In the ever-evolving, and expansive world of social media, a simple tweet can shine through with empowerment. Alycia Baumgardner, the WBC and IBO super featherweight champion recently sent a message that resonated deeply with not just one user, but any, and it all began with this user’s heartfelt post.

The Twitter user’s tweet revealed a reality most women are familiar with– they were dealing with an incessant stalker. But, what was Baumgardner’s response?

Alycia Baumgardner offers her Solidarity

This stalker had previously faced legal consequences for stalking, serving a one-year sentence, then continued stalking her upon his release. The tweet also highlighted other aspects – the exposure of private information online, an intense concern, as the tweeter didn’t even want to update her voter registration online.
However, Alycia’s response was more than just a tweet. In her post, she offered empathy and solidarity. “I know your frustration!” Just four simple words were written, yet it carried a weight of unanimity and kindness.

To truly understand the noteworthiness of Alycia’s tweet, it is important to recognize how hard it is for Alycia to be a public figure, a woman, and the online trolling that comes with that. Navigating the fame and fortune boxing brings, and having your sense of security being shattered even if your career is made from pummeling people, is an eye opener. Alycia’s empathetic response was born not only from sympathy but from shared experience. If a powerful figure like ‘The Bomb’ can feel that same sense of unease, albeit, she’s incredibly capable of defending herself, then the tweeter and many there who stand with her are valid in feeling unsafe.

This mutual understanding resonated with the Twitter user. It also garnered her a lot of support, some even using the comment section as a safe space to share their own experience. “I was just thinking about these issues the other day wondering why there isn’t legislation because why should every random person be able to roll up to your home? It’s madness.” a user states, frustrated.

It is paramount to understand in fast paced world like ours, the narrative about women’s safety always changes. Alycia offered a few kind words that resonated powerfully, bringing together everyone who has ever felt unsafe. According to the FBI, cyberstalking falls under the federal Stalking statute that falls under the Violence Against Women Act of 2005.

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A little empathy and solidarity can go a long way, as shown by Alycia Baumgardner. What are your thoughts on Alycia’s response? Do you think a tweet by a powerful figure can make a difference however small? Comment below!

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