Athena IvesAug 23, 202110 minAfghan Women Fight for Their LivesBy: Athena Ives This was a research paper I wrote as part of my work in the US Marine Corps. I have not only studied the horrific...
Athena IvesApr 6, 20214 minSilly Boys These Pics are for ME“There is no way she was raped, did you see her modeling photos?” “Post attractive photos, expect unsolicited dick pics, that’s your...
Athena IvesOct 31, 20204 minMy Body, My Mind, My Right to OrgasmBy Athena Ives Over the years women have become more and more open about their sexual desires/needs, their bodies, and their rights to...
Athena IvesOct 8, 20202 minMy Promise to AnneFallujah, Iraq 2008 Another unrelenting day of swarming flies, sweat dripping under your flak jacket, and the sound of IEDs and gunfire....
Athena IvesSep 26, 20204 minLack of Confidentiality & the VARecently Purple Heart Veteran Mary Dague, a former EOD Tech that suffered extreme injuries, including a double-arm amputation, spoke out...
Athena IvesSep 6, 20202 minThe Magical City of IstanbulAccording to the State Department, there are 113,431,943 valid passports in circulation, which means 36% of Americans own a valid...
Athena IvesJul 16, 20203 minOur Choices Have Extreme ConsequencesThe past few weeks have been weighing heavily on me. After the 4th of July weekend, numerous states returned to strict restrictions and...
Athena IvesMay 28, 20208 minAn Overview of PedophiliaIntroduction Over the past several years there have been numerous cases involving child molestation and the Catholic Church. This has put...
Athena IvesMay 24, 20203 minGone but Never ForgottenFor many this Memorial Day is a break from work, a chance to hang out with loved ones, and for others an excuse to drink and throw a...
Athena IvesMay 5, 20203 minGrowing up in a CultGathered from myself and several others that grew up in a cult. The sound of spankings echoing out from the boiler room during hellfire...
Athena IvesMay 2, 20205 minSex and Intimacy After RapeThis is not a representation of how all individuals deal with sex and intimacy after rape, it is MY experience. Some of this will be...
Athena IvesMay 2, 20203 minTeaching in ThailandAs I walked into the Kindergarten classroom 30 pairs of eyes are staring at me curiously and wondering what this crazy lady is going to...
Athena IvesMar 20, 20205 minWhy Didn't I Report Rape?A difficult question most want to know but know little about. Why Didn’t you Report Being Raped? This is one of the number one questions...