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    Afghan Women Fight for Their Lives
    Athena Ives
    • Aug 23, 2021
    • 10 min

    Afghan Women Fight for Their Lives

    By: 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...
    Silly Boys These Pics are for ME
    Athena Ives
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 4 min

    Silly 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...
    My Body, My Mind, My Right to Orgasm
    Athena Ives
    • Oct 31, 2020
    • 4 min

    My Body, My Mind, My Right to Orgasm

    By Athena Ives Over the years women have become more and more open about their sexual desires/needs, their bodies, and their rights to...
    My Promise to Anne
    Athena Ives
    • Oct 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    My Promise to Anne

    Fallujah, Iraq 2008 Another unrelenting day of swarming flies, sweat dripping under your flak jacket, and the sound of IEDs and gunfire....
    Lack of Confidentiality & the VA
    Athena Ives
    • Sep 26, 2020
    • 4 min

    Lack of Confidentiality & the VA

    Recently Purple Heart Veteran Mary Dague, a former EOD Tech that suffered extreme injuries, including a double-arm amputation, spoke out...
    The Magical City of Istanbul
    Athena Ives
    • Sep 6, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Magical City of Istanbul

    According to the State Department, there are 113,431,943 valid passports in circulation, which means 36% of Americans own a valid...
    Our Choices Have Extreme Consequences
    Athena Ives
    • Jul 16, 2020
    • 3 min

    Our Choices Have Extreme Consequences

    The past few weeks have been weighing heavily on me. After the 4th of July weekend, numerous states returned to strict restrictions and...
    An Overview of Pedophilia
    Athena Ives
    • May 28, 2020
    • 8 min

    An Overview of Pedophilia

    Introduction Over the past several years there have been numerous cases involving child molestation and the Catholic Church. This has put...
    Gone but Never Forgotten
    Athena Ives
    • May 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    Gone but Never Forgotten

    For 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...
    Growing up in a Cult
    Athena Ives
    • May 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    Growing up in a Cult

    Gathered from myself and several others that grew up in a cult. The sound of spankings echoing out from the boiler room during hellfire...
    Sex and Intimacy After Rape
    Athena Ives
    • May 2, 2020
    • 5 min

    Sex and Intimacy After Rape

    This is not a representation of how all individuals deal with sex and intimacy after rape, it is MY experience. Some of this will be...
    Teaching in Thailand
    Athena Ives
    • May 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Teaching in Thailand

    As I walked into the Kindergarten classroom 30 pairs of eyes are staring at me curiously and wondering what this crazy lady is going to...
    Why Didn't I Report Rape?
    Athena Ives
    • Mar 20, 2020
    • 5 min

    Why 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...