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Athena Ives
Aug 23, 202110 min read
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...
Athena Ives
Apr 6, 20214 min read
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...
Athena Ives
Oct 31, 20204 min read
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...
Athena Ives
Oct 8, 20202 min read
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....
Athena Ives
Sep 26, 20204 min read
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...
Athena Ives
Sep 6, 20202 min read
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...
Athena Ives
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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...
Athena Ives
May 28, 20208 min read
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...
Athena Ives
May 24, 20203 min read
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...
Athena Ives
May 5, 20203 min read
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...
Athena Ives
May 2, 20205 min read
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...
Athena Ives
May 2, 20203 min read
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...
Athena Ives
Mar 20, 20205 min read
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...
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