Athena Ives
Certified Human Trafficking Investigator, Author, Public Speaker & Marine Combat Veteran
Resources
Owls & Olives
My Story, Sex Trafficking, & Female Warriors
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Owls & Olives
My Story, Sex Trafficking, & Female Warriors
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My Story
My Story
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 fault”; "No rape victim would pose in a bathing suit”; “You’re plastic and fake, that’s why you got raped... if you even did.” We must stop victim blaming! In this article I wanted to share my story which may also help shed some light on this very misunderstood topic. Read More
My Promise to Anne: Imagine pouring hot oil or acid on yourself to avoid a forced child marriage!! I made a promise to Anne that I would share the story of her friend Sarah and the voices of so many that have been silenced. I met these two girls while serving in Iraq in 2008. Read More
Lack of Confidentiality & the VA:
The number one reason Veterans are not seeking mental healthcare through the VA is lack of Confidentiality. Read More
Magical Istanbul:
Traveling changed my life and made me a better person, more informed researcher, and lit a fire in my soul to be a dedicated advocate for sex trafficking victims and child abuse survivors. Read More
Our Choices Have Severe Consequences:
Both sides are making choices about COVID that have severe consequences. Most are not considering the impact this has on our children! Read More
Why Didn't I Report Rape?
This is one of the number one questions everyone has been asking me. If it has never happened to you or someone you love, you will never fully be able to understand but I hope this helps explain a little. Read More
Sex and Intimacy After Rape
This is not a representation of how all individuals deal with sex and intimacy after the rape, it is MY experience. Some of this will be graphic, difficult to read, and can trigger some memories so please be aware of that. Read More
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 do next. I begin with a few songs and then into "teacher says". Read More
Growing up in a Cult
Some of the information was gathered from other survivors. Read More
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 party. For some of us, it is an extremely painful reminder of those that never came home. Read More
An Overview of Pedophilia
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition a Pedophile is “an individual who fantasizes about, is sexually aroused by, or experiences sexual urges toward prepubescent children (generally less than 13 years of age) for a period of at least six months." Read More
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 fault”; "No rape victim would pose in a bathing suit”; “You’re plastic and fake, that’s why you got raped... if you even did.” We must stop victim blaming! In this article I wanted to share my story which may also help shed some light on this very misunderstood topic. Read More
My Promise to Anne: Imagine pouring hot oil or acid on yourself to avoid a forced child marriage!! I made a promise to Anne that I would share the story of her friend Sarah and the voices of so many that have been silenced. I met these two girls while serving in Iraq in 2008. Read More
Lack of Confidentiality & the VA:
The number one reason Veterans are not seeking mental healthcare through the VA is lack of Confidentiality. Read More
Magical Istanbul:
Traveling changed my life and made me a better person, more informed researcher, and lit a fire in my soul to be a dedicated advocate for sex trafficking victims and child abuse survivors. Read More
Our Choices Have Severe Consequences:
Both sides are making choices about COVID that have severe consequences. Most are not considering the impact this has on our children! Read More
Why Didn't I Report Rape?
This is one of the number one questions everyone has been asking me. If it has never happened to you or someone you love, you will never fully be able to understand but I hope this helps explain a little. Read More
Sex and Intimacy After Rape
This is not a representation of how all individuals deal with sex and intimacy after the rape, it is MY experience. Some of this will be graphic, difficult to read, and can trigger some memories so please be aware of that. Read More
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 do next. I begin with a few songs and then into "teacher says". Read More
Growing up in a Cult
Some of the information was gathered from other survivors. Read More
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 party. For some of us, it is an extremely painful reminder of those that never came home. Read More
An Overview of Pedophilia
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition a Pedophile is “an individual who fantasizes about, is sexually aroused by, or experiences sexual urges toward prepubescent children (generally less than 13 years of age) for a period of at least six months." Read More
Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking
My Body, My Mind, My Right to Orgasm: A sexual appetite in men is seen as healthy and praised. A sexual appetite in women is seen as unhealthy and shamed. See the problem here? During the Victorian Era, it was not uncommon for a husband to commit his wife for "hysteria" or "moral insanity" for having sexual needs. Read More
Parental Burnout During COVID: Social distancing, shelter in place, 6-foot markers, school closures, unemployment, millions of acres on fire, election year… One or two of these issues would be enough to burn out any parent. Read More
How can You Help Fight Child Sexual Exploitation: not many people have the time, experience, or ability to actively rescue children that are being sexually exploited, but you may be able to think a lot more than you realize. It starts at home! Educate yourself, your children, and be vigilant. Read More
Legal Rape in the US: There are loopholes in immigration laws that are allowing child rape to continue at alarming rates. Read More
Hidden Foster Care: COVID-19's impact on the foster system and sex trafficking. Read More
Female Sex Traffickers: 38% of human traffickers are female ReadMore
Evil Hides in the Open: Pedophile Clergymen Read More
A Growing Epidemic: Sex trafficking in the U.S.A Read More
Sex Trafficking Supply and Demand: CPS and Foster Care, are they really involved in Sex Trafficking? Read More
Rape Culture: Sex Trafficking and Massage Parlors in the U.S.A. Read More
From One Prison to Another: Sex Trafficking in our Prisons. Read More
Sex Trafficked Survivors: Resilience and the impact culture has. Read More
Supply and Demand: Sex trafficking in Thailand. Read More
Disappeared: From Life, the Media and now... from Data. Read More
Entering the Life: The Night her Life Changed. Read More
Legalize Prostitution: There are numerous legislators trying to legalize prostitution but they are covering up what they are really trying to do. Be informed! Read More
Are all Child Sex Offenders Pedophiles?
Only half of child sexual offenders are pedophiles. Labeling all child sexual offenders as pedophiles is dangerous because it allows those that don’t fit the criteria to hide and go overlooked. Read More
Devadasi: "Female Slave of God". Temple Prostitutes in India. Read More
Nikah mut'ah "pleasure marriage". A private and verbal temporary marriage contract that is practiced in Twelver Shia Islam in which the duration of the marriage and the mahr must be specified and agreed upon in advance. Read More
Pablo Escobar's Virgin Obsession: The UK is known for using children to traffic drugs, Ethiopia is known for domestic servitude, the USA is known for Sex Trafficking out of the Foster Care System, and Colombia, specifically Medellin, is known for selling Virgins. Read More
My Body, My Mind, My Right to Orgasm: A sexual appetite in men is seen as healthy and praised. A sexual appetite in women is seen as unhealthy and shamed. See the problem here? During the Victorian Era, it was not uncommon for a husband to commit his wife for "hysteria" or "moral insanity" for having sexual needs. Read More
Parental Burnout During COVID: Social distancing, shelter in place, 6-foot markers, school closures, unemployment, millions of acres on fire, election year… One or two of these issues would be enough to burn out any parent. Read More
How can You Help Fight Child Sexual Exploitation: not many people have the time, experience, or ability to actively rescue children that are being sexually exploited, but you may be able to think a lot more than you realize. It starts at home! Educate yourself, your children, and be vigilant. Read More
Legal Rape in the US: There are loopholes in immigration laws that are allowing child rape to continue at alarming rates. Read More
Hidden Foster Care: COVID-19's impact on the foster system and sex trafficking. Read More
Female Sex Traffickers: 38% of human traffickers are female ReadMore
Evil Hides in the Open: Pedophile Clergymen Read More
A Growing Epidemic: Sex trafficking in the U.S.A Read More
Sex Trafficking Supply and Demand: CPS and Foster Care, are they really involved in Sex Trafficking? Read More
Rape Culture: Sex Trafficking and Massage Parlors in the U.S.A. Read More
From One Prison to Another: Sex Trafficking in our Prisons. Read More
Sex Trafficked Survivors: Resilience and the impact culture has. Read More
Supply and Demand: Sex trafficking in Thailand. Read More
Disappeared: From Life, the Media and now... from Data. Read More
Entering the Life: The Night her Life Changed. Read More
Legalize Prostitution: There are numerous legislators trying to legalize prostitution but they are covering up what they are really trying to do. Be informed! Read More
Are all Child Sex Offenders Pedophiles?
Only half of child sexual offenders are pedophiles. Labeling all child sexual offenders as pedophiles is dangerous because it allows those that don’t fit the criteria to hide and go overlooked. Read More
Devadasi: "Female Slave of God". Temple Prostitutes in India. Read More
Nikah mut'ah "pleasure marriage". A private and verbal temporary marriage contract that is practiced in Twelver Shia Islam in which the duration of the marriage and the mahr must be specified and agreed upon in advance. Read More
Pablo Escobar's Virgin Obsession: The UK is known for using children to traffic drugs, Ethiopia is known for domestic servitude, the USA is known for Sex Trafficking out of the Foster Care System, and Colombia, specifically Medellin, is known for selling Virgins. Read More
Female Warriors
Female Warriors
Odette WWII Spy: Code name Lise, left behind three girls to fight the Nazis. Another amazing Warrior Woman to be inspired by. Read More
The Night Witches of World War II: These courageous women pilots braved open cockpit crop-dusting planes through the severe Russian Cold to conduct over 30,000 missions (800 per pilot) and dropped 23,000 tons of bombs on Nazi targets. Read More
Warrior Women Paving the Way: Sgt. Leigh Hester and SPC. Monica Lin Brown awarded the Silver Star. Read More
Wang Cong'er, the Real Mulan? Read More
Grappling Warrior Queen: Sergeant First Class Laree Callihan. Read More
Revolutionary War Queen of Artillery: Molly Pitcher. Read More
Marathon Warrior Queen: Abbie Johnson. Read More
Persian Warrior Queen: Artemisia Read More
Podcasts
Podcasts
2020 SHOT SHOW Interview: Athena Ives - Trafficking Discussion
Athena Ives joined me at SHOT SHOW 2020 to discuss trafficking. Athena is served in the U.S. Marines and is very outspoken on trafficking. Watch Video
Woman - Survivor - Author: Athena Ives talks about her Life JourneyAuthor Athena Ives talks about the awful events of her past and how her decision to speak out and not hold it back, has helped MANY other people dealing with the same troubles. Watch Video
Border Network News: Interview with Oscar Le Blue. Talking about the Mexico and California Border and its' impact on sex trafficking. Watch Video
Hellbound with Halos Episode 54 - Athena Ives, Author of "Thank You For Raping Me" Listen Now
Thank You for Raping Me
A Marine's Story of Resilience and Hope
Thank You for Raping Me
A Marine's Story of Resilience and Hope
What our customers are saying
What our customers are saying
What I liked? All of it, in fact, I couldn't stop reading this book until it was complete. The author takes you on her life's journey. She walks you through her war at home growing up, her war within the United States Marine Corps, her war in Iraq as a U.S. Marine and the war she faced coming home. Imagine, trying to fit your square peg self, through a round hole. This book is Gripping, in your face boldness. Tenacity. Triumph. Tragedy. Tears. Toughness. Sexual. Sensual. Desire. Disappointment. Distrust. You will experience every human emotion, while reading this no BS account of what some of our female sisters face serving amongst our men in uniform. To her Marine Chain of Command, shame on you. You are weak cowards for allowing this to happen. Parents, love and trust your children. There is only one man a woman can unconditionally trust to be there for her, 100% of the time and smash anyone who tries to harm her, and that one man is her father. Be that man every day.
SuperSix1 Amazon Review Kindle
The title definitely gets your attention. That's one thing I love! The title is unique and makes you wonder what the book is about. Once you start reading, it's impossible to stop.. Just to imagine the things that the author went through as a USMC Veteran and as a woman in general is just mind blowing. These things happen every single day and I think she is brave woman... A strong woman... She is a United States Marine, after all. So, to the author, you go girl. Don't ever let anything keep you down or hold you back. To anyone thinking of purchasing this book, don't think, JUST DO IT... You wont regret it for a second. Believe me!
Lorena Amazon Hard Copy