From being raised in a cult-like atmosphere at home, to patrolling the streets of Fallujah, Iraq with an all-male infantry unit in the United States Marine Corps, Sgt Ives shares the most soul crushing events of her life and experiences. Crystallizing a fragment of her continuous journey to overcome the events of her past, Thank you for Raping Me is a story about taking back power, love and strength. Even in the face of terrible pain, agonizing disappointment, and souls crushing loss. Told through the unique voice of a female Veteran against the backdrop of one of the longest running combat engagements in US history, Sgt Ives' stories illuminate how to take the worst moments in life and use them to light a fire in your soul. A Fire that will burn so intense, so bright... that no obstacle is insurmountable.