In the Dream House

This book talks about the author's true life experiences while in an abusive relationship. It also talks about the stigmas around abuse in same sex (specifically lesbian) relationships. Abuse can exist between any two people and it's not limited to physical harm. I liked and disliked that if felt like I was reading a monologue as some parts felt like a run on sentence that needed more pause whereas other passages would have made for an excellent spoken word poem. I loved the usage of the Dream House and how it started each experience with some reference to popular culture, fantasy, or niche genre. Remembering instances of trauma with the understanding that it was trauma really forces you come to terms with your perceived reality at the time and what you were willing to accept from someone you love