We recommend this…
if you are interested in understanding the many ways abuse in intimate relationships manifests itself, and how it is understood, or misunderstood in our culture and legal system; also if you have experienced being in an abusive relationship, especially as an LGBTQ+ person.
A quick summary…
This is a memoir, but written in a really innovative style – Carmen Maria Machado tells her experience of being in an abusive relationship, with each chapter examining it through a different lens. A hugely creative and insightful response to a hugely traumatic experience.
Content note: intimate partner violence and psychological abuse