Dreamland

Caitlin is placed at Evergreen Care Center starting the day after the party, where she engages in group activities, therapy, and visiting hours. She is distinct because of how many visitors she has, and while she is technically there because of the marijuana that was on her person, she is also receiving support for being a survivor of abuse. The first several days, Caitlin cries straight through.

Over time, Caitlin adjusts and begins enjoying the healing process. In her first therapy session with Dr. Marshall, she is worried about how to start, and Dr. Marshall emphasizes that Caitlin can tell things in a nonlinear way.

In the second week, Mrs. O’Koren brings Caitlin her dream journal, which has some photographs tucked in it as well. Caitlin looks at her self-portrait, which she took at the height of her abuse, and tears it into tiny pieces, struggling with her sense of self.

Each week, Caitlin sees different people as her visitors, and feels that she is establishing new relationships with each person. On many days, Caitlin has a positive sense of growth, though sometimes she still misses Rogerson.