My ex-husband and I were still married. My kids were still very young. My ex was out having an affair and three men were trying to get into our apartment from the open shared walkway. I went down to the parking lot where people were celebrating and kept asking for someone to let me use their phone to call 911. Finally someone let me use their phone. Then there were cocoons around a different porch and a butterfly started to emerge.
Dreams involving ex-partners often symbolize unresolved feelings or issues from the past that are resurfacing. In this dream, the fact that you are still married to your ex-husband and that he is having an affair may indicate lingering emotional baggage or a sense of betrayal related to the past relationship. Your young children in the dream could represent vulnerability or a desire to protect them from harm. The men trying to get into your apartment may symbolize feelings of intrusion or a lack of personal boundaries. This could suggest that you feel vulnerable or threatened in some aspect of your waking life. The inability to call 911 and the need to seek help from others may reflect challenges or frustrations in seeking support or assistance when dealing with difficult situations. The celebration in the parking lot could represent a contrast to the chaos and threat you are experiencing, suggesting that there may be positive moments or people around you in times of trouble. The cocoons on the porch and the emerging butterfly could symbolize transformation or growth. The butterfly breaking free from its cocoon illustrates the idea of emerging from a period of confinement or struggle into something beautiful and new. This could represent a potential for personal growth or positive change in your life, even amidst challenging circumstances. Overall, this dream suggests a mix of conflicting emotions and situations, with themes of betrayal, vulnerability, seeking help, and transformation. It may be a reflection of your subconscious processing past experiences and current challenges, while also hinting at the potential for growth and renewal in the future.