I dreamed I was living in California again and Mom lived there as well. (In real life Mom’s husband, my stepdad, abused me. And we all live in Georgia. I love my Mom dearly). In the dream it was time for me to move. I didn’t have everything packed though. I knew I would need more time. I dreamed I had a doctors appointment and I was on my way there. I kept thinking, this is a dream, I’m not really going here, wake up. I couldn’t get myself to wake up, so figured it was real. I was wearing a mask (in real life I’ve been wearing one to clean some mold in my home). I got there and a could have people walking by me were angry I wearing a mask. (Similar to how in real life the Covid deniers were angry that people wear masks). I kept wanting to explain that I was wearing mine for a different reason, though in the dream it wasn’t to clean mold. But instead, I had to wear it to keep germs away. At the doctor’s office, they had moved the front desk and waiting area around. A new company was now sharing space with them. (In real life I’ve been to go to the doctor a bunch to help me with energy issues and to lose weight, because I’m wanting so much to move forward in life and I need to be healthy). At the doctors office, I see my mom and her husband there. They have their dog with them. Now the office is a vet and I have my cats with me too. I’m looking after their dog. Mom isn’t paying attention to him. When we leave the doctors office/vet, Mom and I are helping each other collect our pets into our cars. I tell Mom I’m not going to be able to move by tomorrow. I still have too much to pack. We chat and she’s trying to help me come up with a solution. Then suddenly, I’m naked. I rush to hide behind a clothes rack. I think why does this keep happening to me (it’s a recurring dream). I’m struggling to put some clothes on behind the clothes rack before anyone passes by and sees me. I finally get my clothes on. Mom says she bought a bed I can have. She said it would solve my problem with moving. (In the dream, for some reason, her buying the bed temporarily solved my moving problem). When I see the bed, I realize it’s a child’s bed. It’s very pretty though. I decide it’ll be perfect. I decide to use it for my kitties to sleep on. We bought me some time with needing to move, but now Mom and I are trying to solve my moving problem. I’m at her home. It’s a new home I hadn’t seen before. It overlooks the ocean. (In real life I’ve had recurring dreams of a home I live in. It’s always represented me and my real life. Mom and her husband who hurt me live there now. It’s their home now.) We chat about how it may be possible for me to move back in. It would solve my problems, but maybe create new ones with living with her husband who I’m terrified of. I say maybe if I move into the rooms in the far back of the house. (In my recurring dreams, these back rooms were connected to the basement and the rooms needed major remolding). Now in this dream, I suggest moving into a few of those back rooms. I said it would be like I was living in my own home because I’d be really far from Mon and her husband at the front of the house. Mom said her dog is staying in those rooms more now and would I be ok to help care for him. I say of course I would. I look out over the ocean at this home. It’s so beautiful. But the patio is very small and is built with old rotted wood. (I wake up. I’ve been in such deep sleep, I don’t even know where I live or if that dream was real. I ask myself in real life, where do I live, am I moving, did I go to the doctors office? Then I finally come back to reality and realize I’m here in Georgia (I no longer live in California. It was very beautiful there, but I’m so happy to be closer to home.) I realize all of it was a dream.
Dreams often contain symbols and imagery that reflect our subconscious thoughts and emotions. In this dream, several key symbols and themes stand out:
California: California may symbolize a place of beauty and happiness in your mind, but also represent a past or a part of yourself that you associate with difficult memories, as it was mentioned that California is where your stepfather abused you. This could suggest unresolved issues or trauma from your past that continue to affect you.
Moving and Packing: The act of moving in the dream may represent a desire for change or transition in your waking life. The struggle to pack everything could indicate feelings of being overwhelmed or unprepared for a new chapter or situation that you are facing.
Doctor's Appointment & Mask: The doctor's appointment and wearing a mask could symbolize your current focus on health and well-being, both physically and emotionally. The mask could also represent a need for protection or boundaries.
Mother and Pets: Your mother appearing in the dream may reflect your deep connection with her and a desire for support and guidance in your life. The presence of pets could symbolize companionship, responsibility, or a need for nurturing.
Nakedness and Clothing: Being naked in a dream often represents vulnerability or feeling exposed. The struggle to put on clothes behind a rack could suggest feelings of insecurity or a need for privacy in certain areas of your life.
Child's Bed and Ocean View: The child's bed purchased by your mother might symbolize a sense of comfort, safety, or nostalgia. The ocean view from the new house could represent vast possibilities, emotions, or the unknown.
Overall, this dream may reflect a mix of past traumas, current challenges, desires for change, and the need for support and self-care. It could be beneficial to explore these themes further through introspection, journaling, or speaking with a therapist to gain insight and find ways to address any underlying issues or concerns.