I was woken from my sleep by a weird but loud uncomfortable grinding noise. Sort of grating and sinister. I lifted my head and shoulders and had to twist around to see what was behind me. I looked into the colourlessness and saw Mary looking a little worried as she walked and Ray harassing her nastily as he kept a slight distance behind. She tried to control him as she always had done, but being staunch and standing up to him, but his nastiness was too much and was dissipating some of the resolve. She told him he was hurting her. She was distressed. Ray cackled evilly and did a silly clapping dance. I had to tell him off and called his name as loudly as possible without attracting my sleeping neighbours. Ray! A muffled and raspy call. Mary told him to stop it and stood to face and challenge him. But his face turned scary and he lunged at her. She yelped as she jumped backwards to get away but stumbled and fell to the ground. He was trying to move quickly to get the better of her in this situation, but his body was not cooperating. I was shocked and sickened. I had to get out there and deal with him. What the hang was he doing? And why was Mary so scared of him? She never had been. Just then I saw a tall, black haired woman dressed in long dark clothes grabbing Ray by his clothes and twirling him at the same time. She wasn't as big as Mary, but stronger, more protective of people. Ray had to realise he was not up to her and absolutely had to back off. He was not at all pleased with this, but he did it to keep this blimin woman away from him. Mary was lying on her side on the ground, and semi cowering, still scared. But she was calming down. I knew I couldn't get there. I couldn’t help. I am not physically strong like the other woman. My hip was also quite uncomfortable. It wouldn’t support me. Shades of darkness, shades of grey with some black. Bleak
This dream may symbolize feelings of powerlessness and vulnerability in a challenging or threatening situation. The loud, uncomfortable grinding noise that wakes you up could represent a sense of disruption or unease in your waking life. Mary, facing harassment and aggression from Ray, could symbolize a close relationship or aspect of yourself that is feeling threatened or overwhelmed.
Your inability to physically intervene in the situation may reflect a sense of limitation or inadequacy in dealing with difficult circumstances. The tall, black-haired woman who steps in to protect Mary and confront Ray could represent inner strength or a protective force within you that can stand up to adversity.
The shades of darkness and bleakness in the dream's imagery may suggest feelings of despair or hopelessness in the face of challenges. It could be a reflection of emotional distress or the need to confront and overcome inner fears or external pressures.
Overall, this dream may be urging you to acknowledge and address situations in your waking life that are causing you distress or feelings of powerlessness. It may also indicate a need to tap into your inner strength and resilience to confront and overcome obstacles.