In real time today is set aside to honor Mothers. In real time, I never felt my own mother’s love. My mother is deceased 8 years but she appeared in my dream , not vibrant as my dad who visited the night before. She was younger than the 95 when she died. But, she was in a wheel chair and was holding onto white shopping bags. She seemed distressed.. I was with a tall man? ( a presence, in the shadows). I/we removed the weight from her arms and I asked if she had taken her medication. She indicated that she did not remember. I said, I can tell. I opened her purse to find her pill holder with pills. I woke up. ( My mother most always abandoned me when I was distressed)
Dreams often serve as a reflection of our subconscious thoughts, emotions, and unresolved issues. Your dream seems deeply personal and may carry several layers of meaning. Here's a possible interpretation:
Mother's Appearance: Seeing your mother in the dream, particularly younger but in a wheelchair, could symbolize feelings of vulnerability, unresolved issues, or the desire for closure with her. Her state might represent how you remember her towards the end of her life, perhaps signifying that you still carry some emotional weight from your past relationship with her.
Distress and Medication: Her seeming distress and forgetfulness about taking her medication might mirror your perception of unresolved issues or her past neglect towards you. Helping her in the dream by checking her medication signifies your desire to take care and perhaps heal the relationship, even posthumously. This could also represent your latent wish to have been cared for and supported by her when you were distressed.
The Presence of the Tall Man: The presence of a tall man or a shadowy figure might symbolize guidance or support from another area of your life, possibly a paternal figure or someone who provides strength and support. This presence may indicate that you have emotional support from someone else in your real life or your subconscious wish for protection.
White Shopping Bags: White can signify purity or a new beginning, and the shopping bags might symbolize baggage or responsibilities that your mother carried during her life or what she still carries in your memory. Removing the weight from her arms could be interpreted as you trying to relieve her (or yourself) from burdens or past grievances.
Overall Emotional Context: Given that your dream occurred on a day set aside to honor mothers, it's no surprise that subconscious emotions about your relationship might surface. Not feeling loved by your mother is a profound experience that impacts one's self-image and relationships. This dream illustrates a complex relationship filled with mixed emotions, including the desire for reconciliation, understanding, and closure.
Overall, this dream encourages reflection on the unresolved dynamics with your mother. Consider it an opportunity to explore these feelings further, either through self-reflection or with the help of a therapist, to find peace and closure within yourself.