Who would remember me?

Date: 4/9/2020

The dream started out with me Sydney and Janey at Walmart and I had got this little cookie set with a light pastel purple icing and a set of galaxy themed sprinkles; We left the store and drove to the highschool even though it was the middle of the night. There were people crowded all around the school for some reason and we're setting off fireworks, when mr. mills came out and started yelling about what happened last time they set off fireworks here. Somehow a firework had set off the school fire alarms and instead of staying outside we all went inside with the alarms still going off. Mills told us to all make our way downstairs where there was an old "original" version of the school that was out of use in the late 90's. We made our way through the old dusty school and finally to the well-used gym. I looked around in awe remembering my mom's stories of going to this original school; me and the other two talked amongst ourselves wondering why we were here. A student got everyone's attention and pointed to a small classroom door in the corner of the gym. They said it was some kind of shrine of rememberance to a band I'm fond of, we ran over and went in the cramped room where it was full of books and items that were apparently relevant to them in some way; a guy I had never met had come up to us and overheard our conversation and started talking to me. I was pretty antisocial and shy but we were getting along and started talking about a Gameboy advance and the stuff in the room; by now most of the students were leaving so we started to go towards the door as well. I was treading a little behind my group as it was getting late and the social activity was pretty tiring for me. Just as I was about to walk out the exit I felt someone grab my wrist, I turned to them and it was the guy we were talking to before.. I could feel myself starting to panic and the anxiety getting to it's peak, I managed to make a peep, "uh, hey what's going on?" He seemed a little different then before when we were all talking. "Why don't you stay a little longer? I wanted to ask you something." He replied, not a hint of nervousness at all in his voice. I really wanted to just sprint for the door but my body wouldn't budge, I didn't think I could speak but a little whisper managed to escape my mouth, "N-no, I need to g-" he interrupted me, and the grip on my wrist tightened. "Well, I really want you to stay and how do you think you'll get away now? If you scream, who will hear?" His voice was cold and mean, I looked back at the exit which was now desolate and silent." I tried to get his hand off me, and I started panicking though me being petite for my age this was not going to go in my favor. He started walking towards the stairs that led deeper into the school, with me being dragged behind. I could barely see as we decended deeper into the musty place, there was a row of presumably classrooms at the end of the stairs. Tears welled up in my eyes as I knew I would probably die in this place, I held onto the door frame as a last attempt to get away from him but really that just made it worse; he beat me really bad to the point where I was barely conscious.. he pushed to against a desk and sexually assaulted me for what felt like forever, though he didn't kill me; he kept me there in that room like an animal for decades, he only left to bring food and water just to keep me alive. ------------------------- I was now a middle aged woman, very isolated and dirty. I didn't respond to the contact of the man anymore and my mind went blank. Somehow one day when he left to get more food I was able to untie myself enough to escape; I weakly got up and ran out of the room and up the stairs to one of the other classrooms where I found a phone; I called my mom straight away. Once she picked up, she didn't even seem shocked, like she had forgotten about me, but she acknowledged me and said that she would be on her way; I wasn't 19 anymore now mid 30's and pretty repulsive. Once mom showed up and saw me, she started to cry and asked what the hell happened to me all this time as we walked outside. I didn't really even know why either but I told her what I had experienced.

AI generated interpretation This dream appears to be quite disturbing, and there are likely several underlying concerns and anxieties present in the dreamer's subconscious. The opening scene in Walmart and the positive purchase of a cookie set with galaxy-themed sprinkles may represent a sense of childlike wonder or nostalgia. However, the dark and ominous atmosphere surrounding the school setting suggests that the dreamer feels vulnerable, unsafe, and anxious about the consequences of their actions. The confrontation with Mills and the subsequent descent into the old, abandoned school could indicate a fear of being disciplined or punished for one's actions. The presence of a rememberance shrine to a band the dreamer likes may suggest a desire to hold onto important memories or elements of their identity, even in difficult or uncertain times. The encounter with the unknown male in the shrine room is likely the most traumatizing element of the dream. This may represent a deep-seated fear of being physically or sexually assaulted, as well as a sense of powerlessness and vulnerability. The fact that the attacker kept the dreamer captive for decades could symbolize a fear of being trapped or stuck in a negative situation. The dreamer's eventual escape and phone call to their mother may represent a desire for safety and support, as well as a belief in the power of communication and connection to overcome adversity. Overall, this dream appears to reflect a sense of vulnerability, fear, and a deep-seated desire for safety and connection. It may be helpful for the dreamer to seek professional support to process and work through any underlying anxieties or traumas that may be present in their subconscious.