I dont know why I'd want to remember this...

Date: 5/10/2025

I dont remember most of it. I remember being in college, and at some point, the small college town turned into a bigger city, though i was on the outskirts. I was following a homeless man, though I dont think he actually was, just appeared that way, and my sister was with me. There were others. A group of men I didnt know but knew not to trust them. I was my age in the dream, 28, but my sister who is only a year younger in real life, was in her later teens. We were crossing a highway intersection, a dangerous one. And I kept following the homeless man, but nearly got hit several times. My sister followed behind, but she suddenly stopped in the middle of the intersection where I thought she would be hit. Instead, however, she was suddenly decapitated in a gruesome, far too realistic manner. I could do nothing but scream, my voice coming out as hoarse whispers, as I can never really scream in my dreams, not really. The men with us seemed to laugh about it and somehow, I knew they were responsible. I sobbed and cried until I woke up. I've never felt so disturbed and griefstricken as I did when I woke then. I can't shake it.

AI generated interpretation Thank you for sharing this vivid and emotional dream. It is understandable that such a dream would leave a strong impression and evoke unsettling feelings upon waking. From a neutral psychological perspective, dreams involving familiar settings like college years or hometowns, and transitions to larger, more complex environments, can symbolically represent changes or feelings of uncertainty in one’s life. The shift from a small town to the outskirts of a city might suggest navigating unfamiliar or challenging circumstances. The presence of the homeless man—who appears in a particular way but might not be what he seems—could symbolize a guide or aspect of the dreamer’s inner self that seems vulnerable or marginalized, yet holds some form of significance or knowledge. Following him might reflect a search for direction or understanding amid uncertainty. Your sister appearing younger than her actual age could relate to perceptions of her or your relationship at different points in time, or feelings about responsibility, protection, or vulnerability connected to her or to familial bonds. The dangerous highway intersection may represent crossroads or risky decisions, and nearly being harmed suggests feelings of vulnerability or real-life caution regarding certain situations or influences. The traumatic and graphic event involving your sister, although deeply distressing, might symbolically express fears about loss, helplessness, or the impact of external threats on those you care about. The reaction of the men in the dream and the inability to express yourself with a loud scream might hint at feelings of powerlessness or frustration in confronting certain negative experiences or emotions. Intense emotions such as grief and disturbance upon waking indicate that the underlying themes of the dream touched on something deeply meaningful, perhaps unresolved conflicts or anxieties that deserve recognition and care. Remember, while dream analysis can offer insights into inner emotional landscapes, it does not provide definitive answers. If these feelings continue to affect you, speaking with a trusted mental health professional might be helpful to explore their significance further in a supportive environment. I hope this neutral interpretation provides some perspective and comfort as you reflect on your experience.