Aunt Blondie

Date: 6/1/2024

Aunt Blondie was looking through the drawers in the hallway of her old house looking for something. There was a cabinet built into the wall with doors at the top and 4 drawers under neath. It was some kind of clothing she was looking for. She was agitated because she couldn’t find it. I told her it was OK. It was probably just at that other place. Waking life notes Aunt Blondie as advanced Alzheimer’s. I’ve been looking after her for several years. Lived with her for the year or so. She became a danger to herself and me, and had to be placed in a care home this past January. It would seem that I am struggling to process this because I keep dreaming about her. Once I started keeping this journal, I noticed that she that she shows up in almost all my dreams. Generated image is spot on.

AI generated interpretation The dream about your Aunt Blondie reflects the deep emotional impact her condition and recent placement in a care home have had on you. The setting of the old house and her searching through drawers may symbolize a deep-rooted sense of nostalgia and memories associated with her past self, before the onset of Alzheimer's. The drawers could represent the layers of her consciousness or memories that are now difficult for her to access or that you are grappling with as you navigate her current reality. Your expression of reassurance to your aunt in the dream suggests a desire to comfort her, even in a situation where finding what she is looking for may not be possible. This might mirror your real-life struggles to provide care and support for her as her condition progresses, despite feeling helpless at times. The recurring theme of Aunt Blondie in your dreams may indicate unresolved feelings or a need to process the changes in your relationship with her. Your subconscious mind could be working through the complex emotions of guilt, loss, and duty that often accompany caring for a loved one with advanced Alzheimer's. Keeping a dream journal and noticing her frequent appearances in your dreams could be a way for your mind to cope with the stress and emotional burden of caregiving. It may be helpful to explore these dreams further with a therapist or counselor to gain insight and support in processing your feelings and experiences related to Aunt Blondie's condition.