The Fried Chicken Fiasco

Date: 12/15/2017

I had just gotten back from swimming in the community pool in our town house complex. When I walked in the door, I smelled something good cooking. My grandma, who I live with in real life, was making buttermilk fried chicken. I asked her if she needed help, and she said yes. So I told her I would help her in a moment. I needed to change out of my swimming suit. Now I don’t know how this part happened, because it doesn’t take me that long to change in real life, but either I took a very long time to change, or I forgot she needed help, I wasn’t sure. But by the time I got out there, Grandma was already sitting on the couch, eating. I realized then that the fried chicken was already done. When she saw me come out, she said, “You know better”. “What do you mean?” I asked. She was very upset. “You didn’t come out to help me.” She shouted. “You asked me if I needed help, and I said yes, and you never came out.” I felt bad then, because I wasn’t there to help. I believe I had this dream because in real life, I try to offer help to my grandma. One time, she got upset because I didn’t offer to help, but at the time, I thought she was making a meal for herself, so I didn’t know. That fight was a long time ago, so don’t know why it came up now, but that’s my interpretation.

AI generated interpretation In your dream, the setting begins with you coming back from swimming, which may symbolize a sense of relaxation or leisure in your waking life. The smell of something good cooking, particularly buttermilk fried chicken, suggests comfort and nostalgia. This could signify a longing for the familiar and warm environment associated with your grandma's presence. The fact that you offered to help your grandma is indicative of your willingness to support and assist her in real life. However, you get distracted or take a long time to change, which reflects a potential sense of forgetfulness or neglect. This could indicate a fear of disappointing or not meeting the expectations of your loved ones. When you finally go out to help your grandma, you discover that the fried chicken is already done, and she expresses disappointment and frustration that you didn't come to assist her. This may be a representation of unresolved guilt or an underlying fear of not being able to fulfill your obligations or meet the needs of those you care about. Your interpretation of the dream suggests that it resonates with a past incident where you unintentionally neglected to offer help to your grandma. The dream serves as a reminder of your desire to be there for her and a manifestation of your concern about maintaining a strong and supportive relationship. It may be valuable to reflect on this dream and the emotions it evokes to deepen your understanding of your relationship with your grandma. Communication and addressing any lingering guilt or concerns from past events could help strengthen your bond and alleviate any underlying anxieties about meeting expectations.