Abuse from my Step-dad

Date: 9/3/2024

I was going through the backseat of my car looking for cigarettes. A little boy abt 5 yrs old, I think he's suppose to be my son, Reece, says, "I found a pack, but they're all falling out". I ran to his side of the car and started picking them up and putting them back in the box. I put one to my lips and lit it. I took a drag and then saw my mom walking out of the house and towards the car. I leaned down into the car, quickly took another drag, then put it out as quickly as I could. As my mom came up to the car, I tried to make it look like I was just cleaning it out ( bc she thinks I quit smoking ). I picked up a note and pretended to read it, trying to use it to hide the pack of cigarettes. She and I started arguing about something. I stood up, walked away from the car a few steps and we continued yelling at each other (idk what abt). Then she says, "Al just took the car". I turned around, and sure enough the car was gone. I ask her, "He seriously just came and took the car that quick, without even saying hi to me or anything?!" She just said yep. As she walked inside we continued yelling at one another. At one point I screamed, "I hate you! I've always hated you!" I then saw my mom's husband, my step dad ( I don't have a step dad irl. My mother is a forever-alone ). He had my little sister, Jade, on his lap and he was threatening to beat her with a hairbrush. I grabbed her and told him that he had better not ever touch her! He was talking shit as I held her ( she was about 6 yrs old in the dream ) and I carried her away from him. My mother was blind to the abuse he was heaping upon us. I knew, however, that one day she would finally see it. She would see it, and she would understand what had been happening, and why we were so angry with her. She would get rid of him, and hope that one day her relationship with her children would heal.

AI generated interpretation This dream contains several significant elements that provide insight into your subconscious thoughts and emotions. The presence of cigarettes in the dream may symbolize a desire for a release or escape from stress or anxiety in your waking life. Smoking could represent a coping mechanism or a way to deal with difficult emotions or situations. The act of hiding the cigarettes from your mother suggests feelings of guilt or shame about this coping mechanism, as well as a fear of being judged or misunderstood by her. The argument with your mother in the dream may reflect unresolved conflicts or strained relationships in your waking life. Your outburst of "I hate you! I've always hated you!" could indicate hidden feelings of anger or resentment towards your mother, potentially stemming from past experiences or perceived neglect. The portrayal of your step-dad as an abusive and threatening figure suggests feelings of vulnerability or powerlessness in certain aspects of your life. This could represent a fear of authority figures or a sense of betrayal from someone you should trust. Your protective instinct towards your siblings, particularly your younger sister Jade, reflects a desire to shield loved ones from harm and stand up against injustice. The underlying theme of your mother being blind to the abuse and eventually realizing the truth may symbolize a desire for validation or understanding from a parental figure in your waking life. This could indicate a need for emotional support, recognition, or reconciliation in your family dynamic. Overall, this dream may be reflecting a mix of emotions such as anger, fear, guilt, and a longing for resolution or reconciliation in your relationships. It could be beneficial to explore these feelings further and consider how they relate to your current experiences and interactions with others.