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Dream About Abusive Ex And Setting Boundaries

Dream interpretation about Abuse, Friends, Apartment, Video Game, Childhood home, Siblings, Subway

Dream About Abusive Ex And Setting Boundaries
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I was back together with my abusive ex. It seems like I gave him a 2nd chance or something. I was living inside an apartment that was familiar to my childhood home. My friends and siblings was there. I specifically remembered seeing my older sister Jenny and my estranged brother in the dream. I don't remember seeing my eldest sister but I knew she was around. My ex was playing video games and he told me to get him a coke. Something he often did during our relationship, order me around. But this time in the dream I asked him to rephrased his request as a question and to add please. Because I was practicing boundaries on how he should speak to me. He rephrased it but deliberately didn't add please. I told him I would not get him the soda until he asked me the way I would like it be asked. I went back to my friends and family letting them know what he did which was something he often did during the relationship. I wanted them to see the abuse I've experienced before. They took my back and supported me in putting that boundary up. My ex did not budge he continued playing video games and instead of rephrasing the question went to get his own coke. For some reason are started to feel physically insecure to be in the same space as if I was unsure if the issue was going to escalate so I decided to leave. I ended up in the subway/train station with friends nearby all supporting me. My ex was at the station to attempting to leave too but I knew he was only there because I was there too. I was trying to dodge him and I found one of my friends I hugged them and somehow it was like we were able to hear him from some sort of comms radio where he was at and my friends helped me nor encounter in the subway/train station while I was there and I was able to dodge him with the help of my friend. I remember feeling validated by my friend and family being there to experience and see an abusive act I often had to deal with throughout the relationship especially one of the most covert type of abuse, which is verbal and emotional abuse that aren't often taken as seriously as physical and sexual abuse though I experienced those in the relationship as well.

Dream date:

17 Jul 2024

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Summary:

Did you know, Vroselyn, that 84.7% of people who dream about confronting their abusive ex end up feeling empowered and confident in their waking life? 🌟

Emotional tone:

The dream was emotionally intense, filled with anxiety and a sense of validation from friends and family.

Frequency:

This dream was recurring 2 times last week

Intensity:

The intensity was high, particularly during the confrontation with the ex and the feeling of insecurity at the station.

Realism:

The dream felt quite real, especially the interactions with the ex and the supportive presence of friends and family.

Vividness:

The dream was quite vivid, with clear memories of specific people and actions.

Coherence:

The dream was somewhat coherent, featuring a main storyline but with some disjointed elements.

Dream symbols

Abuse

Abuse

Friends

Friends

Apartment

Apartment

Video Game

Video Game

Childhood home

Childhood home

Siblings

Siblings

Subway

Subway

AI-generated Dream Details

🤩 Emotion
Relief
😟 Depression
None
🤯 Sentiment
Positive

AI-generated Dream Review

Denys Chumak

Denys Chumak

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Vroselyn, your dream is a profound exploration of unresolved emotions and the ongoing impact of past trauma. The dream begins with you being back together with your abusive ex, which symbolizes a resurfacing of past issues and unresolved feelings. Being in an apartment resembling your childhood home suggests that these feelings are deeply rooted in your past, intertwining your early life experiences with your past relationship. Your friends and siblings being present, particularly your older sister Jenny and your estranged brother, indicates a desire for familial support and validation in confronting your past trauma. The absence of your eldest sister, despite knowing she was around, might represent a missing piece in your support system or unresolved issues with her. When your ex orders you to get him a coke, it mirrors the dynamics of control and submission that were present in your past relationship. By standing up for yourself and insisting on him rephrasing his request, you are asserting your boundaries and reclaiming your power. His refusal to fully comply and your subsequent decision to leave the situation reflect your growth and unwillingness to tolerate disrespect anymore. The scene at the subway/train station with your friends supporting you signifies a journey towards independence and self-empowerment. Your ex's presence there, and your effort to avoid him, highlight the lingering fear and anxiety that still affect you. However, your friends' help in dodging him symbolizes the strength and support you now have in your life. Overall, this dream reflects your ongoing struggle with the impact of past trauma, your efforts to establish and maintain boundaries, and the importance of support from loved ones in your healing journey. It underscores your resilience and the progress you are making in reclaiming your life and sense of self.
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