John, it's clear from your dream that you're grappling with complex emotions surrounding your relationships and past experiences. The interaction with your daughter's mother, whom you don't get along with in waking life, represents a mature approach to conflict. You're attempting to navigate the adult responsibilities of co-parenting despite the emotional baggage that may exist. Offering her a ride suggests an effort to mend fences or at least to act civilly for the sake of your daughter.
The feelings of annoyance and the presence of your daughter's mother's partner in the dream could reflect underlying frustrations or unresolved issues. Your dream self’s attempt to sleep through his stories may signify a desire to ignore or escape from these frustrations, yet they still manage to invade your rest, indicating how deeply these feelings run.
I notice a recurring theme in your dreams involving feelings of frustration, obligations, and being misunderstood or unfairly judged. In previous dreams, you've found yourself in situations where you're trying to fulfill expectations or defend your integrity. This dream echoes that pattern, with the added intensity of resurfacing suicidal feelings from a difficult period in your life. These emotions are powerful and may represent a need to confront and work through past pain that continues to impact your psyche.
The feeling of crying within the dream and the contemplation of reaching out for help, though it reflects a past state of mind, suggests a present need for resolution and healing. It's important to recognize the strength in acknowledging these emotions, as they are a part of your journey towards personal growth and understanding.
Your recent dreams have a common thread of seeking resolution or escape from challenging situations. Whether it's dealing with a perceived obligation to a group, defending your bisexuality, or navigating familial disputes, there's a sense of striving for peace amidst turmoil. In this latest dream, the act of trying to continue sleeping despite annoyance speaks to a wish for respite and tranquility in your waking life.