Joanne, your dream presents a vivid narrative that touches on significant themes in your life. Starting at the airport, the journey with your son and husband signifies transitions and shared experiences within your family. The airplane transforming into a bus suggests that what you anticipated as a major change or adventure might feel more routine or grounded than expected. Your son's position between you and your husband highlights his importance and the protective role you play. The tinsel in his mouth could symbolize small, yet concerning issues that you handle with care to maintain family harmony.
Your return to your mother's house, surrounded by old friends and pets, indicates a strong connection to your past and a longing for the comfort and familiarity of your youth. The presence of your old dogs, Pip and Peg, reinforces this nostalgia, while the fire in the garden suggests unresolved issues or anxieties from your past that are manifesting in your present life. The malfunctioning hose and your frantic efforts to control the fire reflect feelings of being unprepared or overwhelmed by these resurfacing challenges.
The appearance of your ex-boyfriend, observing the chaos, might symbolize unresolved emotions or unfinished business from past relationships. This indicates that past experiences continue to have an impact on your current life, even if they are not actively involved.
In your new job, meeting a friendly black woman and her mixed-race gay friend illustrates new beginnings and the formation of diverse, inclusive relationships. This part of the dream carries a positive tone, suggesting openness to new connections and experiences. Bringing them to your nan's old house signifies integrating new aspects of your life with your deep-rooted history.
The transition to the hospital scene, where you encounter a familiar but unknown family with a severely ill baby, represents deep fears or anxieties about health and loss. The mother booking a funeral for a baby still alive signifies a sense of hopelessness or preparation for the worst, reflecting your own anxieties about potential loss or significant change. Allowing them to stay in your bedroom while you are not there shows your empathetic nature but also reveals your vulnerability and the need to protect your personal space.
Overall, your dream intertwines your past and present, highlighting your protective instincts, unresolved issues, and readiness for new relationships and experiences.
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