I always have this dream of me and my mother fighting, but it’s not just verbal fighting; it’s physical fighting. We get along pretty well and fight sometimes, but when I have this dream it seems to be when we are on good terms.
–Carol, 28, Memphis, TN
Lauri: Most likely, these dreams aren’t about your mother at all but rather about your role as mom. Is there anything you are beating yourself up about? Anything you are feeling guilty about as far as the way you are mothering your child? You may find you get this dream whenever you have inner conflict about how to discipline your child or when you feel you aren’t being the best mom that you can be. Raising a child alone is extra tough and can often lead to major self-doubt. Your dream is showing you what you are doing to yourself.
Carol replies: As far as my being a mother I do feel like I don’t do enough. The thing is that I hardly spend any time with my kids due to work and going to school to study nursing, so I leave early and get home late. This makes sense. Thank you.