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Dream of woman, boyfriend, female, grandmother, hugged, mother, prison

I was put into rehab against my will, but it turned out to be more of a prison. in the only cell, there was this one guy who had some kind of meaning to my family, that i didn't really get. i was really afraid he would escape prison. my mother sat in a chair pretty close to this cell and kept watching him. when i told her to go home, she said she'd rather stay here than go home and be forced to see my dead grandmother's boyfriend . i was happy about that, because i wanted her to guard this man. then a woman who must have been a good friend of mine managed to escape her cell by jumping out a window and then running off. i knew i had no chance to escape, but i led the police in the wrong direction so she could. they found out what i had done and i apologized, but then i ran across the yard outside because i was so happy she had made it. then suddenly a couple with two dogs joined me and the woman fell to the floor, dying. she hugged the female dog and a minute later she was dead. her husband was furios, because she hadn't said goodbye to the other dog, whom he called "her son". we separated the woman from the dog she was still holding on to and walked towards the prison again.

This dream was added to the dreams database first time 13 years ago on November 22, 2012

Dream Interpretation Analysis

Meaning of woman in a dream

For a man to dream on a woman may show a few paths. A woman indicate mysteriousness and the unknown, as well as power. It may also show of destiny. Dreaming on a strange woman may be lack of sexual desires and frustration. For a woman to dream on another woman may indicates envy and enemy rising. A woman also shows the connection of an individual with the nature. To see a woman in your dream, represents nurturance, passivity, caring nature, and love. It refers to your own female aspects or your mother. Alternatively, a woman indicates temptation and guilt. If you know the woman, then it may reflect concerns and feelings you have about her. To see a group of women talking in your dream, refers to some gossip. To see a pregnant women in your dream, symbolizes abundant wealth. To see an old woman in your dream, indicates your concerns about aging and growing old. Alternatively, the old woman may be an archet


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Meaning of boyfriend in a dream

Dreaming of your boyfriend, represents your waking relationship with him and how you feel about him. Dreaming that your boyfriend is dead, indicates that something in your own Self that is no longer functional and is "dead". You are not being allowed to fully express yourself. It is also symbolic of your own relationship with that person. Perhaps you need to let go of this relationship. If your boyfriend is away and your dreams of him involve a lot of touching, signify how much you miss his presence and have him being nearby. The dream is telling you not to take the day to day things for granted. Learn to cherish the smaller things in life. Dreaming that your boyfriend tells you that he is gay or that he doesn't love your anymore, represents your own insecurities with the relationship. It may also mean that the relationship is moving to a new level to which you are expressing some anxiety and fears about the changing situation. You may feel left out it in his life or that you are unable to share in all his experiences. It boils down to trust and communication


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Meaning of female in a dream

Female women. To dream of women, foreshadows intrigue. To argue with one, foretells that you will be outwitted and foiled. To see a dark-haired woman with blue eyes and a pug nose, definitely determines your withdrawal from a race in which you stood a showing for victory. If she has brown eyes and a Roman nose, you will be cajoled into a dangerous speculation. If she has auburn hair with this combination, it adds to your perplexity and anxiety. If she is a blonde, you will find that all your engagements will be pleasant and favorable to your inclinations.


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Meaning of grandmother in a dream

Grandmothers can of course simply link to themselves and so if some important issue is involving them right now then you maybe thinking about them. But they can also be symbolic. They can link to the passage of time in some way. A grandmother may link to your assessment of how well or badly your experience of something has been going. Its essentially then symbolic of some review of your experiences.


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Meaning of hugged in a dream

A hug is a very pleasant dream symbol. It suggests love and tenderness. It is also symbolic of comfort and protection. Look at all of the details in your dream and look for the positive meaning. The only time that this dream symbol has negative connotations is if you were to hug or be hugged by a very negative person or something that you consider "evil." Otherwise, it is a sweet and comforting dream symbol.


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Meaning of mother in a dream

To see your father or mother in your dream signify a great joy to come and if they have you something in your dream it means a very big joy to come.


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Meaning of prison in a dream

Dreaming of a prison often symbolizes feelings of being trapped or restricted — not necessarily in a physical sense, but emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. When interpreted psychologically, especially through a symbolic or Jungian lens, the prison can represent internal barriers or self-imposed limitations that keep parts of your true self locked away. Here’s a deeper breakdown: 1. Internal Barriers Dreaming of being in prison may point to repressed emotions, hidden desires, or aspects of your personality that you don’t allow yourself to express. These could be: Feelings of anger or sadness you’ve been taught to suppress. Creative impulses you’ve silenced out of fear of judgment. Vulnerabilities you avoid sharing because they make you feel exposed. You're essentially "imprisoning" parts of yourself — locking them away in an inner cell. 2. Fear of Exposure The dream could indicate a fear of being seen for who you really are. You may be afraid that if others knew certain truths about you — your thoughts, emotions, past actions, or insecurities — you would be judged, rejected, or hurt. So instead, you construct a kind of emotional "prison": You avoid certain conversations. You keep people at a distance. You stay silent when you want to speak. This leads to inner conflict and emotional stagnation. 3. Unconscious Guilt or Shame Prison dreams can also stem from feelings of guilt or shame, especially if the dream involves being sentenced or punished. Even if you haven’t done anything objectively wrong, your mind may be wrestling with internal judgments: “I’m not good enough.” “I don’t deserve happiness.” “I must hide this part of me.” These beliefs can build up internal walls — psychological bars — that keep your authentic self from emerging. 4. Call to Inner Freedom Such a dream may be a signal from your subconscious, urging you to confront and challenge these inner barriers. It's inviting you to: Examine what's holding you back. Reflect on what you're afraid to express or acknowledge. Move toward emotional honesty and self-acceptance. Questions to Reflect On: What part of yourself do you keep hidden from others? What emotions do you struggle to express freely? Are there beliefs or fears that are limiting your personal growth? Dreaming of prison isn't necessarily negative — it’s a wake-up call. It’s an invitation to unlock parts of yourself that you’ve kept shut away, and begin the process of emotional liberation.


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