Dispatches from the Nightmare

Dreams, flashbacks, and the occasional existential spiral—some of it’s real, some of it’s REM, all of it’s part of the story.

  • “You Can Just Let Me Know If You Don’t Want to Go”
    A dream about my ex brought back the quiet manipulations I used to miss — and the pride I feel now in recognizing them.
  • Chicken Fried Steak Shouldn’t Come With a Side of Emotional Collapse
    A ridiculous meltdown over chicken fried steak turned into family lore — and revealed the deeper patterns of control in my 24-year relationship.
  • Big Hills, Missing Underwear, and Other Pre-Flight Concerns
    Two dreams, one theme: a gravity-defying hill I was glad I wasn’t driving, and an airport scramble where I somehow forgot all my underwear. My subconscious might be prepping me for Friday’s trip… or just reminding me I can survive a bumpy landing.
  • Rage Cleaning
    This one’s from a few weeks ago, but it stuck with me.Not as bizarre as the avocado or Friar Tuck dreams—just quiet, tense, and way too familiar. 🗓️ Dream Date: July 12, 2025 🛏️ The Dream I’m in the kitchen, cleaning up a mess—because of course I am.Music’s playing. I put on Thrice, something I… Read more: Rage Cleaning
  • Avocados, Explosions, and Friar Tuck
    My brain decided to stage a triple feature last night. All I wanted was some rest. Instead, I got guilt produce, beach disasters, and my mom with a medieval haircut. 🗓️ Dream Date: August 2, 2025 Here’s the lineup: 🥑 Dream #1: The Avocado and the Vanishing Basket I’m at Trader Joe’s (maybe?), carrying a… Read more: Avocados, Explosions, and Friar Tuck
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