David,
My sense from the dream there is a strong desire in wanting to be unrestricted in how you live your life but feel guilt because you are so dependent on others {mother/her partner}. You wish to be more like your mother's partner but lack the ability to take risks as he displays in his character. You lack objectivity, being able to take charge of your life and managing your emotions. In short the dream seems to be stating you are too emotionally dependent. You are susceptible to being control by your emotions which cause inner conflict.

But there also seems to be something even deeper in the dream. The past traumas noted in the last sentence may be pointing to an experience that does cause fear and paralyzes you. The fight withe the Asia woman with a knife would denote an inner struggle {not a literal fight but symbolic}. Perhaps you have tried to escape your emotional dependence and failed and this could be the so called trauma the dream is addressing. IF there is no actual traumatic experiences in your life look at this possibility. If there have been such experiences then that would need to be better understood {future dreams would address those issues} so they can be resolved.

Note: I do request a response to my analysis. My services are free and a response is the least that can be given. A contribution of any amount to my Kitty Fund would be appreciated but not required.

Jerry

Age & Gender & Location {Required}: 65

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