In my dream I was stuck in a foreign country, I spent the day trying to fish in a puddle but with no luck I went without food. I found the airport exit which was flooded with people coming in to the country but at the same time any way into it was locked with gates. Day after day I kept trying to enter the airport but the path through it was so difficult always sloping up and with increasingly difficult gates and bars to go through, at the end of each day I was transported to a room with an extreme right religious family that let me climb on their giant chair to jump out of the window to get back to the airport. Eventually my mom came to get me through a post on social media I made but when she came she was convinced that we were still in America and that I sent no post and instead it was a big coincidence she was there, nonetheless I was too happy to argue and she drove me away.
Dreams about feeling trapped in a foreign country often reflect feelings of confusion, isolation, or disconnection in your waking life. The specific situations you encountered provide additional context that can help decode the meaning of your dream.
Foreign Country: This can symbolize a situation in your life that feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable. It may represent a change or transition you're going through, making you feel out of your element.
Fishing in a Puddle: Fishing is often associated with the pursuit of goals or desires. Since you struggled to find food in a small puddle, this may reflect feelings of scarcity or frustration in trying to meet your needs or achieve your goals. It could point to a sense of hopelessness in seeking sustenance, whether it be emotional, physical, or even spiritual.
Airport and Locked Gates: Airports typically symbolize transitions and new beginnings. The locked gates may represent obstacles or barriers preventing you from moving forward in your life or achieving your goals. The difficulty in navigating the airport signifies that even when you want to make a change, there are challenges standing in your way.
Religious Family: Being transported to a religious family's home suggests a feeling of being judged or confined by societal or familial expectations. Their giant chair might symbolize authority or a perspective that feels overpowering, and jumping out of the window could represent a desire to escape these constraints.
Mother’s Arrival: Your mother coming to rescue you indicates a longing for comfort, security, and familiarity. Since she believes you are still in America, it might reflect a clash between your perception of reality and how others view your situation. The post on social media signifies reaching out for help and connection, but also the misunderstanding that often comes when others are not aware of your true circumstances.
Overall, this dream may suggest that you are feeling overwhelmed in your current circumstances, facing barriers that prevent you from moving forward, and craving support from loved ones. Your subconscious might be calling for understanding, connection, and the need to navigate your journey toward personal fulfillment more confidently.