I had a dream that I was meeting with some old friends at an apartment. There were cops harassing people outside for some form of protest. I went outside and went about my business. One cop relentlessly sprayed me with something that made it difficult for me to walk. I was angry at the man. Going back inside the house my dad was angry and my friends wanted to help. They all wanted me to stay inside though so i didn’t do anything rash. I went back outside and confronted the cop. He had an AR-15 and a what are you going to do about it attitude. Him and his chronies were still harassing people. I walked away. Later that day as I hobbled around struggling to walk I saw him with his son watching a video on a bench. I felt a slew of emotions. This time he was with his son a vulnerable. But had more humanity. I thought about confronting him. But instead continued walking to the movies to meet my friends and dad.
This dream may indicate that you are dealing with a difficult situation or facing some form of aggression in waking life. The presence of old friends may suggest that this is a situation from the past, or that you may be seeking support and comfort from people who are familiar. The cops and their aggressive behavior may represent authority figures in your life or external circumstances that are causing you distress. The spray that made it difficult to walk may be symbolic of obstacles or setbacks that you are experiencing due to this situation. Your dad's anger may represent your own feelings of frustration or helplessness. Your desire to confront the cop indicates that you may be feeling a sense of powerlessness, and your willingness to walk away may reflect a desire to avoid conflict or a need to protect yourself. The encounter with the cop and his son may suggest a sense of empathy for your aggressor, and may also symbolize an opportunity to see the situation from a different perspective. Ultimately, the dream may be encouraging you to stay strong and seek support as you navigate through this difficult situation.