Dream Summary
Dreamer returns home to the Midwest after leaving the West Coast, discovers their mother has passed away and father has remarried. Interacts with a stepmother-like figure while lamenting modern relationship dynamics.
Interpretation
Return to familiar but changed environment symbolizes inner conflict with change. Absence of mother and presence of a similar figure signifies struggle with acceptance and unresolved grief. Disdain for hookup culture reflects longing for stability and lasting relationships.