my stepmom passed away almost two years ago now, but last night, I had this dream about her. We were just hangin’ out, and she was helpin’ me set up my sound system—kind of random, but it felt so normal. I remember wantin’ her to meet my boyfriend, but here’s the thing: nobody else could see her except me.
In the dream, I knew she was gone, like, I knew she had passed. But I wasn’t scared or weirded out; actually, I felt kinda happy that I got to spend time with her again.
What’s strange is I had another dream about her not long ago where she was tellin’ me my grandma is dying. Now, my grandma’s still alive, so that threw me for a loop. I don’t go to bed thinkin’ about my stepmom or anything, but she does cross my mind pretty often.
Dreaming of a loved one who has passed, like your stepmom, can be an emotional and comforting experience. In your dream, the sense of normalcy—spending time with her and setting up a sound system—suggests a desire for connection and closure. The fact that no one else could see her could point to the uniqueness of your relationship with her, something personal and meaningful that only you can fully understand.
The dream where she told you about your grandmother’s death, even though she’s still alive, may be symbolic. It could represent concerns about aging, loss, or change, or perhaps a deeper fear of losing loved ones. It might also reflect your subconscious processing of grief or worries about family. Since you often think about her, it’s likely your mind is still working through unresolved emotions or simply finding ways to keep the memory of your stepmom alive.
These dreams seem to be your mind’s way of revisiting her memory and trying to reconcile feelings of loss with the ongoing reality of life.
