My only occasional nightmare (once or twice a year) involves my ex wife.
We were married for over three years.
It took two months from filing for the divorce to be final.
After the first three months of our marriage, her dark side started to come out
and worsened over time until we finally separated.
While we were apart she had a nervous breakdown.
I talked to her psychiatrist and found out her troubles went back to her parent's divorce when she was six.
She blamed herself for the divorce, which wasn't true.
Mental illness can fester and grow over time if not treated.
We've been divorced for over 35 years, but I still have dreams about the experiences. My nightmares have a common theme:
I'm still married to her and I'm continually trying to get away from her.
I suppose it all goes back to her coming after me with a butcher's knife when I confronted her about her drug use and infidelity.
Some past nightmares are deeply rooted.
Fortunately, mine go away when I awaken.
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