Sexual assault in a dream: meaning

What dream books say

Such a dream is read as a violated boundary and a sudden loss of control, never as anything the dreamer wanted, invited or caused. Dream tradition takes it symbolically: a space that was crossed without permission, powerlessness in some part of life, or an old hurt that the sleeping mind has brought back to the surface. Waking up shaken, angry or numb is a common and understandable response. It can help to notice where in your days you feel pushed past what you agreed to. If the dream echoes something that really happened, talking to someone you trust or a local support line can help.

A question for you

Has this come up in your dreams before? What was going on in your life then?

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