So…

I’m in therapy.

I tell my therapist I’m plagued by nightmares but they aren’t related to my life

She says, So what’s going on in them?

I say, I’m pursued by this vicious little monster that keeps tearing at my feet. It can’t really damage me, but it’s relentless and just keeps me running trying to get away from it

Therapist is like…. ???? Seriously??? ..,,.. You DON’T see that as being reflective of your life??

And I’m going…. Oh, ok, I see it now.