Here's how I dealt with last night's nightmare

In this nightmare, the 4th Reich had stated that ICE agents could get away with shooting people, just for the agent not liking what was printed on someone's sweat or tee shirt. Upon hearing this, I immediately changed into my green cargo trousers and a red tee shirt that reads 'Annibyniaeth Cymru', which translates to 'Welsh Independence'. Of course, it also features a fierce Dragon. In my dream state mind it was a challenge since I'm pretty certain none of the ICE agents read Welsh so it would confuse the hell out of them.

While the scenario was still fresh in my mind, this morning, I donned the above described outfit. Yea, I did dream about my actual clothes. Admittedly, all I did was mow the back lot but it still made me feel a tiny bit more control.

Oh, and as a follow up to the baby shower I was dreading, my former BIL and his alienating girlfriend DID attend. Before they got there I had already found a place to eat, outside. My niece was ready to give me the alert that they arrived. I had taken my 'chill pills' so I just concentrated on keeping my heart rate semi-normal. He came out and talked with me. Until he brought this ex-girlfriend back in to his life, we were as close as I am to my brother.

ANYWAY, she never came outside so I was able to eat without worrying about throwing up. When I was ready to leave, my wonderful nephew (the father to be) gave me a big hug and kiss, told me how much he loves me, and then snuck me out through the garage door so I wouldn't even have to be anywhere in her vicinity.

My brother DID go out through the house, and all she did was shoot him a really nasty look. She really hates him.

So, the whole thing exhausted me but, damn it, I did it. The mom to be was so happy I was there because she didn't expect I would, due to this female. Got a big hug from her, too.