dream interpretation

it's odd how dreams can be interpreted so differently by people. perspective plays a large part in that.

i was telling dr. t about a dream i've had three times since just before Mother's Day. The dream is very surrealistic, the room is always a hospital room, the staff is always one nurse (always female with dark curly hair) and several interns or assistants (always burley men with nearly shaved heads) all wearing white coats, they are never helpful as i try my hardest to escape from a cousin who appears in the dream and attacks me. all of these elements are consistent each and every time i've dreamt this dream.

my bff suggested that my cousin literally did attack me in my youth.
my theRap(e)ist suggests that it is representative of him and the lack of response by the staff insinuates that i(we) feel unsafe and that dr. t isn't doing enough to keep me safe.

two completely differing views by two completely different people based on their own personal experiences and perspective.

i wonder if there is a course on dream interpretation that can clear things up for me...