Who's to say? After thinking about my dreams for several years personally, I've about come to the conclusion they're just 'brainvomit'. I've never gained any real world rational insight from them, but I'm sure, in some form or another, they are like an emotional pressure value. Your psyche needs an outlet for repressed emotions and anxieties so our minds do the venting in our dreams.

Obviously you suffered a very traumatic experience at a tender age and you were left without closure. Maybe your mind is trying to give you that closure....or what the hell, maybe your friend is Our childhood friendships are the strongest. Mine were--like the movie 'Stand by Me'. I still dream about my boyhood friends and the portion of life we went through together, even though they are still alive.

So yes...I would say your friend is visiting you. He will always be apart of you no matter what. His influences shaped you as a person for the rest of your life. So you own it to him to go out and live a spectacular life! --for both of you because he was robbed of his so young! Do all the great things he would want for you, because you will always carry him with you. When you're out there in life kickin' ass n' takin' names think about him giving you a big thumbs up! :thumbsup: