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I’m sorry for your experience as this sounds terrifying.

I can’t imagine how scary this is.

Please take comfort in considering that this is not of the devil. Demons do not have access to our minds, our thoughts, nor our dreams.

The last Vatican exorcist mentions this in Fr. Amorth explains the demonic

It seems clear that you are religious and I wonder if your subconscious (the source of dreams) isn’t processing your anxiety (parenting, family, life, etc) in the terms that are most compelling to you, your faith.

I could be completely wrong but I’m thinking that you are going through a very difficult time in life right now and have a lot of anxiety, which has been the focus of your prayers. This then is showing up in dreams in the fashion that you have described.

I’m very confident that real demons are not tormenting you. The demons in your dreams are expressions of your subconscious in an attempt to process your deep worry and anxiety.

I’m not necessarily correct on this and no one has to agree with me but this is what I’m thinking is happening.

The Catholic view of possession is very legal-y hilariously enough, but most T.V. writers don't look too far into it to explain deeper. If you like reading this stuff I can recommend a couple books.

The Demonologist- This is about Ed and Lorraine Warren from 1980 or so

The Dark Sacrament - Has two viewpoints, both Catholic and Protestant

An Exorcist explains the Demonic -Written by Father Gabriel Amorth , exorcist of Rome before he passed away. And where The Rite tried to draw inspiration (and failed) from.

Possessed by Thomas Allen

The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist by Matt Baglio

An Exorcist Explains the Demonic: The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels by Fr Gabriel’s Armorth

Interview With an Exorcist: An Insider's Look at the Devil, Demonic Possession... by Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea

Rosary, St. Benedict metal, and prayer to St. Michael sound like good steps. Also, This book might help you understand the devil and his tactics.