Children living in difficult circumstances are vulnerable, marginalized and continue to remain devoid of physical as well as emotional supplies. Their very survival raises significant concerns as even their most basic needs frequently go unmet. These children are often victims of neglect, violence serving baseline to their emotional problems and predispose them to mental pathologies. Substantial empirical and theoretical evidence suggests that early interaction with significant others play crucial role in shaping personality and social behaviour. Violence experienced particularly in formative years substantiates emotional scars that can lead to significant developmental concerns in later stages of life. A clear insight into the traumatized psyche and its functioning is a must for understanding and improving their state of art. The present study aims to explore violence and its impact on mental health through the lens of felt realities and perceptions with special focus on dreams, emotional climate and lived felt experiences at home. A sample of 120 marginalized children evenly divided among those living in slums, children, living in child homes and living on street having equal distribution in terms of gender was taken up for the study. Result clearly indicates violence as an overwhelming factor in the lives of these children causing heavy emotional suffering and poor mental health manifested in their dreams as well. Additionally, use of negative coping strategies indicates inability to handle violence encountered