Is This Resilience... or Parentification? - Ep. 13 | Dr. Mari

The Growth After Loss Podcast · Jul 23, 2026 · 3m

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If your child has been saying "I'm fine, don't worry about me" since the loss — this video is for you.

There's a documented pattern researchers call emotional parentification. When a child senses a parent is struggling, their nervous system shifts into protection mode. They suppress their own grief to keep you steady.

This video gives you one phrase to open the door.

0:00 Is your child really "fine"?

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