A child can feel scared when her parent is ill - even if the illness is mild - and she might need some explanation, and some reassurance.
Children want their parents to be powerful. This makes them feel safe and protected. But if a parent is ill, the question arises: If my parent is sick, what will happen to me?
The child who told her mother to stop clearing her throat seemed annoyed - and unempathetic. But perhaps she was actually anxious about her mother being ill.
One mother shared that her childhood anxiety stemmed from witnessing her father's vulnerabilities, saying, 'Maybe that's why I'm so anxious.' It shows how parental illness can impact children's emotional health.
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