A viral TikTok video showcased a 2-year-old girl saving her father during a diabetic emergency, prompting mixed reactions about trauma and resilience. Critics expressed concern about potential long-term trauma for the child, but the article emphasizes that trauma is about the internal experience rather than the event itself. It discusses factors like perceived helplessness and the lack of support that can contribute to trauma, highlighting the importance of parental support in helping children process such events positively, potentially fostering resilience rather than trauma.
"Did she feel utterly alone? Did she believe she was helpless, unseen, or unsafe? Did she not have support afterward to make meaning?"
"If the parents continue to build on this experience as something to be proud of, it can be the cornerstone of fortitude in the child's psyche—the unshakable belief that she is strong and capable of handling life's challenges."
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