From the perspective of an INFP child:
My mom has always, always called me "the compliant one" "the mellow one" "the obedient one" and/or "the one who's always happy". (I'm the second oldest of six)
However on my side, I felt as if it was my job to be so, especially once she started using these names. It was (and still kind of is) a bit oppressive. I feel like I must fulfill these titles. I feel like it would be selfish of me to "have" problems or insecurities. Also, when I was young and I would try to express things that were bothering me I would get emotional and it frustrated my INTP mother who would then tell me not to be "overdramatic" and would send me away by giving me a chore to do... So I have also grown to be very independent. I handle everything on my own so as not to burden my mother with my issues, struggles, questions, or need for advice.
So my mom sees a very happy, independent, easy-going, never-having-problems girl. While on my side I have felt emotionally oppressed since age 12 and this has lead to issues with self-esteem, self worth, depression, suicidal thoughts, and finally numbness; all of which I have worked through on my own and through online friends my mother doesn't know about. She sees a super close bond while I can't wait to move out of state... This also breaks my heart because I love my mom so much...