I Asked for Help and Guess What Happened?

“Just because it’s invisible doesn’t mean it’s not real. I believed me. And that changed everything," Dr. Deb Lindh

Welcome to PTSD Awareness Month. In this powerful opening episode, Dr. Deb Lindh shares a deeply personal story—what it was like to ask for help and be dismissed, disbelieved, and ignored… and what happened next.

This is more than a story about pain—it's about resilience, self-trust, and the power of breaking silence. From school counselors and troop leaders to one trusted therapist who finally named it—Dr. Deb takes us on a raw, reflective journey through stigma, invalidation, and ultimately, self-empowerment.

Because while asking for help is hard, not being believed leaves a wound few talk about. Until now.

🔹 In This Episode, We Explore:

• What stigma really looks like (and why it’s rooted in projection and avoidance)

• The personal cost of asking for help and being dismissed

• Why believing yourself might be the bravest act of all

• The moment Dr. Deb heard someone finally say, “This has a name”

• How being believed can feel like exhaling for the first time

• The promise made at 16—and kept ever since

• A research link about the healing power of sharing stories

🔹 Reflection & Resources:

🖼️ Download the free You Believed Me reflection printable — includes 12 affirmations and 12 trauma-informed questions to support your healing journey.

💭 Whether you’re in the midst of transition, re-building after trauma, or sitting with the unknown—this episode invites you to feel seen, centered, and supported.

📝 Take What Resonates Journal Prompt: What part of you is ready for what comes next—and what part still needs a little time?

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share.

Start your healing journey with small, intentional steps. Check out our Etsy store, MindfulEffectDesigns, for the complete journal and other practical resources.

❤️ Share the Podcast: If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with someone who could use a reminder that they’re not alone.

And remember, we’re better together, we’re stronger together, and take what resonates and GO BEYOND!

In Love and Healing, Dr. Deb

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Website - Dr. Deb Lindh

Website - PTSDandBeyond

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