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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 54 MIN

Survivors Unrestrained: Sent Away at 12! Tabitha's SHOCKING Tranquility Bay Nightmare!

from Un-holier Than Thou Podcast · host Susie Spencer, Jenny Smith, Surviving Podcast Network

WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of child abuse, neglect, and institutional trauma. Listener discretion is advised.Imagine being 12 years old, sent away by your own parents, and trapped for years in a place that promised help but delivered a nightmare. This week on "Un-holier Than Thou" we sit down with the incredibly brave Tabitha, a survivor of the notorious Tranquility Bay facility in Jamaica – a dark chapter of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI).Tabitha pulls back the curtain on the appalling conditions, severe punishments, and shocking neglect she endured for four and a half years. She reveals the physical and emotional toll this "program" took on her, and the resilience it took to survive.But Tabitha's story doesn't end there. She has transformed her pain into powerful purpose, founding 'Survivors Unrestrained' – a non-profit dedicated to supporting others affected by these programs.Tune in to hear her harrowing journey from control to freedom, the vital importance of community in healing, and the ongoing battle to bring justice and support to countless survivors. This is more than a story; it's a call to action.Don't miss this essential conversation. Share it to shine a light on the hidden realities of the TTI.#TranquilityBay #TroubledTeenIndustry #TTI #SurvivorsUnrestrained #SurvivorStory #ChildAbuse #InstitutionalAbuse #Neglect #TraumaHealing #Advocacy #Justice #Podcast #TrueCrime #Resilience #HealingJourney #Jamaica #BreakTheSilence #Unbelievable #Shocking #SupportSurvivorsSupport the show

WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of child abuse, neglect, and institutional trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Imagine being 12 years old, sent away by your own parents, and trapped for years in a place that promised help but delivered a nightmare. This week on "Un-holier Than Thou" we sit down with the incredibly brave Tabitha, a survivor of the notorious Tranquility Bay facility in Jamaica – a dark chapter of the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI). Tabitha pulls back the c...

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