As a kid, Tabitha Fergusin was verbally, emotionally, sexually, and physically abused. She was bullied by her peers and was later pushed into the juvenile justice system due to her negative behaviors - behaviors that were a cry for help. 

By the age of ten, she had been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Parent-Child Relational Problems, Partner Relational Disorder, and a Developmental Disorder. Later she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and ADHD. Over the years, Tabitha gained a laundry list of diagnoses with no one ever exploring the root of her symptoms - trauma. 

Today, we're chatting about... 

• The adversity Tabitha faced as a child
• How Tabitha's trauma was medicated and labeled
• What inspired Tabitha to share her courageous story 
• The importance of schools using trauma-informed practices 
• Tabitha’s thoughts on mental health medication 
• Why not all doctors are omniscient when it comes to mental health
• What an ACE score is and Tabitha’s score
• The importance of getting to the root of kiddos symptoms
• My thoughts on how Glennon Doyle discusses mental health medication in her book Untamed 
• Tabitha's history of substance use, suicide attempts, and what she wishes she could tell her younger self
• What life looks like now for Tabitha

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