Unlocking College Life

Ep18: Prison To College: Journey Of A Student In Recovery - Taylor Gayle White

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Ilona and Joy talk with Taylor Gayle White, a nontraditional undergraduate student at UNC Greensboro who is a mental health first aid instructor and also a recovery program assistant. Taylor has a powerful life journey that is informed by the tenet: “how can I be the best version of myself’ every single day. 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Reframe on what it means to be in recovery
  • The power of education about mental illness and addiction
  • Cultivating a community of friends who support you no matter what
  • Navigating reentry from prison back into the free world
  • Reaching out before a crisis sets in and having coping skills at the ready
  • What to do without access to phone or social media
  • Continual reflection on self-worth and self-compassion
  • “I’m worth it if I work it.”
  • Collegiate Recovery: https://collegiaterecovery.org/

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