My Why

 With over 30 years as an educator and more than 20 years in recovery, my journey has given me a unique perspective on the struggles faced by families impacted by addiction. During my time as an instructional specialist, I had the opportunity to ride the bus home with students, and I paid close attention to those dropped off at transitional recovery houses.

I saw the students who excelled academically yet seemed ready to explode under the weight of perfectionism. I saw those carrying deep emotional scars from witnessing their parents’ battles with addiction. And then there were the students I called the “invisible ones”—thriving in school, well-behaved, immaculately dressed, yet carrying an undeniable void inside.

If for no other reason, I do this work because I see myself in them, and they are me.

I will never forget seeing a student and his mother at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. The next day, he came to school angry, unfiltered, and unapologetic. I understood that anger. When my mother died when I was 17, it fueled my own addiction—filling me with rebellion, confusion, and pain I didn’t know how to navigate.

That experience made me ask: What if someone with my background—as both an educator and a person in recovery—could have been there to guide that student and his mother? What if I could help change the trajectory of their lives together?

This question became my mission: to create a wrap-around service that supports mothers in early recovery and their school-aged children—breaking cycles, rebuilding relationships, and redefining futures.

The Inspiration

JFaye Recovery Solutions was founded in honor of my mother, Jeral Faye White, who passed away when I was 17. As a child, I observed but misunderstood the impact of her absence, unknowingly setting the stage for my own struggles with addiction. Through resilience, education, and recovery, I found my purpose: supporting mothers and children who, like me, face the challenges of separation and reunification. With over 30 years in education and 20 years in addiction recovery, I provide consulting services that bridge the gap between recovery and family restoration. Our mission is to ensure that no child feels lost in their parent’s absence and that every mother has the support she needs to build a stable, thriving future.

"For every time I dare to do a good thing, it is in your name, Jeral Faye White."