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Stepping away from basketball meant figuring out who she was without it.

Taleya shares the anxiety, isolation and uncertainty that came with rediscovering herself outside of her sport.

Her family, friends and faith reminded her that she had an identity and purpose beyond basketball.

If you’re navigating a difficult transition, it’s okay to accept help. Find local mental health support at www.northsideneighborstulsa.org/bewell
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Looking fwd to this panel at my alma mater Booker T Washington High School in Tulsa Oklahoma tomorrow. It’s our 30 year reunion (still can’t believe I’ve been out of high school for 30 years) but this is a free event that is open to the public. We spoke to a lot of coaches who are going to bring their students there which is great. 

We did a panel last year for Booker T’s homecoming and it went really well so definitely had to do another one. I remember when guys like Wayman Tisdale, John Starks, Lee Mayberry, Clint McDdaniel, Richard Dumas etc etc would come back and speak to us when we were at Carver or Booker T and we listened to everything they said. They were honest with us. Told us about their mistakes, what they would change if they could go back, answered all of our questions, and encouraged us. They told us how they grew up right where we were growing up and told us that we could do anything we put our minds to. And we believed them. 

That’s why I like to come back and speak to the students now. To pour into them the same way athletes came back and poured into us. It’s a blessing to be able to be a blessing so I’m definitely looking forward to it. 

Again this is a free event that is open to the public but we are going to have all the students sit down in the chairs on the court. 

Can’t wait 

Special thanks to Fred Jones for all his help putting this together and getting all the clearances from all the powers that be.
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