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Welcome back to part two of Glen’s story. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, go back and catch up now.
In today’s episode, we follow Glen as his girlfriend’s murder sends him spiralling into a 35-year heroin addiction. He tries to end his life—twice— and hear how jail, against all odds, became the best thing that ever happened to him.
Today, Glens charity, The Leg Up Project, is helping others who are doing it tough on the streets.
Follow Glen Fisher on Instagram
Ready to share your story? Email [email protected]
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of child abuse, substance abuse, violence, and suicide.
The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015
https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline
Creator & host- Julia Rangiheuea
Video producer- Beaudene Perussich
Image & logo- Jasmine Rule
In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
By Julia Rangiheuea5
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Welcome back to part two of Glen’s story. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, go back and catch up now.
In today’s episode, we follow Glen as his girlfriend’s murder sends him spiralling into a 35-year heroin addiction. He tries to end his life—twice— and hear how jail, against all odds, became the best thing that ever happened to him.
Today, Glens charity, The Leg Up Project, is helping others who are doing it tough on the streets.
Follow Glen Fisher on Instagram
Ready to share your story? Email [email protected]
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains themes of child abuse, substance abuse, violence, and suicide.
The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free and confidential 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015
https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/articles/support/national-alcohol-other-drug-hotline
Creator & host- Julia Rangiheuea
Video producer- Beaudene Perussich
Image & logo- Jasmine Rule
In the spirit of reconciliation Soberly Speaking acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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