(Replay) Part 1: Glen Fisher Was Abused and Abandoned
Soberly Speaking30 Nov 2025

(Replay) Part 1: Glen Fisher Was Abused and Abandoned

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Glen’s⁠ childhood was something no one should ever have to experience. His father was a predator, and his mother a heroin addict who later turned to alcohol.

Throughout this two part interview you'll hear Glen be abused by many people- the first was being raped by a close family friend at just nine years old. one year later, he was already trying to escape the abuse, running away from home, institutions, and boys' homes, where he faced further sexual assault and bullying.

Glen's dad then went on to abandon him on Oxford Street in Sydney, leaving him homeless at just 13. With nowhere to go, he became a street kid of Kings Cross.


Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of child abuse, child sexual abuse, substance abuse and violence. Please please listen with care


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Creator & host- ⁠Julia Rangiheuea

Video producer- ⁠Beaudene Perussich⁠

Image & logo- ⁠Jasmine Rule⁠


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