03/02/2026
Hi, my name is Aleisha Brown. I’m from Inverell, NSW – Kamilaroi.
Before coming to The Glen, my life was full of chaos and pain. I was trapped in addiction, disconnected from myself, and carrying deep shame, grief, and loneliness.
I had lost my sense of identity, my confidence, my purpose, and my hope. Every day was survival mode. I didn’t believe I deserved a better life.
I was exhausted — tired of hurting, tired of letting myself and others down, tired of feeling empty and broken.
When I arrived at The Glen, something shifted. For the first time in a long time, I felt safe. My body could finally rest. Hope returned slowly and quietly. I felt loved — not judged, not rushed, just held.
There was a sense of peace I hadn’t felt in years. A calm that reminded me I was human, that I mattered, and that healing was possible.
In that safe space, I began to believe again. In myself. In recovery. In a future free from addiction.
At The Glen, I learned the tools I needed to heal. I learned how to regulate my emotions and ground myself when things felt overwhelming. I learned how to build healthy boundaries and express my feelings honestly and safely.
I learned relapse prevention and how to recognise my triggers. I found my voice again — strong, worthy, and heard.
I reconnected with my culture, my identity, and who I truly am. Most of all, I learned how to love life again — without substances, without addiction and without running from myself.
Today, my life is steady, grounded, and full of growth. I’ve reintegrated back into community with confidence, knowing I have safe places and safe people around me. I’m goal-focused and building a future I once thought was impossible.
I have a car, independence, and freedom. I create art again, expressing myself and healing through creativity.
And today, I work full-time at The Glen for Women, walking alongside other women on their recovery journeys.
What once broke me now fuels my purpose.
Healing is real.
And change is possible.
