Aunty Marie Anne Delbridge was born and raised in North Lismore and reared by her grandmother Christine Jessica Brown. Her story is about family, belonging, survival, identity and the hard experiences she endured through the welfare system and institutions.
nIn their own words
nn“No one can take away what’s in your heart; I knew I was Aboriginal.”
She also speaks about healing, the strength she received from her grandmother and the old people, her love for family, and the importance of knowing where you come from.
nThis page presents a short excerpt and overview from the original Our Way Stories book. The full story remains in the book.