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Who Are You Now #8: Barrie and Dave

“When he would start to sing, people would be astonished.” 

Our next life story in the Who are you now? series is that of multi talented Headway East London volunteer Barrie Stradling.

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In November 2006, Barrie was knocked down by a hit and run driver as he crossed the road. “Fractured skull, grade three coma, spark out.”

As a popular lead singer in a local band, his brain injury would have a profound effect not only on his own life, but on the many friendships he had made during a colourful life in the East End.

Told in partnership with former bandmate Dave, Barrie’s story looks at the strength of friendship, the struggle to imitate a previous life, and the continuing journey of acceptance. 

Read the story here.

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