Friday, 22 November 2013

The Big Issue - Pitch stories

As found on The Big Issue website, stories from some of the vendors.  Comes from section called "My Pitch"

Birmingham:

Darren Griffiths - Previously on Drugs and Alcohol, now off drugs and reduced alcohol. Has dog to look after.  Family seperation after 14 years.  Worked in construction and marque installations.  fishes in spare time.

Ollie Bain - previously worked on funfairs, travelling about on the dodgems.

Dinah Lee - autistic lady with anxiety issues.  Overcomes nervousness about what shoppers think of her by singing.  Has family, children also autistic spectrum.


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