From homelessness to fashion business operator – How Hendon previous soldier turned Dreamboy turned his existence all over

Chris Hunter from Hendon served for almost 20 years with the Coldstream Guards, like tours of responsibility in Iraq, and 18 months in Afghanistan fighting the Taliban.

After leaving Southmoor University with couple qualifications, Chris felt he experienced at last located his function in life when he joined the Military aged 16.

He went on to acquire the Undertaking Drive Helmand Commander’s commendation for his ‘inspirational management and calmness underneath fire’.

But his time in the forces took its toll on the soldier who tragically lost eight of his comrades through his support.

Just after he still left the Military in 2018 Chris produced submit-traumatic strain disorder (PTSD) and adjustment dysfunction which is a strain-related situation.

He returned home to the North East but felt displaced and even expended time sleeping on Seaham beach front through a spell of homelessness.

Chris claimed: “I struggled when I arrived out of the Military as it was all I had regarded considering the fact that I joined up at 16. It was my everyday living.”

But it was a contact to the College of Sunderland that aided to get the 37-year-old back again on keep track of.

He signed up for a a single yr Organization Used Management programme at the college in 2017 and has utilized the abilities he discovered to established up his individual garments firm, Frontline ind.

“I experienced acquired qualifications in the course of my time in the providers,” stated father-of-just one explained.

“I rang up the university and they instructed me it was sufficient for me to arrive and do the programme there.

“It was thanks to the university that I really commenced seeking at the issues I could do, at the strategic aspect of enterprise.”

During this time Chris also auditioned to grow to be a ‘Dreamboy’ in Newcastle and landed a location with the prestigious countrywide ‘Dreamboys’ tour.

Pre-pandemic he was touring the place with the team, but that side of his vocation is at the moment on keep until eventually theatres reopen.

On his apparel company, Chris explained: “The idea originated from seeking to assist individuals who have been impacted by preventing on the frontline and promptly developed to signify the struggles that anyone faces on a each day basis.”