In her early-60s, Selma began attending our script writing group at the beginning of 2020, and as the Covid-19 pandemic moved all of our activities online and Selma’s interest in our groups continued to grow. She started to attend each Drop-In Drama group, Theatre Club, Women’s Drama Group and Peer-led Check-in. Her confidence began to grow as she developed new skills and abilities.
“I was starting to get my life back after coming into recovery and I knew that Outside Edge would be the place that could nurture me during this time. The thing I enjoy about the workshops is the camaraderie and being part of something. It has given me hope and a future; something to engage with/help my mental health and overall wellbeing and to laugh again.” —Selma
Selma soon started attending our intermediate drama group and trained over Zoom to support the delivery of our Taster Sessions online. She has continued to give back to the Outside Edge community through volunteering with the Peer-led Check-in and supporting us at meetings and events to champion the work we do.
Through a partnership opportunity set up by OETC, Selma is currently on a paid assistantship with a professional theatre production as a design assistant, learning to create props, sets and costumes. She is also one of the members of our inaugural intermediate script writing group at The Royal Court. Selma’s commitment to creative engagement to support her recovery has opened up pathways into professional experiences and opportunities for her future.
“It is the most welcoming place with exceptionally warm and loving people. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by getting involved.” —Selma
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