By Abigail Santos, DYT Ensemble
My name is Abigail Santos, I am 25 years old and I have been attending Creating Together sessions run by Displace Yourself Theatre for five years.
I remember arriving at my first Creating Together meeting in Stockton-on-Tees after a traumatic migration experience with absolutely no english skills or knowledge of the culture but the welcoming atmosphere in the session made me so at ease.
Since then, Creating Together has helped me build my confidence, improve my personality and my mental health. Throughout the years, I have been in two shows as a Creating Together member and two shows as a Displace Yourself Theatre Ensemble member, working alongside professional performers. Independent of these roles, creating with the group is always revolutionary – Jen and Mike have an amazing ability of providing a safe and welcoming space that allows everyone to express and explore different subjects without feeling judged.
Creating Together allowed me the space to be creative and to heal through art. In the sessions, I learned breathing and grounding techniques that I still find myself using daily to help deal with anxiety and PTSD episodes.
I am eternally grateful for the opportunity of sharing my experiences and learning from this amazing team.
