Heartbreak to Playwright: A Journey of Healing and Growth

Title

Heartbreak to Playwright: A Journey of Healing and Growth

Subject

Arts Based Research (ABR), Autoethnography Method, Creative Artwork

Description

The purpose of my study is to explore and understand my journey of emotional recovery and personal growth following a romantic breakup, specifically focusing on the role of playwriting in this process. I aim to examine how I navigated through the initial feelings of pain and emptiness and how engaging in playwriting served as a catalyst for healing and self-discovery. Through this research, I seek to identify the role of self-reflection and creative expression in overcoming heartbreak and how these elements contributed to my ability to move on and embrace personal development after the end of a significant relationship.

Creator

Olivia Ward

Date

2024

Contributor

Sahar Aghasafari

Rights

CC BY-NC-ND

Format

pdf

Title

Heartbreak to Playwright: A Journey of Healing and Growth

Author

Olivia Ward, University of South Carolina Lancaster

Co-Author(s)/Affiliation:

Sahar Aghasafari, University of South Carolina Lancaster

Date (Month, Year)

2024

Class

Interdisciplinary Relationships in the Arts, ARTE 260

USCL Department Affiliation

Humanities