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Lynn Carson Harris

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Isolation

Isolation

Depression

Depression

The victims of abuse often develop depression. Bruce Linton, a family therapist, speculates that we are inclined to underestimate the damage that verbal assaults -- harsh words, or even words spoken in a harsh manner -- can inflict. Over time, the unremitting assault on individuals' autonomy and sense of identity can erode their confidence and self-esteem.

Numb

Numb

After being abused over time, victims can become emotionally numb. In order to cope with the constant abuse they withdraw and are unable to have any sort of emotional response, either happy or sad. The numbness protects him (or her) from experiencing too much pain.

Hope

Hope

Abuse victims can feel isolated and helpless. One of my friends who has escaped two abusive relationships told me, "If you don't have hope, you don't have anything."

Borderline

Borderline

This piece is informed from specific cases of abuse, as told and experienced by me, my friends, and family. Mental illness can often be a factor in cases of abuse and is common among those who have Borderline Personality Disorder.  When making this piece I was specifically thinking about BPD and its role in the abusive situation my family member is dealing with. With BPD  things are very unpredictible and fragile; a person with this illness can switch from black to white and back again and you don't know "which person" you will be dealing with on any given day.

PTSD

PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a diagnosable medical disorder that some people develop after experiencing a  dangerous event, like a natural disaster or violent attack, or living through a sustained trauma, like an abusive relationship.

Broken

Broken

This quilt is based on the traditional log cabin block. The centers here are black instead of the traditional red that symbolizes a warm hearth. 

The "cabins" are also not complete shelters; they are broken.

Domestic abuse does not affect just one person or even one household or nuclear family. It leaves extended families and friends fragile and disconnected.

Domestic abuse leaves a wake of breakage:

broken objects of sentimental value,

broken  hearts,

broken  friendships,

broken trust,

broken  promises.

Gaslight

Gaslight

Suffer

Suffer

Strength

Strength

Eggshells

Eggshells

Confusion

Confusion

Control

Control

Pain

Pain

Rage

Rage

Secondary

Secondary

Fear

Fear

Lies

Lies

Erased

Erased

Grief

Grief

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Isolation
Depression
Numb
Hope
Borderline
PTSD
Broken
Gaslight
Suffer
Strength
Eggshells
Confusion
Control
Pain
Rage
Secondary
Fear
Lies
Erased
Grief

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Another little cutie. 
2.75” square. 

Sewn with deco bob and quilted with invisafil by @wonderfilspecialtythread 

#tinypiecing #ridiculouslytinyquilts  #sewsolid #sewtiny #sewsmall #sewtherainbow
String portions were made to the size of my isosceles triangle ruler. Two of those were sewn together to made the diamonds. As usual, the string blocks were started and mostly made at a quilt retreat. 

Finished size 64” by 87”.

#everyla
Not all my quilts are tiny. 

Another quilt in my never ending mission to use what I have. String pieced diamonds and a variety of teal solids.

Finished size 64” by 87”.

#stringpiecing #scrapquiltsarethebest #fabricisfun #usewhatyouhave
What’s on your design wall?

All but one of the cat faces are quilted and waiting to be made into pillow covers. 
The teeny tiny quilt collection is growing.

Cat faces micro matchstick quilted with invisafil thread by @wonderfilspecialtythread
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