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The Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt: A Symbol of Hope and Healing

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The Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt is a powerful symbol of hope and healing for survivors of sexual violence. Created by artist and survivor Mary Ellen Strom, the quilt is a visual representation of the stories of survivors who have found healing and empowerment through art therapy.

The Birdcage Quilts (Mission Quilt Series Book 3)

by Jan Cerney

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The quilt is made up of 12 panels, each of which tells a different story. The panels are made of fabric, paint, and other materials, and each one is unique. Some of the panels are bright and colorful, while others are dark and somber. Some of the panels depict scenes of violence, while others depict scenes of hope and healing.

The Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt has been exhibited all over the world, and it has helped to raise awareness of the issue of sexual violence. The quilt has also been used as a tool for healing and therapy, and it has helped survivors to connect with each other and to find support.

The History of the Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt

The Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt was created in 1991 by Mary Ellen Strom, a survivor of sexual violence. Strom had been working as an art therapist for several years, and she had seen firsthand the power of art to help survivors heal. She created the quilt as a way to give survivors a voice and to raise awareness of the issue of sexual violence.

The quilt was first exhibited in 1992 at the University of California, Berkeley. Since then, it has been exhibited at museums, galleries, and other venues all over the world. The quilt has also been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.

The Impact of the Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt

The Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt has had a profound impact on survivors of sexual violence. The quilt has helped to raise awareness of the issue of sexual violence, and it has helped survivors to connect with each other and to find support.

The quilt has also been used as a tool for healing and therapy. The quilt has helped survivors to express their emotions, to process their experiences, and to find healing.

How You Can Get Involved

There are many ways that you can get involved with the Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt. You can donate to the quilt, you can volunteer your time to help with exhibitions, or you can simply spread the word about the quilt.

You can also create your own birdcage quilt panel. The panels do not have to be perfect, and you do not have to be an artist to create one. The most important thing is to express your own voice and to tell your own story.

The Birdcage Quilts Mission Quilt is a powerful symbol of hope and healing for survivors of sexual violence. The quilt has helped to raise awareness of the issue of sexual violence, and it has helped survivors to connect with each other and to find support. You can get involved with the quilt by donating, volunteering, or creating your own birdcage quilt panel.

The Birdcage Quilts (Mission Quilt Series Book 3)

by Jan Cerney

4.8 out of 5