Dorothea Dix

I was born on April 4, 1802. I'm a social reformer and I invented the first generation of insane asylums.

[Dorothea Dix @dorotheaa_dix]

I helped many people with their mental illnesses

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didn't get married or have kids #toocaughtup #inmyjob

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A U.S navy ship used in world war ll was named after me

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this is the fountain named after me in Boston

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In 1983 the postal service honored my life with charity

[Dorothea Dix @dorotheaa_dix]

I was elected for president for the life of the army nurses association

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I was named dragon because of my dictatorial management style

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my nickname is dragon lol

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@ElizabethCadyy turn uppp✌🏼️👐🏻

[Elizabeth Stanton @ElizabethCadyy]

since it's my homeslices b-day we goin turn up tonight🤘🏻🎊 #HappyBirthday @dorotheaa_dix

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I was born in Hampden, Maine

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It's my birthday whoop whoop🎉🎈🎁🎂

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Yo my full name is Dorothea Lynde dix #BornThisWay

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@ElizabethCadyy here a knock on the door and the night begins

[Elizabeth Stanton @ElizabethCadyy]

@ElizabethCadyy @dorotheaa_dix open up the champagne??🍸

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During the Civil War, i served as Superintendent of Army Nurses, beating out @elizabethb1821, the first female doctor. #imthebest

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I've been suffering attacks due to chronic lung disease.

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I ran away from home to go to Boston #savage

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@MargretFullerrr I'm the one who invented them, I helped the people, duhhh