“I felt more than ever the necessity of my mission. But I went home out of spirits, I hardly know why. I must work by myself all life long.” KnowsLongHomeSpiritFeltLonelinessMissionsPhysiciansLong Life Book:Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women: Autobiographical Sketches Source: Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession to Women: Autobiographical Sketches
“A blank wall of social and professional antagonism faces the woman physician that forms a situation of singular and painful loneliness, leaving her without support, respect or professional counsel.” FacesFormSocialSituationSupportLonelinessWallLeavingPainfulBlankPhysiciansAntagonism Author:Elizabeth Blackwell