Dorothea Dix was born on April 4, 1802. She was born in...

Dorothea Dix was born on April 4, 1802. She was born in Hampden, Maine. Even though she grew up less fortunate and in a broken home, she managed to get an education and become internationally known for her kindness and assistances to the mentally ill population. She started off as a simple school teacher but ended up changing the world by contributing to the medical field. Her work was known international. Dorothea Dix’s early years can be described as miserable. She had 2 brothers Joseph and Charles. She left home at the age of 12 because she was neglected by her parents. Both Dorothea Dix’s parents were alcoholics. Her dad was also very abusive to her and to her two brothers. When she left home to live with her grandmother, her†¦show more content†¦After her fighting with the U.S. congress Dorothea was physically worn out by trying to achieve her dream in trying to help the mentally challenge. Her generosity was so vast that she was known for making 3 0 hospitals for the mentally ill. Dorothea Dix contributions are that she was a social reformer. One of Dorothea’s famous quotes was â€Å"the insane do not feel heat or cold.† (4) When the confederate forces withdrew from Gettysburg they left behind 5,000 injured soldiers who were treated by Dix’s Nurses. Dorothea Dix was never married to anyone; she was only engaged to Edward Bangs. They were 13 years apart. Edward Bangs was not only her fiancà © but also her second cousin. The only reason she didn’t get married to Edward Bangs was because of the fear that she would become like her parents. She did not want to mimic her parents’ behavior and become an alcoholic. Dorothea Dix also never had any children but she did spend a large part of her life devoted to teaching her students as teacher. After a long Thirteen years of working for the mentally ill Dorothea Dix decided to