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I enjoy February for all the forgotten remarkable people who come to light each year.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
DOCTRESS OF MEDICINE
Rebecca sniffed the tea her aunt had brewed and grimaced. “What is it?”
“Willow bark to bring down Miss Addie’s fever.”
Miss Addie recovered and lived a long and healthy life thanks to Auntie’s wisdom and skill.
Rebecca paid close attention to her aunt’s remedies and the kindness with which she administered them.
Determined to follow in her footsteps, Rebecca became a nurse to ease human suffering. However, it wasn’t enough for the tenacious young woman.
In 1864, the only black face in sea of white, Rebecca Lee Crumpler M.D. received her diploma from the New England Female Medical College.
Chances are this is not a photo of Dr. Crumpler as my resources say there’s no known photograph of her. To learn a little more about the first Female African American physician CLICK HERE.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Love this story of ambition and courage.
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Dear Sadje,
I’m glad you enjoyed my story and took the time to say so. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My pleasure dear Rochelle
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Tenacity is the key. Nicely done, Rochelle.
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Dear Fleur,
My guess is, Rebecca wasn’t a person who took no for an answer. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sometimes that’s the best way to go. 😉
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Inspirational story, Rochelle. Some will make it
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Thank you, Neil.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Her aunt inspired her.
Great positive story.
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Dear Anita,
Her aunt did inspire. They both sound like wonderful people. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Reading the bio, she had a real passion for helping others. I’m sure her “mission” to Virginia wasn’t easy. I hope that aunt was still around to be proud of her 🙂
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Dear Trent,
In those days, it was hard enough being a woman in the mnedical field, but a black woman? Fuhgeddabout it. 😉 I hope her aunt was around to. What a legacy. 😀 Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m so amazed at brave women who pursued their passion against all the odds of success. Thanks for sharing!
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Dear Clare,
To think this trailblazer is nearly lost to history. I would love to know more about her. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done, Rebecca. some of those remedies, well the ones I know, still work if administered early and before any serious illness takes hold.
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Dear James,
I don’t know about your part of the world, but here we’re indundated with TV ads for prescription med. New ones coming out every week. I’m all for simple remedies. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Quite an accomplishment for her time. Good story.
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Dear Jan,
Not only was she a woman, but a black woman who became an MD before the abolition of slavery. That’s nothing to sneeze at. Thanks, m’luv.
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Dear Rochelle,
Rebecca Lee Crumpler changed the face of medicine. I found out about her in 2019 and wrote a post on her. What a remarkable woman she was. And, thank God for her aunt who was such a positive influence in her life.
Thanks this wonderful tribute to a remarkable woman. She was quoted as saying, “Selfish prudence is too often allowed to come between duty and human life.”
Shalom,
Adele
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Dear Adele,
She was indeed a remarkable woman. Given the time frame beyond remarkable. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Your stories of fascinating people are always so delightful to read.
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Dear Linda,
Thank you for such a lovely comment/compliment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
What a worthy person to bring out into the open! (Mind you, all your historical figures are worthy…) Hats off to Dr. Crumpler for being inspire by her auntie to work her way to becoming a doctor. Could not have been easy (women, never mind black women had it hard enough.) As always, you bring these people to life with your wonderful stories.
Shalom and lotsa healing love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
Given the trime frame, I’d call her success something of a miracle. She must have been a tour de force to make it happen…not to mention brilliant. Thank you for your lovely comments.
Shalom and lotsa healing hugs,
Rochelle
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No kidding!
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A wonderful woman and an inspiration to many I’m sure. Thank you for making me aware of her, Rochelle.
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Dear Keith,
It’s always my pleasure to share extraordinarly (and some ordinary) people in history. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What an incredible person, and a new one for me. I had no idea women (let alone black women) were able to become M.D. so long ago; I’m sure the obstacles they faced didn’t stop when they qualified but their tenacity is admirable. Thank you for bringing another one to light.
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Dear Jen,
I was surprised by this one, too. So, of course I had to share. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a fab story! Grit and ambition sewn together! Truly inspirational!
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Thank you, Neel.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well done, Doctor! Great piece, Rochelle.
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Thank you, Mason.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re welcome.
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Excellent!
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Thank you, Dawn. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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And we enjoy the illuminating way you bring those stories to life. Thanks Rochelle.
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Thank you so much, Iain. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dr. Crumpler’s achievement is compounded by the fact that she enrolled in medical school prior to the Civil War, The Emancipation Proclamation, and 60 years before Women’s Suffrage. Truly inspirational.
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Dear Nobbin,
Dr. Crumpler was definitely ahead of her time. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle,
The spirit of those motivated by benevolence cannot be extinguished. I admire her for that more than anything. Good story, Rochelle. You are welcome on the photo. I will search through the archives and try to find more interesting ones to send.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Lisa,
She’s definitely on my list of people I’d love to meet. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you are very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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I have met many wonderful doctors when I worked for the health service. But I think that Rebecca was extra special
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Dear Michael,
No argument. Dr. Crumpler was special and her story should be more widely known. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A great story.
Well written Rochelle.
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Thank you, Chioma.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s a fantastic story, Rochelle. Thank you so much for sharing. I’ll email through some photos for you. I have been taking them especially on my recent time in Sydney.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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Thank you, Rowena. 😀 ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Only a few years earlier she’d have been burned as a witch!
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Maybe Liz.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sometimes when I read your stories, I look at my life and think, “I could do more!” Thanks for inspiring me.
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Dear Lish,
I know what you mean. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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what an ispiring story. thanks for sharing as always.
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Thank you, Plaridel.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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so inspiring Rochelle thanks for sharing ❤
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Thank you, Angela. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for bringing my attention to this worthy heroine.
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My pleasure, Oneta. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Truly inspirational! I love her achievements! Good on her!
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Dear Amanda,
It’s always fun to find these people in history. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story and good for her!
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Thank you, Melissa. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s sad to wonder how much talent has been wasted by holding people back for stupid reasons. This fine woman should have been the norm, not the exception…
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Dear Tannille,
Well said. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle, thank you for this enlightening story and the article about the early médecine woman/ herbalists. Here in France, everyone is on a witch hunt against herbalists in favour of essential oils, packaged and marketed by pharmacists, ads on TV too but not for prescription drugs. Trying to mend my ways with do-in, yoga and simple foods that grow around here.My mother used to grow simple herbs for cooking and in Africa, there is a bark concoction to cure yellow fever. I hope I can come back to basics without isolating myself from the world. Wishing you a pleasant weekend.
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Dear Susan,
It goes back to the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Thank you for your comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great story. I always learn something from your stories.
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Thank you, Athling.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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An incredible women!
I love the way you breathe life into people long gone, Rochelle. A remarkable skill.
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Dear Laurie,
Thank you for such a sweet comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good for her! 👏
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Thank you, Brit.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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