Florence Nightingale - the early years

The speaker reflects on her life, born into a wealthy family with traditional gender roles. Despite societal expectations to marry and be obedient, she felt a divine calling to become a nurse. She secretly visited hospitals, witnessing poor patient care, which solidified her decision. Her parents were horrified by her career choice, highlighting the conflict between personal aspirations and societal norms.

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