🌸 Born in an era when women in science were often dismissed, Helen Brooke Taussig faced challenges that would have stopped most — dyslexia, hearing loss, and constant doubt. But Helen was not most people. 💪💫

👩‍⚕️ At Johns Hopkins University, she turned her obstacles into fuel. Lip-reading every lecture, studying by heart, and refusing to give in, she shattered every barrier with brilliance and grit. ✍️💡

💗 Her partnership with Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas led to the Blalock–Taussig shunt, a revolutionary surgery that gave “blue babies” — infants born with congenital heart defects — the gift of life. 👶🌈 For the first time, little hearts once doomed to fade began to beat strong and steady. ❤️✨

🏅 Later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Helen Taussig became more than a doctor — she became a symbol of courage, perseverance, and compassion. 🌟

💖 Her story reminds us: even when the world doubts you, even when silence surrounds you — faith, focus, and heart can still change the world. 💙🔥