I was born and raised in a family of Christian Scientists. As an infant, I was healed of a severe case of eczema; this healing has been permanent. As a child, I really didn't know how to apply Christian Science and wasn't often motivated to try.
In early adulthood I joined The Mother Church and a branch church. Later I drifted away from the teachings of Christian Science, looking for satisfaction, pleasure, and health in matter. But I could not believe in any other religious teachings and could not seem to let go of the hand of The Mother Church of which I was still a member, fearful perhaps, that if I did, I'd never return.
My marriage to a non-Scientist was for a period most inharmonious, and for several years I sought counseling through a therapist oriented in psychiatry. Finally I separated from my husband, but was still unhappy, and felt that divorce was the only answer. I asked my attorney to proceed with the divorce. The night before he was to do this, in spite of wanting to run away from the discord, I reached out to God in desperation, praying to know the right thing to do.
