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Paul Brunton - CS turned Philosopher
A look at Paul Brunton, introduced to Christian Science as a teenager and later a philosopher, with links to his writing and a reader’s account of finding his work.
Sometimes Self-Care is Bubble Baths & Chocolate, Sometimes it is going to the Dentist
A former Christian Scientist reflects on self-care after leaving the church, from a long bath to a dental filling and taking ibuprofen afterward.
My CS-Mother's Gaslighting Taught Me How to Masturbate
An anonymous contributor describes severe menstrual pain at college, a mother who refused medical care, and discovering masturbation as a way to relieve it.
Ask a Nurse: Getting Vaccinated for Polio as an Adult
A nurse explains the adult polio vaccine schedule and why it is hard to find a provider who gives it, with links to health departments and CDC resources.
Ask A Nurse: Headaches
A registered nurse explains when to treat a headache at home, which causes need emergency care (head trauma, stroke), and when to see a doctor.
Ask A Nurse: A Very Brief Lesson on Medications.
A nurse explains how medications enter the body, why some pills should not be chewed, how to avoid accidental overdoses with over-the-counter drugs, and when to ask a pharmacist.
Ask a Nurse: If you’re concerned, get it checked out!
A nurse answers a former Christian Scientist's fear of what a first doctor visit might reveal, with advice on finding a doctor, bringing a friend, and speaking up for yourself.
Ask a Nurse: What to expect when calling 911
A registered nurse and paramedic explains what happens when you call 911, what responders will ask, and why it is fine to ask questions and mention your background.
I stumbled out of that conversation, and never went back.
A person drawn to Science and Health describes a church membership interview in which the Director of Membership discussed medical care, child deaths, and who may join.
10 Things You Probably Never Knew About MBE
An anonymous contributor shares ten lesser-known facts about Mary Baker Eddy, drawn from Willa Cather and Georgine Milmine’s biography of her.