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to be free
IN THE 1970S, when I was in my mid-20s, it hadn't even occurred to me that I could be free of my enslavement to prescription drugs. My addiction felt so real that I couldn't imagine life without it—that is, until I found God through Christian Science.
My addiction began when I was 13 years old, when a family doctor prescribed amphetamines to suppress my appetite. Lonely and insecure, I'd imagined that losing weight would result in popularity and happiness. Yet the anticipated popularity and happiness didn't happen.
About the author
Marcia Rosen-kemp lives in Evanston, Illinois, where she works for a non-profit organization that assists the homeless.

October 29, 2007 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from JANET KAMENJU, JODIE SWALES, JOAN M. GREIG, ALICIA LAMB, FRED ANDERSEN, ANN F. CUMMINGS
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It's worth the effort
JENNY ROEMER, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Rich Barlow, Adelle M. Banks
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Always a way out
BY JOHN ADAMS
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a reason to smile
BY ANTOINETTE ISAAC
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addicted to good
BY JOY BENNETT
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to be free
BY MARCIA ROSEN-KEMP
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Because nations do not thrive by laws alone
BY RICHARD NENNEMAN
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FINDING THE HOME THAT'S BEST FOR YOU
JANET CLEMENTS
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PRAYING FROM THE PLATFORM
BY MICHELLE NANOUCHE
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We want to tell you about god
with contributions from Haven, Nicholas, Paul, Andrew
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THE PRODIGAL SON
BENJAMIN F. GLADDEN
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FROM THE MUDHOUSE TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE
KIM SHIPPEY, SENIOR WRITER
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WHO OWNS THE NORTH POLE?
CHANNING WALKER
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GRATEFUL FOR MANY HEALINGS
DOROTHY WHALEY
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PROOF OF MY FAITH
JEFF BELOTE
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HELPING OTHERS BRINGS HEALING
KATIE BROWN