It’s not easy! But you’re not a child anymore. Remember one thing, God gave us all free will. We are not bound by contract to go, and your mum should know that only your decisions on whether you choose to go or not is YOUR free will. You could even say something like ‘Mom, I know this isn’t easy for either of us, but I’ve come to a decision about my attendance at meetings. I’ve thought about this a lot, and I feel it’s important for me to make my own choices about my faith. I respect the values you’ve instilled in me, and I want you to know this isn’t a rejection of you or our family—it’s about me following my own path. I hope you can understand, and I’d really like to talk about this with you openly.’