I searched but didn't see an answer for this--how does one actually use the Express pass? Do I have to show it on my phone for my whole party at the entrance of every line? We linked it to our annual passes, but obviously they can't tell just from looking at the annual pass card.
I'm used to the IoA/US system where I stay at Lowe's and flash my key card at the entrance and then go through several face recognition checks throughout the line.
Has anyone else struggled with their relationship with people who still believe? I have friends who are deeply enmeshed in the teachings that deeply hurt me. They have the right to believe what they want, but I struggle to explain to them why I left and now much damage it did to me without offending them. It also bugs me that they cherry pick things out of the bible to justify their beliefs. They focus on the grace and mercy and ignore the violence and vengeance, especially the threat of eternal damnation.
I don't want to end these friendships, and I try to avoid talking about religion at all with them when I can help it. I'm just at a new stage of deconstruction where it bothers me more than it used to.
Before I contact Customer Service, I wanted to see if anyone has come across this before.
I booked a premiere hotel and later realized I had failed to add the other attendees to the reservation. When I updated it to include everyone, it also changed the room price to a cheaper rate. My updated reservation confirms the total price is cheaper than what I originally paid (total cost was paid in full during the original booking), but the difference was never refunded, and it's been several weeks. Will this be adjusted when I check in, or do I have to notify someone to have it corrected?
I was raised in a deeply conservative branch of Christianity. It never felt right to me; I always had questions and never found the peace or certainty others found in it. 18 months ago, in my late 30's, I finally quit. However, I haven't told my parents.
There's a few reasons. It will be a scandal when everyone finds out. People will be calling and writing to let me know they're praying for me to come back. Also, it's one of the sects that promotes what is basically shunning--social interaction stops so the "sinner" will change their ways. My relationship with my parents will change drastically. I'm fully expecting that once they find out, I will never spend another holiday/birthday/celebration with them. At most, our interactions will be them trying to convince me to return to church.
I'm struggling so much with the idea of losing my relationship with them (even though we're not super close now) and the knowledge that I'll be a disappointment to them. I think it would be easier on me if they would be angry about it, but I know they'll just be heartbroken. Logically, I know it wasn't fair that I was pushed into this religion, and that I'm not in the wrong. But emotionally, I'm so resistant to them finding out. I've been working on it in therapy, but I can't seem to make progress in this area.
Does anyone have any advice for dealing with this either before they find out or after (and they will definitely find out eventually, hiding it forever is not an option)?