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I've known several people who modified the usual pattern to accommodate particular needs. One was married to a non-member; she regularly attended whichever of two Wards met at the same time her husband attended Church. Her activity at other activities was limited to avoid antagonizing her husband. Another was seriously abused by a minister and is working through PTSD. She has joined our Church, and her bishop has the SAME name as the abuser. She had to stop attending her home Ward for a time because of the severe symptoms she experienced. She received Sacrament at home, and can also attend another Ward until she is able to return to her home Ward. She stays in touch with Bishop by e-mail and phone. My daughter and I have both had problems with work schedule interfering. I had to work afternoons, so would attend the morning Ward on those weeks. My daughter worked nights on weekends, so would attend morning Sacrament meeting, then go home and to bed. The bottom line is that you need to be communicating about your needs with your Bishop, and working to find a solution. Just not going is NOT "striving" to attend meetings.