How I learned to reconcile my Catholic faith with my love for another woman

How I learned to reconcile my Catholic faith with my love for another woman

Growing up in a Catholic household in South Africa, my faith was the steady ground beneath my feet. I was raised to believe in the loving embrace of God, guided by the teachings of the church. As a young girl, I immersed myself in the community, teaching confirmation classes and leading youth groups, even representing my parish at World Youth Day in Germany in 2005. Through this active faith life, I found a sense of purpose and belonging. Yet, b…