Kristína Buchelová, a Slovak lesbian and Christian, publicly shares her journey reconciling her sexual orientation with her faith. Previously, she practiced celibacy believing it would prevent sin, and experienced ostracism from a Christian group and guilt over her relationship with a woman. Buchelová’s experiences include attending World Youth Days where her rainbow flag was removed. She now advocates for the compatibility of LGBTQ+ identity and Christian belief. The story details a personal evolution from internal conflict to public advocacy. A full interview detailing her experiences is available for readers.