We know what it's like to have felt like strangers in our own lives. Not to fit in. Never asked what we wanted. To have felt ashamed of who we really were on the inside because our values didn't align with those of our families, our friends, our schools or our communities. We felt looked down upon because our dreams and goals weren’t 'normal.' We were from different races, religions and cultures which had strong expectations of us. We found each other in 1988, fell in love and never looked back. Sheri’s family wanted her with a Jewish man and Derek’s family wanted a 'strong black woman' by his side. They worried about us having interracial children, living in New York City and almost every choice we made. Through the decades, we’ve held on to each other and continue to find our way through a life filled with deep passion, commitment, excitement and love. We’ve forged our own path and continue together for what is now over 30 years. We continue to live authentically, fearlessly, unabashed. We challenge each other, grow together and empower one another every day. It’s not always easy or simple but we walk the talk. There’s no plan B.