Love knows no bounds, it cannot be contained by race, religion or gender. Love is what makes the world go around and this story will make you feel it.
Their love defied a time when race and class was an issue, they faced discrimination, exclusion and judgement every step of the way. They refused to listen and let their love win!
Andrew and Doreen met when Andrew first arrived in the United Kingdom. He had travelled to the UK to work because the borders were opened for anyone from the West Indies. Andrew was born in Dominica.
It was love at first sight!
“She was a very good looking girl and she had lovely, wavy hair. She was like a model.”
“Oh, I think the very first week I saw her, I knew I was in love with her”
When the couple found out they were expecting, they told the family. Doreen’s sister told her to give the child away and pretend it never happened. They once again refused to listen to the family and started their life together. The couple spent 53-years together and lived a beautiful life.
Be aware, the video is a heartbreaking one as he loses the love of his entire life, but it is truly inspiring seeing how their love defied a time!
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