As same-sex couples in states across the nation celebrate new marriage equality victories, it's important to remember there remains a large segment of our LGBT community still living in states where the safety and security of marriage is not an option.

Jessica and Chi (along with their daughter Nailah) are one such family in one of the 18 states without marriage equality – Alabama. Freedom to Marry has a new ad out telling their story and highlighting why every American in every state deserves the right to marry.

Watch the stunning video, AFTER THE JUMP…