Brandi Ann Shepherd
What Brandi was like
Brandi just lit up the room with her smile and inner beauty! She was an amazing person who advocated for those who were unable to do it themselves. If she could see through our eyes, she would have seen how loved and adored she is forever and always!
Fondest memories of Brandi
I remember meeting her and her friend (our friend) Amber at a local gas station/diner. They ROCKED guitar hero so well that Amber went out and purchased the whole setup! I tried to take photos that day but my phone was dead so I was unable. I also remember going to Logan WV (I live a county over) for my first CCAR PRSS training where Brandi was the first to talk to and assist me. She and all the rest in Logan made such a impact that I've made it a point to keep in touch to support one another.
How Brandi will be missed
I will miss making pacts with Brandi like "I will go if you go" Ya see, we both suffer from terrible anxiety but still love advocating. We would attend events where we were nervous to speak so we ended up kind of daring one another. Advocating for mental health and addiction recovery will never be the same!
How Brandi will be remembered
As an advocate for those who haven't succeeded in navigating through their own addiction and mental health issues into a healthy way of life! And as the amazing mother, sister, daughter, friend, aunt, advocate and ally she was!