Brown is still grappling with the emotional and physical aftermath of the crash.
“While I wanted to advocate against drunk driving,
I also want everyone to know that no matter how hard it gets, you are going to be okay,” she says.
Brown hopes that by sharing her story, she can prevent others from experiencing the same trauma she and Etienne endured that night.
“Life will go on, and the hard moments will pass,” she says.
“You’re not going to be hurting forever.”