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Brandi Carlile Pens Emotional Message About ‘Damaging And Humiliating’ Discrimination Faced When Marrying Wife Catherine Shepherd

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Brandi Carlile is opening up about her life and experiences as a gay woman. The country singer, who married wife Catherine Shepherd in 2012, penned an emotional message on Instagram to celebrate the last few days of Pride month.

When Carlile and Sheperd tied the knot in 2012, same-sex marriage was still illegal in much of the United States; however, they  were able to marry in Carlile’s home state of Washington after Referendum 74 passed, legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.

When they held a civil ceremony in Sheperd’s native England, Carlile writes, the couple faced systemic discrimination. RELATED: Brandi Carlile And Lucie Silvas Cover ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ At Ryman Auditorium “When we held our civil partnership ceremony in

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