NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Laquana Sheppard, 27, is one of many victims of the Bourbon Street attack with a long journey ahead not only physically but emotionally. She is currently recovering at a New Orleans hospital. "She broke 12 ribs. Both of her femurs were broken. Her, ankle was fractured, and she had lacerations over her feet on the top of her face, over her eyebrow, and under her chin. She also has a laceration on her arm," said her sister, Herbrinisha Sheppard. New Orleans police officers honored at Texans game for heroic response during New Year’s Day terrorist attack Herbrinisha Sheppard says it's been tough since the incident, as it's hard to believe something like this happened to her sister. "Right now, she's in recovery. She is doing better, but my family, I feel like we all suffering with a little bit of PTSD. As well as Laquana for sure," said Herbrinisha Sheppard. After graduating, Laquana Sheppard went on to work as a teacher, currently at Kipp Leadership Primary. Her sister says it's one of her biggest passions along with being a mother. "We've been working with kids all our lives. I branched off and went in another direction, but she stayed with working with kids because it's just something that she loves. But she's an amazing person. She's sweet, she's kind, she's gentle," said Herbrinisha Sheppard. WATCH: Body camera footage released of Jan. 1 terror attack on Bourbon Street The New Year's Day terrorist attack will forever be etched in the minds of many. When asked if they'd ever return to the sight where it happened, she firmly said no, explaining her sister has become afraid of crowds. "Honestly, I don't think I see myself or my sister going back on Bourbon Street at all. We've even canceled Mardi Gras. That's why I think we all experience a little bit of PTSD," said Herbrinisha Sheppard. But it's Laqauna Sheppard's resilience to recover that is keeping the family going, as each day, family members take shifts staying with her at the hospital. Her sister says it's so she knows they are with her every step of the way. "She's going through rehab. So of course she's going to recover. She's simply walking soon they helping her out with rehab and recovery. Trying to get her to walk again. She's real strong, resilient," said Herbrinisha Sheppard. The family has created a GoFundMe to help with recovery costs. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts New Orleans RTA announces Winter 2025 schedule Healthcare system present in multiple states files for bankruptcy protection Stoner Hill neighborhood older than city of Shreveport Reality TV star Chase Chrisley accused of slapping Twin Peaks bar manager in Atlanta California congressman: ‘Climate change has wreaked havoc on us’