‘Sister wives’ Star Meri Brown Reveals Jealousy fueled Feelings of Being ‘Wrong’ in Polygamous Marriage
LAS VEGAS, NV – September 12, 2023 - Sister Wives personality Meri Brown recently shared that feelings of jealousy stemming from her plural marriage to Kody Brown led her to question her place within the family and feel fundamentally “wrong.” The revelation,made during a recent podcast appearance,offers new insight into the complexities of her decades-long relationship and the emotional toll of polygamy. Brown’s experience resonates as the show continues to document the unraveling of the Brown family’s unconventional lifestyle, impacting viewers and sparking ongoing conversations about the challenges of plural marriage.
Meri Brown’s candid discussion sheds light on the internal struggles she faced while navigating a polygamist dynamic. The former wife of Kody Brown detailed how the inherent nature of the lifestyle-sharing a husband with multiple wives-created a breeding ground for jealousy, ultimately causing her to feel inadequate and question her own worth. This admission arrives as the Brown family’s story continues to unfold on TLC, with multiple separations and shifting dynamics captivating audiences.
During a conversation on the Two Wives and a Blanket podcast, Brown recalled a time when she attempted to reconcile her feelings with teachings from her faith. “They teach you that it makes you better. You feel those feelings, you learn to deal with those feelings, and then you move on and you become a better person,” she explained.
However, Brown’s former sister wife, Christine brown, interjected, arguing that the prevailing message was to suppress those emotions. “No, they tell you to let go of those feelings,” Christine stated.
Meri countered with a reference to a core tenet of their faith, stating, “The famous quote is, ‘Endure to the end.'” She described the belief that enduring hardship would ultimately lead to rewards in the afterlife. “Basically go ahead and have a miserable life as when you die, you earn the celestial kingdom…That’s sad,” she added.
Christine agreed, expressing her own desire to prioritize joy over suffering. “I just wanted to enjoy to the end,” she said.
Meri and Kody Brown publicly announced their separation in December 2022, after more than a decade of estrangement. The couple remained legally married for several years despite living separate lives. Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.
