In the latest episode of Sister Wives, Janelle Brown spoke out about the “separateness” she felt at Robyn and Kody Brown’s house, claiming that all the children in the family felt it. Janelle alleged that there was tension in the family because Robyn allowed Kody to not split his time equally among the households, causing his children with his first three wives to feel neglected once Robyn entered the plural family. Janelle and Kody had six children together before separating.
Janelle expressed her belief that Kody and Robyn mismanaged the situation with her children, claiming that Kody couldn’t be away for more than a few days because Robyn’s daughter Ari got sad. She criticized the parenting choices made by Kody and Robyn, stating that while her kids understood that Kody wouldn’t always be there, the dynamic changed once Robyn came into the picture. Janelle felt that the other kids in the family managed just fine without special treatment.
Robyn denied that her kids received special treatment and argued that Kody always made time for his other children despite Ari’s desire to be around him. She claimed that Meri, Kody’s first wife, was accepting of her kids, but the rest of the family struggled to accept them. Christine, Kody’s third wife, revealed that her children stopped wanting to visit Kody at Robyn’s house because of how the adults interacted, with Christine claiming that they saw Robyn and Kody as a couple and felt frustrated.
Amidst the tension and strained relationships with her sister wives and their children, Robyn expressed feeling a sense of mourning and grief for the lost relationships. She mentioned dealing with situational depression and missing family members, emphasizing her sadness over the situation. The family dynamics continue to be complicated and filled with unresolved conflicts, causing strain on the relationships between the various members of the plural family.
The episode shed light on the complexities of living in a plural family and the challenges that can arise when multiple relationships are involved. The different perspectives from Janelle, Robyn, and Christine highlighted the varying experiences and emotions within the family, showcasing the struggles faced by everyone involved. Despite the difficulties and tensions, the family continues to try and navigate their relationships and find a balance that works for everyone involved, as highlighted by the ongoing discussions and disagreements portrayed in the episode. The dynamics of the family are ever-evolving, and it remains to be seen how the relationships will evolve in the future.
