Sister Wives’ Janelle Exposes Kody’s Shocking Spending Secrets!

Approximately two and a half years since her separation from Kody Brown, Sister Wives actress Janelle Brown has shared her insights about the family’s financial situation.

During the initial stages of their multi-spousal relationship, they discussed and decided upon which expenses to cover, the payment methods, and the order of importance, as stated by Janelle in the January 26th episode of the TLC series. This is because she married Kody in 1993, three years after he wed his first wife, Meri Brown.

In 1994, Kody tied the knot with Christine Brown, and it was in 2010 that he wed Robyn Brown, who was his last surviving spouse at that time.

In the recent past, Kody would withdraw money without specifying why, as explained by Janelle, who managed our family’s finances. It seemed like the money was being used frequently, and in large quantities.

In summary, Logan Brown (age 30), Madison Brush (age 29), Hunter Brown (age 27), the deceased Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown (age 23), and Savanah Brown (age 20) were informed by their mom that “Things got incredibly tough towards the end.

The way Kody saw it, however, was that there were limits to his need for financial transparency. 

In the episode, he clarified, “I was a father to 18 children, not only to Janelle. This meant our finances often required distribution to various needs that were not necessarily her concern.

Additionally, he argued that since Janelle handled the bookkeeping, certain bills that needed to be paid collectively were expected to be taken care of by her.

But Janelle insisted her financial work was right on the money. 

She explained about Kody, “He adores a mantra that in some mysterious way made him the omnipotent one, the sole financier,” she clarified. However, as for herself, “I was merely the individual responsible for documenting the transactions and forwarding them to our accountant.

On several occasions, Janelle has implied that her ex-husband would spend their savings as if it were expendable cash.

In a September episode, Janelle voiced her concerns over their difficulties in repaying the debt for the 14-acre plot in Arizona’s Coyote Pass. She mentioned that Kody had mentioned having numerous other financial obligations.

Additionally, she had observed him accumulate various items such as trailers and luxury household decorations for their shared home with Robyn. “I can’t help but notice the artwork on their walls,” she pointed out. “I see these things piling up, and I understand, because I too have spent money on possessions.” (On his end, Kody mentioned that a significant portion of his funds were used for purchasing cars, as he put it, “essentially had a collection,” and insurance for the children.)

Janelle admitted that she wasn’t clear about Kody and Robyn managing their joint finances. However, she often marveled at the beauty of Robyn’s backyard, which seemed fully landscaped. There always appeared to be various items in her house as well. And on several occasions, Janelle exclaimed, “Wow! That’s surprising.

Meri, similarly, had questions about where the family’s shared cash ended up. 

In her conversation with Jenn Sullivan on the January 19th episode, she explained that the family funds I assisted were used for children’s college expenses and property purchases, essentially covering various things.

Apart from paying for Leon Brown’s tuition at Westminster College in Utah, where Meri’s sole child was enrolled.

Meri openly admitted that she wasn’t certain about how much of the family funds were used for her co-wives’ children’s school or cars. However, she made it clear that her child’s educational expenses were not covered by the family fund.

Absolutely! I can’t help but be captivated by their recent disclosures. If you haven’t yet, delve into the other secrets this extraordinary family has unveiled this season.

Kody Brown expressed his readiness to part ways with his first wife, Meri Brown, not long after they exchanged vows in 1990. However, as shared during the September 15 premiere, he had given her reason to hope that things would improve by saying, “Oh Meri, when we move to Flagstaff, this will be a fresh start for us.” This was just one of many instances where Kody led her on, giving her false hope over the years.

She mentioned her primary issue as his poor communication in expressing his true feelings, desires, dislikes, and the narrative he has consistently maintained throughout the years.

However, Kody conceded that his actions might have sent “conflicting signals,” but as he delved into various tasks, he found himself questioning, “What’s the point of doing this?” He clarified, expressing that he would no longer pursue a romantic relationship with her at this time.

Either way, Meri’s friends were thrilled when she finally pulled the plug in early 2023. 

In a candid admission, she shared, “They told me they were here for me, ready to support me. It was long overdue, they said.” Now, with newfound clarity, she believes that for years he had been subtly encouraging her to leave by denying his love for her. If she departed, he wouldn’t be seen as the villain because he wouldn’t have walked away instead.

A number of years following the acquisition of a 14-acre piece of land intended for construction in Flagstaff, Arizona, Kody admitted during the season opener that he was prepared to watch the dream fade away. Since they hadn’t fully paid off the $820,000 cost (reportedly settled in 2023), he suggested to his remaining wife Robyn Brown, “I’d almost prefer to abandon it or sell it and then begin anew somewhere else.

As for Robyn, “I can’t talk about that,” she responded. “That is so not where I’m at.”

Previously, Janelle Brown shared with TopMob News that the relationship began to deteriorate due to growing apart. However, it was ultimately Kody’s shortcomings as a parent towards some of their children that led her to decide to part ways.

In simpler terms, the mom told Logan Brown, Madison Brown Brush, Hunter Brown, Garrison Brown, Gabriel Brown, and Savanah Brown, “The turning point for me came when his relationship with my kids deteriorated, and it didn’t seem like he was willing to do whatever it took to mend it. That realization made me understand what had been keeping me here.

In the Nov. 3 episode, Kody proposed reconciliation, but it was something Janelle firmly refused to consider.

She stated that it seems impossible for her to make amends with him and allow him to have a relationship with her children. Instead, she chooses to prioritize her children.

The reason Kody didn’t put more effort into repairing the strained relationships with some of his grown-up kids was what he had just shared in his explanation.

In the September 15th episode, he expressed his feelings by saying, “I no longer seem to belong in our family,” as he remains married to Robyn and co-parents their five children – Dayton Brown, Aurora Brown, Breanna Brown, Solomon Brown, and Ariella Brown. He further explained that he also maintains some relationships with a few other children but they are not frequent, which leaves him wondering, “What am I supposed to do with all of this? It doesn’t feel like I’m part of a family.

Even though they’ve been genuinely monogamous for the first time in their 14-year marriage, Robyn admitted in the season 19 premiere that things have never been as difficult as they are now. “Things have been really hard between us,” she said. “Kody isn’t sure who to blame – himself or one of the other wives. He feels a lot of rejection and I think he’s worried that I might reject him too.

In my experience, I find myself constantly vigilant, ensuring he doesn’t undermine our bond. The most challenging aspect, I’ve discovered, is the lack of guidance when it comes to being wedded to a man who’s going through multiple divorces.

Meanwhile, Kody found himself grappling with self-doubt, expressing, “I just can’t bring myself to tell that reflection in the mirror, ‘Hey there, pal. I adore you.’

For Robyn, it felt challenging to see her ex-sister wives thrive in their current phase. As she put it during the October 27 broadcast, “They’re all advancing,” she observed. “It seems I’m the one who’s been left out.

It was mentioned during the premiere that Madison, Janelle’s eldest daughter, is currently not in contact with her father Kody. According to Janelle, there haven’t been any conversations between Maddie and her dad, nor have they made attempts to reach each other. As a result, Madison doesn’t maintain any relationship with Kody or his wife Robin. In essence, she has distanced herself from both of them.

The concern Janelle expressed is about Kody not fully engaging in a relationship with Maddie’s children, Axel, Evangalynn, and Josephine. She stated that she feels he should only have contact if he’s willing to fully commit to it.

During the September 22 broadcast, it was mentioned that Kody had essentially stopped communicating with Maddie and her husband Caleb Brush when the family began to fall apart.

In Janelle’s words, since Kody hasn’t been around or reached out, Maddie has taken on a very protective role, almost like an overly protective mother. She expressed her feelings that until he can be reliable and avoid unnecessary drama, it might be best if they keep his presence unknown to them.

Additionally, Robyn mentioned that she’s been urging Kody to make amends, and she expressed, “I believe it would also be beneficial if the children took similar steps as well.

Currently, Kody appears unwilling to bridge the gap, expressing frustration as he feels their conversations are merely sources of gossip and he’s grown weary of it.

During our celebration on our 32nd anniversary, he hinted that he never truly loved me and felt compelled to marry me, Meri confided in her friend Brandi during the September 15 premiere. “And I responded, ‘Kody,’ I said, ‘I know you did love me.’

And if he didn’t, the mom to Leon Brown said in a confessional, why did he ever propose? 

She pondered, “Why would a solitary young man decide to marry a solitary young woman if he didn’t have feelings for her? Isn’t it heartless to select someone from a group and then say, ‘I choose you as an experiment to try to make myself fall in love with you for the next 32 years’?

In a private conversation, Kody expressed: “Well, Meri is making some claims against me. She can say whatever she pleases. I choose not to respond to them.

Though, he would share that they never enjoyed a honeymoon period. 

On the October 20th episode, he emphatically stated that their marriage was in trouble from the very beginning. He claimed to have had a significantly stronger bond with Janelle, Christine, and Robyn instead.

He acknowledged that he “should have ended the relationship twenty-five years back,” but he continued due to fear, pointing out, “Authority figures would not permit remarriage if you’re disposing of spouses.

As I pondered whether to develop Coyote Pass or put it up for sale, I realized the first order of business was settling my Arizona property debt. With Kody unwilling to engage in a conversation about this matter, I find myself in a difficult situation. I believe that seeking legal advice might be my only option to extract any sort of resolution from him. I shared this thought with my former sister wife, Christine Brown, during our recent chat on the 22nd of September.

In simpler terms, Janelle admitted that since she doesn’t have a valid marriage contract with Kody, she has no legal basis for making any property claims on his assets. To explain further, she noted that it isn’t as easy as simply calling a lawyer to file for divorce because, in this case, there is no legally recognized marriage.

Kody’s reason for avoiding conversations about the Arizona property with Janelle is because he no longer feels secure trusting her.

He asserted during the September 22 episode that we would settle the property when necessary, and he didn’t want to share details about his actions or plans because he’s grown weary of revealing information that gets distorted by the gossip network in our fractured family.

A bit of a pot calling the kettle black, Janelle said in her own interview. 

She expressed, “He seems to spill secrets as easily as water from a sieve. When he confided in me details about his past relationships and multiple wives, I felt it wasn’t appropriate for him to share such information with me.

In days gone by, before their affection for each other grew more abundant than it waned, they would combine their savings in a single shared container.

In simpler terms, Janelle said during the September 22nd episode that we would do everything possible to aid one individual, and then collectively stand behind another. This was the usual practice until around ten years ago. However, things have suddenly shifted, and it’s more about personal wealth (estates) instead of collective support.

When Robyn required a house in Arizona, everyone contributed towards purchasing a luxurious $1.65 million five-bedroom property that had recently been put up for sale in August.

Initially, Robyn stated that buying the property would benefit the entire family. However, when Janelle proposed that they all be co-signers on the mortgage, she was turned down. Kody reacted by saying, “No, no, we need to safeguard, you understand, safeguard Robyn’s estate,” according to Janelle’s recollection. Now that she’s leaving the family, Janelle mentioned that she wants her share of the Coyote Pass profits and also wants to recover the money she invested in Robyn’s house.

But that could be a tough sell. 

In her remarks, Robyn stated, “We’ve collaborated for such a lengthy period,” and with Janelle mentioning she was owed funds from them, Robyn further commented, “It’s just… how do you tally it up? How do you arrive at that figure? It’s all so perplexing.

Janelle expressed her frustration about the family’s inability to repay Coyote Pass, stating that Kody often mentioned having numerous other financial obligations. However, she has observed him acquiring various assets such as trailers and home decorations. She commented on the art adorning Robyn and Kody’s walls, saying she notices a lot of possessions in their house. “I see all these things,” she said, adding that while she understands people can spend money on items too. (Kody, on the other hand, explained that most of his funds went towards purchasing vehicles—”Basically maintained a fleet”—and children’s insurance.)

Janelle admitted she hadn’t known the details of Kody and Robyn’s financial management, but she often found herself astonished by Robyn’s well-maintained backyard and abundance of possessions. She would exclaim, “Wow, that’s impressive! I wonder…

Essentially, she expressed that he didn’t give enough importance to her needs or desires, which over time became a significant problem for her. Moreover, her children, both adults, grew increasingly frustrated, asking questions such as “What’s going on, Mom?”.

In Robyn’s perspective, she became quite diligent about managing her finances following the breakdown of her first marriage.

She admitted during the September 22 episode that she wasn’t always good with finances. Growing up, she encountered financial struggles, and it was during her divorce that she truly mastered budgeting skills. Regarding her fellow sister wives, she explained, “It seems like you placed a different emphasis on where your money should be spent compared to me.

Currently, as seen on the September 22 episode, Janelle admitted that there’s little interaction between her, Meri, Robyn, and Kody at present, and she doesn’t anticipate this situation changing significantly in the near future since they seldom connect with their respective families.

Speaking fondly about the four homes on a single cul-de-sac in Las Vegas, Kody referred to it as “the best period of my life”. He explained, “Things were going wonderfully, with Maddie and Caleb nearby, and it was truly enjoyable having them around. Moreover, I held a special affection for Caleb; he felt very much like family.

However, in Arizona, disagreements arose concerning coronavirus safety measures, leading to a disintegration of order. Subsequently, when his marital unions dissolved, he lamented that the bond with his children suffered too, describing it as a deterioration of once sweet relationships.

But Christine insisted their were issues well before she announced she was leaving in late 2021. 

She remarked during the September 22 episode, “The children who felt frustrated had been feeling that way long before I departed.” She explained further that her departure did not impact the dynamic between their father and his children; instead, Kody has the ability to mend his relationships with his kids.

Though it’ll definitely take some work. 

Kody shared, “I’ve been really upset about how I’ve been treated, and it’s left me struggling to move past it. The problem is, I can’t accept blame for actions that my wife or ex-wife claims I’ve taken. I’m hoping that one day the resentment will fade, and we’ll be able to find forgiveness and love towards each other again.

At the time they got married when they were 21 and 19 years old, both spiritually and legally, Kody and Meri admitted that they weren’t particularly well acquainted with each other. (Later on, in 2014, they decided to file for divorce so Kody could adopt Robyn’s three oldest children from her previous marriage.)

In our marriage, she seemed quite different from the start, and I believe there were some issues she carried with her that I wasn’t aware of at first. At first, I thought I could tolerate it. However, he stated that everything turned into arguments, and he found it unbearable to live in a state where she was consistently upset with him.

Despite his desire to depart, Kody stated that a man in plural marriage couldn’t ask for a divorce due to their rules. Consequently, he was unable to escape from that relationship. However, it wasn’t that he yearned to leave the relationship entirely; rather, he sought to determine if they could salvage and repair it instead.

Thus, due to the conflicting signals, he admitted that Meri believed they could resolve their issues. However, whenever they were in each other’s company, Kody stated, “She wasn’t pleasant, she wasn’t amusing, she wasn’t compassionate, she wasn’t engaging. I’m trying to keep my curiosity for her alive, but I find myself growing tired.

In a show of fairness, he mentioned, it was understandable that Meri might feel left behind, “However, it wasn’t me who asked her to leave. Instead, Christine, Janelle, and Meri made the decision for me to move out from our shared home.

Even though Janelle and Christine didn’t feel the necessity of legally dividing from Kody as they were never formally married, Meri requested a formal church-sanctioned separation, known as a “release,” towards the end of 2022.

She clarified during the September 22 episode that all four of us women were united with Kody through our church in a religious sense, but not legally. We referred to it as a covenant. Since we’re no longer pursuing marriage with him, I think it’s appropriate to dissolve this covenant entirely. I don’t want to be bound to him for eternity if he doesn’t wish for that, and at this point, I feel it’s best for us to completely part ways.

Kody was hesitant about the notion, she mentioned, preferring not to recognize or submit to the power held by the church’s leaders.

Kody stated his viewpoint clearly: “The harm is so extensive that reconciliation isn’t an option anymore,” he said. “Furthermore, when it comes to our accountability before God, I don’t wish to be held responsible by this church and its nonsense. Consequently, I plan to allow Meri her freedom to act as she pleases because if I’m upset with her, it leads to conflict. frankly, I just want her to leave because it seems like she’s been stuck in the past for years.

The holiday gift exchange discussion in 2021 took an unpleasant turn for the 18 Brown children. As Christine explained, “Things fell apart, things turned sour.” It seemed that Kody and Robyn, along with their kids, were on one side and had no interest in involving Janelle, me, or our children. This text conversation led to a rift within the group afterwards.

According to Robyn, her older children perceived the interaction as uncomfortable and felt it necessary to distance themselves from the relationship, not because they wanted to cut ties completely, but rather because things had become awkward for them. She emphasized that it wasn’t a matter of “We never want to see you again, we have no desire to be associated with you,” but more along the lines of “This situation has become unpleasant.

For his part, Gabriel is hoping that they could find their way back to each other. 

He admitted on the October 13th episode that what he yearns for most is rekindling a relationship with Robyn’s children. In middle school, Aurora was his preferred companion, and in high school, he often attempted to connect with Dayton. However, he doesn’t hold much optimism about forming a relationship with their father and Robyn.

Aurora clarified that she had been informed numerous times, by various individuals, that she wasn’t welcomed into the family when her mother married Kody in 2010. She emphasized that they never regarded her as a sister, and they did not perceive or treat her in that manner.

Her sister, Breanna, expressed that the parents might’ve made more effort to strengthen our familial bond, but unfortunately, that connection was never fully established.

But Christine isn’t sure how they could have opened their arms any wider.

Robyn’s children and Robyn are always welcome everywhere,” she emphasized. “To put it simply, they can feel free to drop by our house whenever they please.

Simultaneously, she mentioned, her daughter Ysabel Brown shared a strong bond with Robyn’s children, and Mykelti Brown Padron resided with them for a while: “We had tough periods, and my kids felt exasperated at times, but they regarded Robyn’s children as their siblings regardless.

Speaking passionately about the freedom it offered, Janelle explained her perspective on plural marriage as follows: “In ideal circumstances, you become an integral part of an extraordinary family system, connected to a community that supports and nurtures you. You have a strong bond with your spouse, yet retain all your personal independence. For me, this unique arrangement in plural marriage is truly remarkable.

Kody, however, wouldn’t say “I do” to polygamy again.

He expressed his viewpoint during the December 1st broadcast: “Polygamy hinders emotional intimacy.” He explained further, saying that everyone becomes guarded in such a situation. What he truly desires is an emotionally open, intimate relationship with a woman, but that level of vulnerability is difficult to achieve within polygamy.

In my perspective, I found it challenging for Kody to divide his affection when our family moved from Las Vegas to Arizona in 2018, as shared by Janelle.

On the September 29 episode, it was mentioned that when Kody relocated to Flagstaff, he found it simpler to be apart from others. Occasionally, I had to remind him of our plans because he would often cite fatigue as an excuse not to visit me. In essence, she said, “I’m so tired. But let me tell you, you can rest just as comfortably at my place as you do at Robyn’s.

In simpler terms, Janelle asserted that her children were reprimanded if they dared to open Robyn’s refrigerator. On the other hand, Christine’s kids felt distant because they noticed that Robyn was in a relationship with their father, but he wasn’t living with them at home.

And Robyn said her crew definitely felt the divide. 

In the latest episode, I confided that while Meri welcomed us wholeheartedly, the rest of the family found it challenging to embrace my children and me. Essentially, our deepest desire has always been to be fully integrated into this extended family.

However, Gabriel might contend that he and his kin made significant efforts to integrate them into their group.

In the October 13th episode, he expressed his belief that Robyn seems to have a tendency to view herself as a victim. To put it simply, that’s his perspective. And while I don’t necessarily fault her for this, I believe that everyone, in their own way, develops strategies to help them cope and survive.

Yet, he went on to say, “If it’s truly in her mind that we mistreated her or her children, despite the fact that she was frequently favored by Dad and we were always trying to build a connection with her kids, if she genuinely thinks this, then there is no possibility of me having a relationship with Robyn in the future.

During a September 29 broadcast, Kody revealed how the constant movement of his father between four homes had an impact on his 18 children. He recounted an instance where Ariella, their youngest born in January 2016, held onto him tightly as he was about to leave.

In my own words, I found myself saying, “I had to tell her, ‘Another wife and mother await me, other children who need their father.’ Yet here she is, clinging to my legs, crying, ‘Don’t abandon me, Daddy, don’t leave me.’ It’s a tough predicament, truly.

Unfortunately, that’s just a reality of plural marriage, insisted Janelle. 

From the outset, she clarified that her children had understood their father wouldn’t be a constant presence due to his absences lasting more than three or four days. I’ve often felt that Kody and Robyn handled the situation poorly with their kids. In my opinion, it was questionable parenting. Throughout family history, the other children managed without him for extended periods, and they have turned out to be well-adjusted adults.

Among the rare group of kids with the Brown surname, Mykelti managed to maintain relationships with both Robyn, Kody, and Kody’s other wives, Christine and Janelle. In the midst of Kody’s divorces, Mykelti often acted as a mediator or peacemaker.

From the very start, Mykelti felt a strong bond with Robyn when she joined the Brown family. In fact, Mykelti extended an invitation to Robyn to be present at the birth of her twins, Archer and Ace, in November 2022.

In one of the episodes on September 29th, Mykelti shared, “When Robyn initially became part of our family, I was still trying to discover myself. But she managed to make me feel unique and understood.” She added, “Robyn was a comforting presence when I needed someone. She was there for me in my moments of need, listening to me, loving me.

As an over-the-moon fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement when Robyn joined our family and it was clear she and Mykelti hit it off perfectly – exactly what I had dreamed of! On the October 6 episode, Christine expressed her joy, stating, “When I was so eager about building a plural family, I yearned for my kids to have strong bonds with other moms. And now, seeing this connection between Robyn and Mykelti, it’s more than I could have ever asked for!

Kody expresses that it’s not just his wives who are distancing him from their lives, but rather they’re intentionally excluding him as a form of retribution for a crime he didn’t perpetrate. During the October 6 episodes, he shared this perspective regarding his estrangement from some of his older children. He believes that he is being punished unfairly because he didn’t fall deeply in love with their mothers.

What’s more, he continued, he think his former spouses are a bit to blame. 

He mentioned that the strain in his relationship with his kids is predominantly due to negative comments, stating, “It seems my mind constantly links their issues to me talking about myself negatively.” He further explained, “The emotional turbulence caused by our family’s separation or other difficulties often results in a thought pattern like, ‘They must be upset because Dad made mistakes.’

However, although he accepts some responsibility, he strongly objects to the insults. In fact, when discussing his relationship with Hunter, Maddie, and Gabriel, Kody admitted that one of his children had replied to a text message saying, “You are worthless. I wouldn’t talk to you again even if I tried.

In another occurrence, he expressed to the cameras, “One of my children recently said to me, ‘You are a jerk. I will never speak to you again. You have manipulated me and indoctrinated me.’

He’s unwilling to continue handling the issue alone, as he stated, “I won’t stretch out my hand forever.” He believes his grown-ups should take a more active role in resolving matters. However, he is prepared to put forth the effort; but, someone else must reciprocate and make an effort too.

For Robyn, watching Kody’s estrangement from his adult children hit far too close to home. 

In her conversation during the October 6th episode, she shared that her parents divorced when she was young. At that time, her father lived with another woman in a different city, while her mother lived on her own. She recalled asking him why he wasn’t around when she was younger, to which he offered flimsy explanations that left her feeling disappointed.

Instead of letting Kody’s wounded feelings hinder his attempts, she was determined to press on. In a heated exchange captured on camera towards the end of 2022, she expressed something along the lines of, “I find it tough not to feel like my respect for you is slightly diminishing.

Even though Kody admitted that he might need to do more to repair his relationship with his children, he emphasized that healing his own heart comes first.

He expressed his frustration by stating, “Some of my children seem to be ganging up on me. I find myself on edge when speaking with them because I fear they might accuse me, which could cause me to react impulsively and potentially make things worse.

Despite many members of the family being present at Logan’s wedding to Michelle Petty in October 2022, there seemed to be a lack of affection or warmth among them.

In the October 6th episode, I voiced my concerns to Robyn about how Madison hurriedly took her children away from me. Remarkably, my daughter hadn’t informed me that she was carrying her third child, Josephine, who was born in February 2023. It’s unfortunate that I wasn’t aware of her pregnancy.

Frankly, Maddie doesn’t tell her dad much of anything with the two rarely speaking.

Janelle clarified why Maddie avoided Kody at the wedding: he has no relationship with her. Maddie values her children deeply and has not seen Kody since Evie was born over three-and-a-half years ago. She didn’t want him to suddenly appear and surprise them, saying ‘I’m your grandpa,’ leaving the kids confused about who this stranger is.

Kody believes it’s not feasible for grandparents to be constantly involved in their grandchildren’s lives, particularly when children are relocated to a completely different coast. Given his commitments in Flagstaff, he has his own work and personal responsibilities.

It appears that there’s a significant disagreement between Kody and his grown-up kids regarding their current estrangement, with one contentious issue being Kody insisting on an apology or acknowledgment of wrongdoing from them.

Following the end of the COVID-related concerns, we found ourselves resuming our regular routines, but the family still struggled to reconcile. Kody expressed that his sons should apologize, particularly to Robyn, for past actions, as he later explained in the Oct. 13 episode. Essentially, he felt they needed to discuss these matters with him directly.

In Janelle’s words, Kody’s problem was that he felt his children hadn’t remained faithful to him, and in her opinion, the most valuable family member who has poured her heart and soul into the family had been treated disrespectfully or unfairly. She expressed her sentiments as, “Whatever Kody, yeah, whatever.

Gabriel echoed a similar sentiment, narrating a talk with his father. “He persistently put forth that I owed him an apology,” he told Janelle. “After a while, I simply said, ‘Hey, unless you’re genuinely prepared to rebuild our relationship and work things out, we won’t converse anymore.’ A few days later, he reached out and messaged me. He stated, ‘Hey, I’ve been contemplating your words. I forgive you, Please forgive me.’ I responded, ‘Forgive me for what?’

As one of the six children Kody has with Janelle, my youngest sister Savanah is the only one I regularly interact with. Although it’s not often, about every couple of months, he calls me up and we spend some quality time together. The rest of us kids don’t have much of a connection with him at present.

Regarding Savannah, who completed high school in 2023, she perceives her four elder brothers as assuming a parental or paternal role. Already, Savannah has admitted to Janelle that she might ask her siblings to accompany her during her future wedding procession.

Janelle shared, “I’ve discussed the matter with Savanah, and she expressed, ‘You know, I’ve come to understand that this is his character.’ He will likely be a father who joins us for fun times and then leaves again. I can adapt to his lifestyle. It’s alright.

Janelle, however, is less forgiving. 

She expressed her exasperation towards Kody, saying, “I’m really fed up with him,” she admitted. “You know, from my experience, it’s not uncommon for men like him to disappear after a divorce, leaving the children behind.

Initially, when the strain between them emerged, “Gabriel found it particularly tough as Kody frequently invited Gabriel along during his work travels,” explained Janelle, adding that Kody had been a highly involved father until relatively recently.

Despite being puzzled about what might have caused his father’s anger, Gabriel declared during the Oct. 13 episode, “I told Dad that if he doesn’t change and can’t accept responsibility, then I won’t visit him anymore. And I’m completely fine with that choice.

In her words, he finds tranquility knowing his father isn’t a part of his life. Just as I wish the same for all my children, and I believe they are gradually understanding this too.

For his part, Kody also seems resigned to the situation. 

In all honesty, I truly empathize with how Gabriel seems to be feeling, but unfortunately, my efforts to connect with him have been unsuccessful so far. Despite making numerous attempts, he’s yet to respond positively. However, let me assure you, my interest hasn’t waned in the slightest.

In late 2022, Meri was the one who formally ended her relationship with Kody, after having been his last wife to depart, by obtaining what their church refers to as a release, based on the grounds of abandonment.

On the October 13th episode, she pointed out that he dislikes that particular word since he believes he didn’t leave her. Instead, she feels as if he did.

To put it another way, she believes he paid little attention to her until she decided to depart, so as to assert, “I have no involvement in this matter.

And Kody didn’t totally deny that he had a bit of a strategy. 

He admitted he had moved on a while back, but acknowledged his fear in confronting the issue due to Meri’s unfaithfulness. He’d always been concerned about how she might react if he ended things. After all, when you go through a divorce, your reputation can take a hit.

Instead, alleged Meri, it was hers that was being tarnished. 

She expressed her disappointment by saying, “It’s truly unfortunate how Kody is discussing our marriage in this manner.” It seems as though his perspective on our relationship has shifted, yet the things he’s telling others about me are not accurate, and unfortunately, they appear to be taking them as truth.

Before Christina parted ways with Kody, it became clear to her that they were not compatible based on their assessment, which was suggested by their marriage and family therapist in Las Vegas.

Christine penned down a list detailing the traits she desired in a partner, which included being a good communicator, someone consistently involved in her and their potential children’s lives, and someone who found her attractive. However, Kody didn’t possess any of these qualities as she disclosed on October 20th’s episode, stating, “He wasn’t any of the things I was looking for,” and when she presented him with the list, he admitted, “I’m not any of those things for you.” She responded, “No, you aren’t.

The letter played a significant role in helping her realize swiftly that David Woolley was indeed her match.

She enthused about the widower with eight children, stating, “Family is what matters most to him.” Having run his own drywall company, he’s known for his integrity and authenticity. He’s an exceptional communicator as well.

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2025-01-27 07:27