Meri Brown Says She’s Done with Christine Brown Forever!
By Alex Johnson
September 17, 2025
Meri Brown has made a big announcement. She is done with her former sister wife, Christine Brown. And she means it forever. The star from the TV show “Sister Wives” shared her feelings on a podcast. Fans are shocked. Many are talking about it online. This news comes right before the new season starts.
Meri spoke on the “I Do, Part 2” podcast. She said she and Christine do not talk anymore. “We don’t talk,” Meri explained. “On my part, there’s no hate. I just don’t choose to have her in my life.” She added that it is not healthy for her. It is not safe for her emotions. Meri feels their values do not match. “There’s certain things that I want and I need in a relationship,” she said. “And she absolutely doesn’t have that.”
Meri also talked about old times. They had some good moments. But now, she does not want a relationship with everyone in the family. “I don’t have to have relationships with everybody,” she stated. “Nor do I want to. It’s not healthy for me.” This shows how serious she is. Fans see this as a final goodbye.
The story goes back to their time on “Sister Wives.” The show started in 2010. It follows the Brown family. They lived in a polygamous marriage. Kody Brown had four wives. Meri was the first one. She married Kody in 1990. Christine joined later, in 1994. They shared a home in Utah at first. The family moved to Las Vegas. Then to Arizona. Life was full of ups and downs. The show captured it all. Viewers watched their kids grow up. They saw fights and joys.
But things changed over time. Kody’s marriages fell apart. Christine left first. She announced her split in 2021. She said she was done after 25 years. Meri left in 2023. She felt pushed out. Janelle, another wife, left too. Only Robyn stays with Kody now. The family is broken. No one lives together anymore.
Meri and Christine’s friendship ended years ago. Christine wrote about it in her new book. The book is called “Tell It Like It Is.” It came out in September 2025. In it, she shares her side. She calls Meri the “top wife.” Meri made rules for the family. Christine thought they were too strict. She felt they were unfair.
One key fight happened long ago. It was over just 10 cents. Christine’s daughter, Mykelti, was a kid then. She was at a store. She was short 10 cents for candy. Meri heard about it. She told her own child, Leon. Leon passed the message to Mykelti. He said Meri was upset. Christine got mad. She felt Meri was too harsh. “I’d had enough,” Christine wrote. “And my mama bear came roaring.” She yelled at Meri. “Don’t talk to my kids,” she said. “I don’t want you near them. I don’t want you to come downstairs anymore. Our relationship is done!”
That moment broke their bond. Christine said it in her book. She felt Meri could not be trusted with kids. Meri might get angry too fast. Years passed. The hurt stayed. Now, both women are clear. They do not need each other.
Christine shared her thoughts too. She spoke on “The Sarah Fraser Show.” She said she wishes Meri well. “I do wish her well,” Christine noted. “But there is no need for us to have any type of relationship whatsoever.” She added it would not help either of them. Christine is happy now. She married David Woolley in 2023. They live in Utah. She has a big family. Her life is full.
Meri is moving on too. She runs a bed and breakfast in Utah. It is called Lizzie’s Heritage Inn. She enjoys her freedom. But she still watches the show. She defended Kody recently. Some fans think she misses the family. Others say she is strong for speaking out.
Fans have mixed feelings. On Reddit, some support Meri. They say Christine was mean in her book. One user wrote, “Meri deserves peace. Christine should let go.” Others back Christine. They point to old family rules. “Meri was too bossy,” one said. “Christine had to stand up.” Twitter is full of posts. Hashtags like #SisterWivesDrama trend. People debate who is right. Many hope for peace. But it seems unlikely.
This news hits as Season 20 starts soon. It premieres on September 28 at 10 p.m. on TLC. The show will show more family splits. Kody and Robyn face money issues. Janelle talks about her life alone. Christine shares wedding joy. Meri might appear too. But will she and Christine be on screen together? Probably not. The drama keeps viewers hooked. “Sister Wives” has run for 19 seasons. It changed TV. It showed polygamy in a real way. Now, it shows breakups.
Experts say this is common in big families. When marriages end, old friends drift. In polygamy, it is harder. Rules and ranks cause fights. A therapist told a news site, “Healing takes time. But some bonds break for good.” Meri seems to agree. She chooses her peace.
What does this mean for the show? Ratings might go up. Fans love the real talk. But it hurts the cast. Kids like Mykelti feel it. She is grown now. She has her own family. But old stories bring back pain.
Meri’s words are strong. “Forever” is a big word. She means no going back. Christine agrees. Both women are free. They build new lives. Fans will watch closely. The Browns’ story is not over. But for Meri and Christine, it is.
This tale shows family is complex. Even on TV, feelings run deep. Viewers learn from it. They see strength in letting go. As Season 20 nears, eyes are on the Browns. What twists come next? Only time will tell.