It took my breath away when Christine said that this was an ending. Profound. Most people talk about weddings being new beginnings. Christine recognized the ending of what was working for the OG3.
Not that what was working for the OG3 was great at all, since nobody really got what they wanted and the kids got very little attention from their dad, but the adults had all agreed to it.
You’ll need more bourbon than that amount in your glass! Please take note, there are never ever any real tears when she fake cries! It’s so obnoxious all her fake crying
Kody should have taken Robyn’s kids so she could get ready. I still feel horrible for Christine.Everything around Truly’s birth has been so tarnished by Kody’s behavior. Especially considering how she was considered a high risk pregnancy after going through trauma from the loss of her pregnancy before.
Robyn having another dress made irks me. The fleecing of the pot. She didn’t need to spend that kind of money on a second dress. I guess because she came into the family with so much debt, three kids and no job. Sorry for the rant!
The part where you speak about remembering to having an open mind with your opinions reminded me of a great quote! “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. “ - Mark Twain
I'm worried about her girls doing the same thing. Aurora seems genuine but Brianna in the recent season seemed almost fake crying. I'm not sure if it was how it was edited or if it was fake.
Meri is the queen of making jokes that aren't jokes. People say Robyn cried a lot but Meri was constantly in tears even as she defended a belief system she didn't think she could ever disagree with.
I dont come from a cult or religious family but both me and my sister have lost contact with my mom because she never tries to keep a relationship with us. I remember one time when my sister was going through a depression and saying for the first time "i just want a mom and i want to feel wanted". That hurt me so bad, my sweet sister who deserves the world. I know how hard it can be to actively say "I deserve better" and block out family even tho you want nothing more than to love them and be loved by them.
He had delusions of grandeur and how important his role of changing people’s minds about polygamy, LDS,AUB, Mormonism, etc. Once it didn’t become his reality he became angry.
Until Kooter and Robyn start holding themselves accountable, the public won’t give them a free pass. I’m sorry, but that really is the way of the world.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I am a SW watcher from the very first episode. I hate to admit that in the beginning I thought they worked as a family. That was my fascination...I couldn't , in any universe , imagine sharing my husband. I really believed the polygamist propaganda of it all. Now knowing the reality, it breaks my heart. I definitely have a parasocial attachment..... I want to stop following SW content, but I can't. ANYWAY, I am glad you survived your time in the AUB. My heart breaks for your family. AND again thank you for sharing your life with us.
I also watched SW from the first episode on TLC and fascinated with the same inner workings of the Brown family. I did stop watching after the Mary catfishing scandal (not sure what season?). I kept up with them via People magazine and reddit, but when I saw a TLC trailer in 2022, it hooked me back in 📺
I believe that no possession is more valuable than your child's value and self worth. This means if a plate is broken buy a new plate. Care more for your children than your possessions.
He will probably not forgive himself if he does not go up there and help his grandma. His dad has stolen her property, she has basically asked him for help. she wants that book out.
It is really good to hear the truth from an actual family member. I am sorry & it's so heartbreaking listening to what you and your siblings and ALL children of polygamy went through such hell. 😢🥺❤️🩹
I absolutely appreciate you recapping these episodes! I hope you continue to recap the seasons because I am learning so much from your experience and honesty. The explanations of the culture and beliefs is helpful for seeing Mormonism for what it is and not for its portrayal. It’s fascinating as an outsider but then I’m reminded that these are real beliefs by real people. Very proud of all the hard work you’ve done thus far because it’s not easy to go against your beliefs and family to change the way you see the world.
Agreed. Ben gives very relevant context to the actions and attitudes we see on SW. I still enjoy the content creators that snark on the show but this channel is just so important.
So refreshing to hear commentary on this show from someone who is so bright and has such great insight. I love what you said about the worst things in history being done out of total certainty. NOTHING could be more true!
I just wanted to say, that I am truly happy you were able to escape polygamy and the fact you saved your children as well. I'm also thankful I found your videos on RU-vid since I don't have Tictok. :) I have learned more about The Brown Family and polygamy in your first video than I did watching 18 Seasons of Sister Wives. Thank you and God Bless!
Thanks for reminding me about future faking. Disengaging myself from a narcissist friend and started to miss them a bit. When you mentioned that trick (one of their favorites - i call it dangling the carrot), it strengthened my resolve to stay away. ❤
Wow, the Brown DNA is strong. You and Kody are clones. Sorry, not trying to hurt your feelings. Really love your input to the Sister Wives story. Very informative. I am subscribed!👍
I absolutely love listening to you, you are sooo smart! You put things in ways that really helped me understand my own thoughts and feelings. Love following you. ❤
Dear Ben I agree with your point that BIG emmotions for children take no time to be present and hold space for them. As a social worker, I have adults who also have BIG emmotions and recently I couldn't hold space for the individual. She had taken up a lot of space and continued to demand more to the point of being obtuse to my colleauges and manager. my brain broke and told her I couldn't hold space any further.
This is so fun! I would LOVE to hear more about the AUB doctrines and other secrets. Specifically, the Mormon numerology 🤣 It seems like there are specific numbers of spouses to get to heaven.
Wait til you see Robyn kick the dog. And then push the child, i. think it was Truely ...away from her when the little one tried to be included in something she was doing, and the note on the fridge saying Don't eat food without asking...and the things she says about the other kids, mostly Janelle's boys. ugh ...edit.. I just remembered that some people on reddit were saying that the dog kicking had been edited out...I have only ever watched each episode one time. I couldn't take a rewatch of any season
Is that drinking game Robyn really crying or typical no tears Robyn pretending to cry with no tears. If it's the latter, you're going to need a lot more whiskey than that!
I’m also a Gemini with Libra rising. The only Gemini trait that ever felt like something I could relate to was being able to see both sides of arguments. Which can be a bad thing. Also, I’m born on the day historians say would likely be the actual birth day of Jesus when taking clues from the Bible. 😅
The thing you said about your dad really ressonates with me. My parents are far from religious but one is a narcissist and the other does not know how to be there ever. I agree with you and have done the same with my dad. Except give him a book 😅
If you like sweet, and haven't liked wine generally because of the bitterness, try Ice Wine. I hate it because it's so sweet, but a lot of people love it. The grapes are grown in cold climates, like up here in Canada :)
Glad you got that drink and Jaysus the comedy comes from pain man but you make art out of it. Good for you. I can tell you have done an amazing amount of work. You are super impressive man.
Thank you for that and you’re kind words in why you’re doing this. And for understanding that Kody and family are people.. people in the “big wild world” love to watch a train wreck but they are people still and they all love to hate it’s just sad all around if you ask me
I forgot how good they were at lieing at the begining. it did not take long for the truth to start to show. All the OG wives admit they were never really close, they never spent a lot of time together.
So true. Janelle and Christine stayed on their People interview last summer that they only became close when they moved to Flagstaff which was 8 years after season 1!
The family did get therapy. They acknowledged they needed help. The problem, imo, was that Kody still had too much power. Maybe, Nancy the therapist, knew how careful she needed to be? They would have walked away? Certain things didn't get discussed. And unfortunately, Kody ended up going old-school patriarcy because he felt tired & burdened. He moved backwards. Anyone not being blindly loyal, had to walk. He changed the contract while blaming everyone else. He felt like a victim while alienating everyone. Would that have happened if the therapy was successful? Who knows... During the sessions it was mainly the wives faults, since they were the ones with issues... Kody was kind to be there. Sessions ended sometimes up with placing blame.
I'm not on TikTok so I'm glad you put these on youtube. I also am no contact with my dad and I do comedy. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get to talk to you someday about the comparisons of the evangelical church and what you've talked about here. Obviously not plural marriage, but damn if we don't also indulge in so much of the toxic behaviors but with our own fun twist.
You translated your golden plate with Robyn’s magic cap in hand? (Don’t worry, your uncle will explain it several times, over 18 seasons) Fresh King Benjamin is truly a prophet of sanity. The LDS Church + polygamy broke generations & generations of my family (mainly the women, but all were affected), most of my living cousins are exmo, I’m a first generation heathen, and so - thank you mom. Thank you for bringing healing through these videos and humor to those who still struggle. I have more than compassion for my elderly dad. He was born to believe in only what his family had carried on their backs from New England to Utah Territory. Joseph Smith, don’t even get me started. Thanks again for your brutal honesty. There’s always more than meets the eye about SW. I hope one day K&R can practice honest emotional and financial accountability for the remaining surviving family and their exes.
