Kody Brown’s messy saga continues Sister wives after the disastrous end of three polygamous marriages. Kody introduced viewers to his wives Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, and Christine Brown in Season 1. By the end of the season, he had added a fourth wife, Robyn Brown. The family proudly dispelled misconceptions about polygamy and captivated audiences as they managed 18 children and four households. Kody and his wife were devoted members of the Apostolic United Brethren, a fundamentalist Mormon sect.
Unfortunately, it soon became clear that Kody favored Robyn over his other wives, and the family’s multiculturalism began to unravel. Christine left Kody, followed by Janell and Meri. Kody’s religious beliefs changed as his polygamous lifestyle collapsed, and he began to diverge from the conservative views that had defined him. Kody’s latest revelation sheds more light on his background and why religion became a driving force in his life.
Kody admitted that he lost his virginity in college
He had always presented himself as a faithful Mormon
In the latest episode Sister wivesKody made an amazing confession. He told how he had lost his virginity to a woman he dated in collegebefore marrying Meri at the age of 21. Kody called the shame he felt after the experience “devastating.”
Kody has been featured the whole time Sister Wives’ 19 seasons preaching about the importance of a clean culture. He warned his children about the dangers of premarital intimacy, even kissing. Christine said she and Kody didn’t kiss until they were married. Brown women were also taught to wear extremely modest clothing, especially in the show’s early seasons.
When Robyn joined the family, she gave a tearful speech to the children in which she regretted giving up her purity as a young woman. There was shame surrounding the subject, and her experiences were used to instill fear of extramarital sex.
It’s notable that while Robyn bears her soul, Kody never spoke about her own experience until now.
Kody’s secret sheds new light on his fundamentalist view of sexuality
His shame affected his vision
Kody’s admission that he had broken a cardinal rule of his religion is especially shocking given his pious attitude toward sexuality. The shame he probably felt was influenced by his decision to practice polygamy and push a culture of cleanliness to their children. Kody believed he had committed a great sin and needed to prove his devotion to atone for it.
The anecdote also explains Kody’s unique bond with Robyn. He and Robyn had similar experiences as young adults, which is why they probably had similar attitudes about plural marriage. When the brown children grew up and Kody’s wives adjusted to their new independence, Kody and Robyn still held on to their dream of living together as a united family. It seems that both Kody and Robyn are looking to their religion’s encouragement of polygamy as a way to atone for their mistakes, even though Kody’s other marriages were already hanging in the balance.
Kody was never close enough to Janelle or Christine to tell them his secret
His revelation points to the imbalance in his marriage
Although Kody said he opened up to Robyn about his past shortly after they met, he never told Janelle or Christine.
He claimed this was because he never felt safe enough with them to share his deepest secrets.
This shows how Kody’s marriages to Janelle and Christine were never on par with his other marriages, which was a sure sign of impending disaster.
Kody’s choice to keep his past a secret from Janelle and Christine shows how strained their relationship was from the beginning. It also explains why Kody’s wives had trouble understanding some of his views on religion and polygamy. If they had been aware of the shame Kody had buried, they might have more easily understood his motives. But without open communication, it’s no wonder Kody’s Marriages didn’t survive.
Kody’s religious development led him away from polygamy
His changing beliefs coincided with the end of his marriage
Despite being one of the most famous polygamists of our time, TLC‘s Kody is now living in a monogamous relationship with Robyn. He became disenchanted with his religion by invoking its control over matters as minor as his hairstyle. As he distanced himself from the belief system that had pushed him toward polygamy, Kody was no longer forced to pretend his marriage was working. He neglected his relationships with Meri, Janelle, and Christine, which eventually caused them to leave him.
Kody no longer believes in polygamy. He admitted that it is unsustainable and prevents true intimacy. It is no coincidence that after 19 seasons Sister wivesKody is now able to talk about his past and admit that he wasn’t always perfect. His ability to shed his facade and be honest about his mistakes shows Kody’s evolution away from the man he appeared in season 1. Kody’s shame influenced his decision to live in a plural marriage, but his religious beliefs weakened, as did his commitment to his wives. .
Sister wives season 19 airs Sundays at 10pm ET/PT on TLC.
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