Summary
- The tragic death of Kody Brown’s son Garrison Brown may affect Meri Brown’s weight loss journey.
- Despite the heartbreak, Meri remains focused on growing her business empire, still going strong as she tries to expand her business.
- Although her love life has been disappointing, Mere’s determination to move forward and focus on her well-being shines through the sadness.
This article contains information about suicide that may trigger some readers.
After finally leaving Kody Brown, Sister wives star Meri Brown has slimmed down and focused on growing her business empire. Meri was Kody’s first wife and they were married for 32 years before they finally decided to divorce. The couple had one child together, and Meri lasted much longer than it should have.
By the time he walked away, Kody had been neglecting his first wife for several years. To add insult to injury, Kody had openly admitted that Meri was no longer interested in him.
Although Meri believed in their polygamous lifestyle, the neglect and humiliation was too much. In January 2023 Sister wives the stars of season 18 announced their separation. The couple had already divorced in 2014 so that Kody could legally marry his fourth wife, Robyn Brown. Before Kody could adopt Robyn’s three children from a previous marriage, they had to be legally married. Despite the paperwork, Kody and Meri were still in a spiritual union until their relationship broke up.
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The sea looks thinner than ever
He is still in mourning
After leaving Kody, Meri focused on her health and well-being. Embarking on a weight loss journey, Sister wives the star began to live a more active lifestyle and lose weight. March 5, 2025 The news of Garrison Brown’s tragic death shook the world of the Sea to its core. Garrison, 25, was Kody’s son with his second wife, Janelle Brown. He was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Flagstaff, Arizona. Hours after the news of his death came, Sea sent a family message that read
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Our family is deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful son, Robert Garrison Brown. She was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew her. This loss leaves such a gaping hole in our lives, and it takes our breath away
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Meri had known Garrison all his life and helped raise him, so he was like a son to her. Garrison’s tragic death devastated the Brown family, including Meri, who has looked even thinner since her death. It is possible that Meri has eaten less as she reels from a deep loss.
The kingdom of the sea is growing
From sister wife to girl boss
Meri, whose four-month relationship with Amos Andrews is featured in the clip above, has always been entrepreneurial, even during polygamy with Kody and his other wives.. The Browns were been involved in various business projects over the years. First, Brown had a clothing store, a jewelry store, and 2012 New York Times the bestseller called Becoming Sister Wives: The Story of an Unusual Marriage.
Near the end of her marriage, Meri fulfilled a lifelong dream by turning her grandmother’s old house into a charming bed and breakfast called Lizzie’s Heritage Inn.
By Seaon official websites, he has been diligently growing his kingdom. The home page of his site reads “Revealing the heart. A journey through the layers of the world of the Sea” and focuses on his business ventures. Scroll down the page to find Mere’s business portfolio.”From motivational speeches to product lines, every project reflects Meri’s belief in the power of self-worth.,” reads the website copy, followed by a list of his business ventures.
In addition to B&B, Meri works with Parklane and Lularoe – she is also available at Cameo.
Meri’s love life
Better luck next time
Meri has never been lucky in love. Although she and Kody were married for 32 years, it was a very lonely time for Meri. Her romantic prospects seemed to be improving shortly after she left Kody when she started dating a new man. Fans were hoping that Meri and Amos Andrews’ relationship would work out. Sister-wife Christine Brown had married David Woolley a few years after leaving Kody, and hopes were high that Meri and Amos would follow a similar path. Unfortunately, the relationship ended shortly after it began.
In February 2024 Sea announced their split on Instagram. A long caption read in part: “Last week I had to face some hard truths and have some difficult conversations.”
Meri went on to say that although she and Amos cared for each other, their relationship did not last.
Sister wives fans registered their support for Meri in the comment field. “Yes girl, love yourself enough to wait for someone who brings exactly everything you want to the table” wrote one person. Another promised: “Your eternal love will find you when the time is right.”
The sea still mourns the garrison
He was like a son to her
Several weeks after Garrison’s tragic death, Sea sent another a photo of himself and Garrison and a photo of him and his mother. The caption reads in part: “Today, March 26th, marks 3 years since the death of my beautiful mother and 3 weeks since the death of our sweet garrison..” Sister wives fans know that Meri was very close to her mother, as she was to Garrison. “One day at a time Meri“, someone wrote in the comments section, adding: “Make the most of each day as it comes. Many people support you.”
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Grief is a myriad of emotions that include despair and anger, a sense of pain or hopelessness
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In addition to emphasizing her deep sadness, the side-by-side photos also illustrate Meri’s weight loss journey, as she is now noticeably thinner than in either of these photos. In the caption, Meri also writes:Grief is a myriad of emotions that include despair and anger, a sense of pain or hopelessness.” Meri seems to be struggling with her grief About losing Garrison. Hopefully he can ask for help if he needs help. Sister wives season 19 follows the Browns as they mourn Garrison.
Wife |
Married |
Divorced |
Children |
Meri Brown |
1990 |
2022 |
1 |
Janelle Brown |
1993 |
2022 |
6 (1 dead) |
Christine Brown |
1994 |
2021 |
6 |
Robyn Brown |
2010 |
— |
5 (3 from previous marriages) |
Sister wives
seasons 1-18 can be streamed on Discovery+.
Sources: meribrown.com, Meri Brown/Instagram, Meri Brown/Instagram
Sister wives
- Throw
- Kody Brown, Madison Brown, Janelle Brown, Tamron Hall, Aspyn Brown, Robyn Brown, Andrea Canning, Gwendlyn Brown, Meri Brown, Logan Brown, Christine Brown, Sukanya Kirshnan
- Publication date
- September 16, 2010
- The seasons
- 18