We are now three episodes into the 19th season of “Sister Wives,” and there are some notable developments to discuss.
Kody Brown remains unchanged.
As this season unfolds, many viewers have expressed skepticism about how the series can persist, especially since Kody is no longer in a marital relationship with three of his four wives. This season occurs just weeks after his separation from Meri in 2022.
The reality is that it feels peculiar to watch a show centered around plural marriage when such relationships no longer exist. Instead, we are witnessing the chaotic aftermath, which includes Kody attempting to manage adult relationships with his children.
And he’s not doing particularly well at it—just ask his wife.
‘Sister Wives’ Season 19 Episode 3 Overview: A Father’s Struggles
The Brown family reconvenes shortly after Mykelti has welcomed her twins into the world. What should be a celebratory occasion for everyone involved has turned out to be rather complicated.
Mykelti maintains a close bond with Robyn, Kody’s only remaining spouse, inviting her to support her during and after childbirth. This decision creates tension with Christine, Mykelti’s mother, who also wants to be present for her daughter during this significant time.
Interestingly enough, Kody often portrays his former spouses as bitter and resentful towards Robyn. However, when Robyn and Christine find themselves together as new grandmothers assisting Mykelti, their interactions tell a different story. Christine shows kindness towards Robyn and even commends her for sleeping in cramped quarters just so she could stay near the newborns.
Janelle supports this notion by suggesting that peaceful co-parenting is indeed possible among them all.
As they prepare to leave for home afterward, Robyn breaks down in tears while driving away. “I just really love being a grandma,” she reflects sadly on what once was—a poignant reminder of lost connections within their family dynamic.
Meanwhile, Kody does not join her but shares candidly in an interview segment that he struggles significantly with connecting emotionally with all of his children.
Thanksgiving Celebrations: Four Different Gatherings
A week following the birth of the twins finds each branch of the family celebrating Thanksgiving separately. Christine gathers with relatives in Utah; Janelle hosts her kids in Las Vegas; while Kody and Robyn enjoy their first Thanksgiving alone together along with their children from previous marriages.
Meri receives an invitation from Robyn but chooses not to attend. “I’m not part of this family anymore,” Meri states during an interview segment. Later revelations indicate that Meri fell ill on Thanksgiving Day and spent it alone—a situation that weighs heavily on Robyn’s conscience but seems inconsequential to Kody who expresses contentment over having an intimate gathering instead: “I feel safe,” he tells viewers while emphasizing mutual respect among those present at dinner.
However reasonable this desire may seem for harmony within familial relations becomes questionable when considering why he lacks such connections elsewhere within his own family unit—particularly regarding interactions (or lack thereof) between him and other children from previous marriages.
Robyn steps up here too by reminding him about these strained relationships.
Tensions Rise Between Kody and Robyn
Suddenly shifting scenes reveal cameras capturing moments right after what was described as a “heated exchange” between Kody and Robyn following another argument concerning communication—or lack thereof—with their older kids.
Most notably affected are those offspring now navigating adulthood; many harbor resentment stemming from past conflicts exacerbated by COVID-19 restrictions alongside divorces involving their mothers—leading them feeling abandoned or neglected by him altogether.
Kody appears unwillingly accountable throughout these discussions despite acknowledging how difficult things have become due largely because others refuse responsibility too—including ex-wives or even Madison (his daughter), who has set firm boundaries against any interaction whatsoever between herself/herself & father figure post-divorce events transpiring earlier on down life paths taken thereafter!
Janelle articulates frustrations felt amongst Madison & siblings alike—they perceive abandonment issues stemming directly back toward inconsistent parenting efforts made over years gone past leading up until now where expectations remain unmet still today!
Robyn recognizes firsthand what it’s like growing up amid divorce dynamics herself; thus she urges him repeatedly take initiative moving forward rather than allowing history repeat itself again through neglectful patterns established previously before arriving here today!
Kody’s Denial: The Victim Mentality
Ultimately though? It becomes clear through dialogue exchanged throughout episodes aired thus far—the emotional toll weighs heavily upon both parties involved!
Kody struggles immensely confronting feelings surrounding contempt expressed openly toward himself via offspring left behind whom feel slighted overall due circumstances beyond control initially set forth long ago!
He adamantly insists he’s done nothing wrong except fail romantically connect deeply enough alongside former partners chosen originally back then—but fails recognize impact choices made subsequently had lasting repercussions affecting entire clan overall!
“I’m simply guilty only loving my wives less than expected” echoes sentiments shared repeatedly across various segments aired thus far leaving audiences questioning whether accountability ever truly exists anywhere amidst chaos unfolding onscreen weekly basis moving forward ahead…
