When Cody said Isabel could go have surgery alone, I realized he did not care about his kids at all. He has no idea what a REAL father means. That would have been it for me😡
For me it was when he just didn't want her to get the surgery he wanted her to just be in pain. I have a back injury so i completely agree that physical therapy before surgery helps you recover faster. But even after she went to that therapy camp she was still in pain and he just didn't want her to get the surgery. She could have had the surgery several years ago. She faced permanent nerve damage and having her curve get far worse.
@@jessicamcwilliams3346, especially after he made such a huge deal of Dayton's cosmetic procedure. He disgusted me far before Ysabel's medical diagnosis, but the disparity in his treatment of them just put a fork in it for me.
Christine is also watching her children that have married and the dynamic between a husband and one wife and probably feels robbed of a life she could have had with a husband completely devoted to her and her alone.
Agree with all of you, I suppose all she’s seen previously was polygamy and not seen how it actually affects women & children. Now she has something to compare it with. There’s always only one winner in polygamy….the man! I wonder how many non polygamous not so great men would have ‘another wife’ instead of sneaking around cheating if they could? I’d say plenty would. I hope she will find happiness and be content now, who knows she might find someone to love her as a partner, love & cherish her as a partner should 💜🤍💚
Good insight. Never thought of this but Since she was born into polygamy, she might never had a close relationship with a monogamous couple before her kids.
Totally agree! I think the turning point was for Christine. I think she knew what independence looked like because her mom left, but to see what love is from a monogamous marriage sends a new perspective. Not to say monogamy is any better, but overall, you don't have that "other woman" factor, in you house/marriage. She mentioned when Mykelti got married how it feels to have a marriage license with just your name and his name. She yearn that self love and companion love and she deserves it!!
The fact that not one of their adult children have chosen polygamy is very telling. Actually, the opposite. They have very firmly expressed their feelings about not wanting to live that lifestyle and that alone is very telling. Thankfully they've had the freedom to choose their own way of life.
Very true! I remember the clips in the tell all, when they asked Janelle about the problems with Robin in the past. And not having a close relationship with Robin, she was upset that Christine and Janelle were growing their children with a choice. She was crying that they should be pushing their lifestyle and beliefs with the children. Some of the other daughters got upset with her attitude. She and Kody are in more of a monogamous relationship so her view is totally skewed. The other wives have always financially kept her too, despite having no physical relationship with Kody. So the arrangement totally favours her in every way. It would be interesting to know her grown children’s views, but they never seem to freely speak up. The unfairness to the other wives is so clear to see. Another person said they think Janelle is waiting for the property to be sorted as they all have money in it and I wonder now that Christine has gone how it will all work out. The whole dynamic has totally changed. Christine’s decision will open all of their eyes more. I’m so glad she was totally open on camera about what was going on as it’s clear for them all to see.
Robyn was the only one who really wanted the kids to be members of the Mormon church, even if it was by force. She did not want any of Kody's children to be able to choose for themselves, and choose their own futures. Thankfully, the actual mothers of these children are very open minded and allow their children to make their own decisions. I feel sorry for the children that call Robyn "mother." They don't have an actively engaged mother OR father!
This is true. But some of them when they hit midlife crisis may circle back around. Suddenly, their aging, loss of youth, feeling bored with life and wife they will claim they have had a revelation to practice plural marriage. It’s pretty common.
Hearing Kristyn tell her story and her family dynamic, it helped me understand why Christine stayed so long and why she's able to walk away now. Years of enduring pain makes them stronger. These women shouldn't be judged, if we had been raised in a cult, told from birth this is the truth, all you know is what you've been taught. You don't understand what freedom is if you've never seen it or had it.
I agree 100%. I wonder then though if the boys raised in the same belief system from birth deserve the same compassion, even though it's easy for us to demonize them as the ones who benefit more from this lifestyle.
I love her view with Cody and Meri. Lots of people seemed to be angry with her for “stepping out” with the catfish but she was so alone and lonely. He was a creep!!
Yep. I wonder if the divorce really was Meri's idea as it was portrayed on the show? If it really was her idea, maybe it wouldn't have hurt her so much?
I felt so bad for meri especially the way they all treated her after the catfish incident if kody was doing his job meri wouldn't have been looking for emotional support outside the family
Christine never got the real wedding. They didn’t even kiss at their wedding. She deserves a love that is true to her & someone she doesn’t have to support financially. If Christine & Janell had a show I would definitely be a fan💜
This has been a really amazing interview Katie . It’s helped me understand so much more about polygamy. I’m thrilled that Christine finally left that deadbeat Kody. Way to go Christine. You are worth more than the way you got treated.
I just pray she did not return to Utah to return to a different polygamist family. I hope and pray she has enough self confidence that she can stay single or to find a man (not in polygamy) who she deserves.
@@hotpinkthread I feel she is done with the polygamy life style. What purpose would it serve her to go into an polygamist family? She isn't able to have more kids with another guy due to her age. Besides I heard her say how jealous she was of the other wives when he was with them. I feel she moved there due to her adult kids living there. She is a Grandma now and wants to be around her grandbabies.
Thank you so much for this having Christine’s aunt as a guest. This is an amazing and eye opening podcast. You are the Best at providing the SWs overview.
When kody called Christine a bad sister wife… that was the final straw for me. Up until then I was starting to think this religion wasn’t as bad… but yeah now I see how damaging this is for women. It must have taken huge strength for Christine to leave being so brainwashed since childhood. I still have a theory that he only married her because of the family she came from, it doesn’t seem like he ever actually loved her for who she is but more so the status of her family rises his status.
I’m so glad you did this. I feel like we always talk about sister wives through our own world view and we miss so much of the underlining truth. This stuff is not just a lifestyle choice, it’s a story of inequality and indoctrination that is harmful to women.
I ordered Kristyn's book a couple weeks ago. It came within a few days. Once I stated reading it I was so engrossed in her story I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend her book. Her life has been difficult and reading what she went through had me in tears at times. You will not regret getting this book and reading it.
I was given her rough draft before it was published to give feedback and I read it 48 hours straight. I couldn't put it down. She was my mother in law for years. I cried hard at so many parts. It is important to read and understand how damning this life is too a woman, and more importantly the mother's love for their children who they have no power over protecting. The brainwashing is beyond horrible for a mother.
I Love Christine's Aunt ..she is so spot on especially when she speaks about Cody .. as far as Meri is concerned if you don't give attention and affection to a vibrant woman , she will find that somewhere else ..and how dare he be mean to her for doing for herself. .I remember the episode where he just attacks Meri at coyote pass for a land choice and is spouting off because miss priss Robyn didn't get a piece of ground he wanted her to have .the thing that irritates me is how her own daughter treated her ... People make mistakes ,but wait till SHE ( DAUGHTER) makes one ..I know MERI won't treat her with disrespect..... Cody is the biggest ass ..But yay for CHRISTINE she will find a true love when she heals and now her eyes open .
I also just hated her daughter's attitude! It's so odd how little respect she had for her mother then how her mother has accepted her lifestyle and choice of whooping she'll wed. Not even comparable to on-line with a woman catfish. Hope it was just a teen thing or Daddy's girl since that's her only child
@@barbarastephenson4007 I’m guessing she was like that about the catfishing thing because Meri was NOT warm when she came out as gay. Watch the episode. Meri is shocked and put off. One of the other mothers I think Christine runs up and hugs her like “Honey Omg we love you so much” and Meri is weirded out. There even is an episode where Meri says she had some regret for not being warm when Moriah came out.
Now that Christine is out she should go after Kody for child support, including insurance for any of her minor children. I suspect a big part of the men putting giant guilt trips on the women if they want to leave has to do with support and welfare repayment from absent fathers. Kody would be awful to deal with if Christine gets welfare, kody’s financial life will be open to scrutiny.
Christine has a lot of money and because she's on TV, she can always make more by doing appearances, writing a book, doing social media promos, etc. I read she has a net worth of over half a million dollars. Kody's kids are already covered by his insurance, which is why Robyn wanted Kody to marry her and adopt her kids...so that they could also be put on his insurance. Christine would never need to go on welfare. She has more money than most people! Kody should still pay child support though.
Christine is a beautiful strong woman and never should have been put through what she did. She deserves so much better and so does her children. Thank God she left and won’t be taking any more shit from Cody Brown and the cult! What a blessing and I hope she finds someone who will love and treat her the way she deserves to be treated.
Katie I want to thank you for doing this interview with Kristyn, it was awesome!! I enjoy it so much and learned a lot. She is a very special woman and is remarkable. I hope Christina stays away from Kody and finds someone that really will treat her and her daughter the way they deserve. Once again Katie thank you for an amazing interview!!
This is so interesting! It explains a lot. This lady is lovely to listen to. Christine is always so calm and tolerant. I’m so glad for her she found her strength in the end. When she says it was to help the women and children to leave, it highlights the manipulation. It’s also good that the Brown children are all grown and independent and can defend their mothers. What she says about the relative marrying his step daughter. Just imagine the mental torture there. Your husband marries you daughter. Absolutely awful. I hope and pray Christine has happiness and peace in her life from now on 🙏🏽💖
Thank you Katie for having this interview. What a trial it is to break free from oppression. Im so thankful that you and Kristyn could have this conversation. It needs to be knowledgeable that there is help to break this chain of heartache. Christine is worthy of being loved, being first, and being enough. She doesn’t have to give up faith in the Biblical God and Jesus. Doris Hanson has educated me and others, that there is life worth living, after oppression.
This is one of the best videos. You did a fantastic job doing this interview. I sincerely pray that Christine leaves the cult period. I hope Meri and Janelle will follow. I'm going to get one of her books. Ty Katie for your honest reporting.
Such a good interview . I have utmost respect for your guest Kystine Decker. And also wish all the best to her organization who are serving the victims of polygamy. Best to Christine also!! Congrats to Christine!!
@@shilisayabethea7482 What about JaNelle? She's been a favorite of mine and she deserves a good life too. She is most sensible and nice and has raised her children to be strong and independent. She puts her children above Cody's demands as much as she can. I was glad that she finally stood up to him. The right man would appreciate her for who she is and support and love her.
Love hearing Kristyn curse when she's talking about Kody and the hypocrisy of the men in the cult. I hope her and Christine reconnect now that she's free from Kody. She seems so funny and is proud of her neice. 🤍
I applaud Christine for Having the courage to leave the cult known as Kody. Now if Meri would have the courage to do the same. I don't think Janelle would leave but if it was me I wouldn't be able to subject myself to being the wife pushed to the side in favor of the queen Robyn.
What an amazing lady! Excellent interview with an inside viewpoint. Thank goodness there are groups to help women escape this cult. Kristyn cracked me up every time she mentioned Cody😆
I watched SW from the start then I couldn't watch for a few seasons.I could always see how much Christine loved Cody si much.I could tell when I started watching again there was a shift and she is so hurt by Cody.She has had enough.I wish her the best.The surgery thing was the last straw I think.
Kristyn seems like a super sweet lady. And I mean that in both a positive and a "negative" way. I love how she's making a difference and helping others get out of the cult. But as someone very attuned to body language and tonality, I can totally hear the "keep sweet" tone that she was taught to always have. That breathy, soft spokeness. Like Michelle Duggar does, and all women in these cults where women must be subservient to their husbands. As I listened to Kristyn I can hear her doing this, but almost let's fly with her "real voice" when talking about her anger towards Kody, and also towards the end when talking about Christine standing up for herself. However I also heard many times, and even in talking about Kody, her pull back and kind of apologize, and immediately take on that "keep sweet" submissive tone. I truly want to see these women SPEAK UP! RAISE THEIR VOICES! DON'T APOLOGIZE! CALL IT LIKE IT IS IN ALL CAPS TONES! Who's with me?
Snot sharing my husband with any other woman and I sure as he'll have an opinion that I am going to let. The world know. As far as GOD AND HEAVEN that is between myself and my lord!!!!!! SHERRY HALL
I have a childhood friend (totally not related to polygamy) who has developed this type of fake sweet voice to woo the men in her life. Unfortunately, it has claimed her personality...until she gets angry of course. Women seem to instinctively do what men prefer in order to catch a man. Is it any wonder there is so many misunderstandings in relationships?
Wow! Very interesting information. The whole idea of "being groomed and trafficked into these families." And the first wife going out and actually pursuing these other women to bring them in. That's nuts.
I lived in St. George Utah for 4 years and you would see these women (sometimes a man with multiple women) all over town driving very expensive cars - shopping at Walmart, Costco, etc... They would drive up from Arizona and Colorado City. I worked at a thrift store and the women would come in with the children. Every time that these women would come in with these pre-teen and teen girls, I just wanted to do something to get them away before they are forced to marry some creepy old man to be his 15th wife. Most of the names on the credit cards were Jessop and Barlow and I always wondered where they were getting the money.
Good interview Katie! I wish you would have asked her what she thought, when Kody after exploiting these women for years, started saying over and over maybe a man's not supposed to be a polygamist, maybe he's only supposed to have one wife! I've been thinking a lot about this, and maybe polygamy is not for me anymore! After preaching the benefits of it for years! It really bothered me when he started saying that constantly, just so he could dump his other wives and justify wanting to be with only Robyn! Another thing that made me what to puke is when one of the producers ask kody if women can bring other partners into the relationship, he got so indignant, and he started spewing and spitting Venom, and saying, that's not how it works! Like the women aren't allowed any companionship or pleasure, only the men are, and they should be happy with the crumbs that he gives them!
Yeah! Exactly. I also remember that when once talking to Meri, once again about the catfishin incident (?) he was disgusted by the idea of Meri being physically drawn to another man. What a double standard.
If he leaves this religious life style he just showed his true self as a horny man that wanted to have sex with multiple women and think in his warped mind it was somewhat legal
He is a neck beard who figured out a grift on women so his ego could be stroked. I hope nothing but the best for the ladies. Robin will see herself, once she has no more eggs he will abandon her too. Early Mormon women did have plural husbands. They could go with other men and even had the priesthood. That is why I think so many joined. If it worked that way now a lot of this manchild Cody behavior would not go down.
It is so interesting to listen to this woman. Her voice is soft and sweet and she seems so kind but her conversation is sprinkled with explitives. I have never heard anyone swear with such a "sweet voice" What is up with that. Is she full of rage and somehow can't let her persona match her inner core? She has obviously been through a lot. God bless her!
as an ex muslim trying to speak on the horrors of islam i also get alot of 'thats racist/ hate speech' the world is crazy rn 🙄 save the women and kids from evil religions everywhere!
Great interview!!!! I always thought it was creepy when Meri said she was “bait” to recruit more wives for Kody. Yuck. The brainwashing of these poor women…
I hope Christine eventually realizes that she’s been in a cult and gets her kids as far away from it as she can!! I left a cult, not only for me, but especially for my kids!
A couple of months ago I said he was a leech, draining the women while he lived his dream life. He did nothing basically, I was told he did work, he earned the most from doing the show 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I think it probably wasn’t a fair split financially. I don’t watch the show, seen odd bits, the sight or sound of him is enough to make me roll my eyes & tense my jaw. I’m glad Jeanette has seen sense and got out. She will go far without the ball and chain around her ankle. No one should stay in any abusive or unhappy marriage, partner…whichever.
@@cat_lover77251 - Hi Cindy!! I was a born in & unfortunately stayed in until I was in my 40’s. Glad to be out and finally living a normal happy life !! ( Been shunned for 26 years because I left.. but we know how that goes) Glad you are doing well 😊
I just cannot shake the feeling that Robyn has a controlling side as well! I don’t know what it is. I seriously think Cody just wants to be married to Robyn only and equally, Robyn wants that as well. I just get bad feelings from Robyn. I don’t think it’s her fault, just my impression of her.
I thought about that too. I saw a family portrait where Aurora (the eldest) was standing next to Kody where a wife should've been and Robyn was off to right away from him. Gave me the creeps.
Meri is saying whatever she needs to say to try to stay in his favor. She wants him back so badly she will say anything. What she doesn't see is that he is done with her and has no feelings for her. He has her so brainwashed that she cannot see how desperate she appears and she certainly does not know her own worth. She is not worthy to sit by and wait for him to throw her a crumb. She lost him forever when she gave him to Robin. I want he so badly to WAKE UP and find her a husband that will respect her and will do anything for her. She is so pretty she could have ANYONE and be treated like a queen rather than just existing and waiting for something that is NEVER going to happen. So very sad.
This was AMAZING! This woman is an absolute inspiration. I sent her an email I would love to read her book. Katie, great job on the interview! Thanks for what you do too!
She sounds absolutely lovely, kind and warm, I don’t have the time to listen to more than a few minutes. But it’s in my list for listening to while working list 😀💜
I don’t listen to audio books because most people don’t read fast enough for me amongst other reasons, but I could listen to something read by her. I had to come back to say that 😀 as a child my favourite part of the day was story before home time. As a teacher I loved it too. It’s surprising how comforting it is for older children, 9, 10, 11 to be read a familiar story from their younger years. I taught all way through school and I’d often send a child or few to choose a book to be read aloud. The big kids would often return with the familiar ones. No child ever complained they were too old for it. Now I have tears pricking my eyes, a child named Jessica who I taught to read & write (disgusting teaching meant she was 8/9 & was doing pretend writing😤) she read aloud to her class, I was so, so proud! 💜
Wow she's such a nice and super emotionally intelligent woman. I had the wrong impression about Christine and now CLEARLY see exactly how she feels and why. Interesting that I had confusion there considering I always knew what Meri was dealing with and what her feelings were and probably still are, regarding her marriage to Kody.
I'm curious about the thoughts of some of the older children. Meri and Kody's daughter in particular...She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and has spoken out on various women's issues, as well as human rights issues... I'd love to hear her thoughts.
And THIS is why Mariah bothers me, she has been SO angry at Meri, when it happened, then when Meri tried to talk to her, she acted like it was all her moms fault and that her father was the victim, not taking into account that her father is extremely abusive, just not physically so there are no bruises, his is an emotional torture, and for someone who claims to be woke, it makes me sad that she can’t extend the same level of grace that she does to strangers
@@michellewilcox7175 hy? Many many people fall and get catfished.. She was replaced 20 years before she did anything and her only joy her one Daughter just let for college .. Having 1 child made her a outcast early on. Love my Meri.. watch her Friday nights with Meri and Friends. The only time she is in AZ is during taping.. Smart she is making money.. she has NO FINANCIAL TIESTO THE FAMILY
Christine was smart that's why she bought the house when everyone else was renting in Flagstaff.. she knew she was leaving and that was going to be a for sure income she'd be able to take with her (selling the house). When she did that I thought to myself for sure she was going to leave him.
C'mon Christine, leave the cult and get a TLC show going. Not only will it pay for your therapy, and your kids' therapy. You can help fund your aunt Kristyn's efforts.
Almost from the beginning of Tv show I've thought Meri should have just left. Kody never treats Meri with respect or love. How she can tolerate life withhomis beyond me!!!
I think that when Christine was traveling she was going legal advice and preparing to leave. As she should. A man telling me he does not want a intimate relationship with you then what do we have. You getting to do what you want and me sitting at home by myself with my thoughts. Congratulations Christine you are free.
Thank you Kristyn for sharing your story, perspectives and the sides that we don’t get to see. Hearing how there was such anger in the family way before Robyn joined just shocked me! It would be interesting to know if Robyn really knows what happened and also if Robyn was part of any of it. Sending lots of love to Christine and hope she knows that she has so many people supporting and loving her! She doesn’t live too far away from me. I wish I could invite her to brunch or some sort of girls night without creeping her out. Im sure she is definitely leery of strangers. But wish I could do that just so she has some normalcy back in her life. And also real support/friendships where the other women are not trying to be the favorite of the same man. Do you think she will keep her married name or go back to maiden? Just curious. Anyway, thank you for this interview it was definitely helpful and helped to understand more of the life these women live and escape from. Thanks again!!!
I agree, Duggar has to be getting a clue that fed pen time is happening. He has pretty much run out of excuses and others to blame. He is a special kind of vampire, pretending to offer a hand up to ex-cons while really keeping them handy to use as scapegoats. I see so many parallels between the men in pologamy and the fundies.
I just don’t see polygamy as viable in the modern world anymore. Maybe back in the day when people were mostly farmers but todays world is so expensive and the cost of living is so high.
Do we know if Christine really left polygamy, or did she just leave Kodi? Last season she was willing to stay with Kodi if he and the family would move back to Utah. We also know that Robyn has been divorced from someone who had planned to have a polygamist marriage and the remarried when she married Kodi. Do we know that Christine isn't interested in the possibility of joining another polygamist union? I hope she's out completely, but I haven't seen anything yet that convinces me that she left the cult and not just Kodi.
I always find Kody’s attitude towards Meri and the cat fishing stuff, hypocritical.He said Meri had a affair, they were divorced. When Meri and Kody were legally married,.he was the one having affairs. Poor Christines daughter needing a very important surgery he wanted his daughter to postpone it until he could go. He is very narcissistic. I don’t believe God would ever condone Kodi’s actions. Seems the women got the short end all the way around.
There is a great RUclips channel called "Growing up in Polygamy." A man raised in polygamy and left at age 18. He discusses his journey leaving and discovering real world. He talks about being pulled from school as a kid and having to work construction to support the family and the church. He was not allowed to date or talk to girls and if he was allowed to marry the church would choose his wife.
Kody was just too full of himself to think that he could open up his segregated family to the outside world (in pursuit of $$$) and would have them unchanged by what they saw.
Kody's a frakking narcissist. Narcissists will do everything for admiration & adulation ; damn the cost, & the devil take the hindmost. I suspect Kody has now begun manipulating the remaining three to lure in a new fish & he will have a new wife in the next few months.
I feel if Mary had not been catfishes she would have left but then was embarrassed and feels she has to stay now . I hope she gets the courage to go soon. Janelle is so smart and so proud of her for picking her children over the Cody “ rules “ .
When Cody said Isabel could go have surgery alone, I realized he did not care about his kids at all. He has no idea what a REAL father means. That would have been it for me😡
For me it was when he just didn't want her to get the surgery he wanted her to just be in pain. I have a back injury so i completely agree that physical therapy before surgery helps you recover faster. But even after she went to that therapy camp she was still in pain and he just didn't want her to get the surgery. She could have had the surgery several years ago. She faced permanent nerve damage and having her curve get far worse.
They really don't seem to like their wives or children gettk g medical attention. I've even heard of women and children dying because of this.
Exactly, he’s not a father he’s just a sperm donor 😢😮🤬
@@jessicamcwilliams3346, especially after he made such a huge deal of Dayton's cosmetic procedure. He disgusted me far before Ysabel's medical diagnosis, but the disparity in his treatment of them just put a fork in it for me.
@@powderandpaint14 Pppp⁰q
Christine is also watching her children that have married and the dynamic between a husband and one wife and probably feels robbed of a life she could have had with a husband completely devoted to her and her alone.
Never thought of this but you may be right 😥
That’s a great point
Agree with all of you, I suppose all she’s seen previously was polygamy and not seen how it actually affects women & children. Now she has something to compare it with. There’s always only one winner in polygamy….the man! I wonder how many non polygamous not so great men would have ‘another wife’ instead of sneaking around cheating if they could? I’d say plenty would. I hope she will find happiness and be content now, who knows she might find someone to love her as a partner, love & cherish her as a partner should 💜🤍💚
Good insight. Never thought of this but Since she was born into polygamy, she might never had a close relationship with a monogamous couple before her kids.
Totally agree! I think the turning point was for Christine. I think she knew what independence looked like because her mom left, but to see what love is from a monogamous marriage sends a new perspective. Not to say monogamy is any better, but overall, you don't have that "other woman" factor, in you house/marriage. She mentioned when Mykelti got married how it feels to have a marriage license with just your name and his name. She yearn that self love and companion love and she deserves it!!
The fact that not one of their adult children have chosen polygamy is very telling. Actually, the opposite. They have very firmly expressed their feelings about not wanting to live that lifestyle and that alone is very telling. Thankfully they've had the freedom to choose their own way of life.
Most. A couple of the daughters have considered it. And there's still children living at home so time will tell which direction they go.
Thank you! My thoughts exactly. I have been saying that for many years!!!
Very true! I remember the clips in the tell all, when they asked Janelle about the problems with Robin in the past. And not having a close relationship with Robin, she was upset that Christine and Janelle were growing their children with a choice. She was crying that they should be pushing their lifestyle and beliefs with the children. Some of the other daughters got upset with her attitude.
She and Kody are in more of a monogamous relationship so her view is totally skewed. The other wives have always financially kept her too, despite having no physical relationship with Kody. So the arrangement totally favours her in every way. It would be interesting to know her grown children’s views, but they never seem to freely speak up. The unfairness to the other wives is so clear to see. Another person said they think Janelle is waiting for the property to be sorted as they all have money in it and I wonder now that Christine has gone how it will all work out. The whole dynamic has totally changed. Christine’s decision will open all of their eyes more. I’m so glad she was totally open on camera about what was going on as it’s clear for them all to see.
Robyn was the only one who really wanted the kids to be members of the Mormon church, even if it was by force. She did not want any of Kody's children to be able to choose for themselves, and choose their own futures. Thankfully, the actual mothers of these children are very open minded and allow their children to make their own decisions. I feel sorry for the children that call Robyn "mother." They don't have an actively engaged mother OR father!
This is true. But some of them when they hit midlife crisis may circle back around. Suddenly, their aging, loss of youth, feeling bored with life and wife they will claim they have had a revelation to practice plural marriage. It’s pretty common.
Hearing Kristyn tell her story and her family dynamic, it helped me understand why Christine stayed so long and why she's able to walk away now. Years of enduring pain makes them stronger. These women shouldn't be judged, if we had been raised in a cult, told from birth this is the truth, all you know is what you've been taught. You don't understand what freedom is if you've never seen it or had it.
Well said.
Totally agree
Yes you have never experienced anything else
Absolutely
I agree 100%. I wonder then though if the boys raised in the same belief system from birth deserve the same compassion, even though it's easy for us to demonize them as the ones who benefit more from this lifestyle.
Her Aunt has a similar tone of voice and intelligence to Christine. They're both lovely people.
I had the same thought!
It’s the Lori Vallow keep sweet voice and it is disturbing how they all have the same voice
I love her view with Cody and Meri. Lots of people seemed to be angry with her for “stepping out” with the catfish but she was so alone and lonely. He was a creep!!
Yep. I wonder if the divorce really was Meri's idea as it was portrayed on the show? If it really was her idea, maybe it wouldn't have hurt her so much?
@@dorisblaubucht4438 exactly!! I bet it wasn’t her idea at all.
The catfisher was a.woman pretending to be a man.
I felt so bad for meri especially the way they all treated her after the catfish incident if kody was doing his job meri wouldn't have been looking for emotional support outside the family
That catfish shoukd also be ashamed of themselves
Christine never got the real wedding. They didn’t even kiss at their wedding. She deserves a love that is true to her & someone she doesn’t have to support financially. If Christine & Janell had a show I would definitely be a fan💜
Sister wives: starting over would be my dream
If Christine and JANELLE had a show I’d watched it. But not with Meri! Meri’s never really gotten along with anyone. 😂
@@sunshinegal4294 i don't know i kinda like meri
Totally
Me too!!
This has been a really amazing interview Katie . It’s helped me understand so much more about polygamy. I’m thrilled that Christine finally left that deadbeat Kody. Way to go Christine. You are worth more than the way you got treated.
I know. I hope she never goes back.
I just pray she did not return to Utah to return to a different polygamist family. I hope and pray she has enough self confidence that she can stay single or to find a man (not in polygamy) who she deserves.
@@hotpinkthread I feel she is done with the polygamy life style. What purpose would it serve her to go into an polygamist family? She isn't able to have more kids with another guy due to her age. Besides I heard her say how jealous she was of the other wives when he was with them. I feel she moved there due to her adult kids living there. She is a Grandma now and wants to be around her grandbabies.
Loved listening to this lady. I hope she now has peace and enjoying her life. 🏴
Thank you so much for this having Christine’s aunt as a guest. This is an amazing and eye opening podcast.
You are the Best at providing the SWs overview.
When kody called Christine a bad sister wife… that was the final straw for me. Up until then I was starting to think this religion wasn’t as bad… but yeah now I see how damaging this is for women. It must have taken huge strength for Christine to leave being so brainwashed since childhood. I still have a theory that he only married her because of the family she came from, it doesn’t seem like he ever actually loved her for who she is but more so the status of her family rises his status.
I’m so glad you did this. I feel like we always talk about sister wives through our own world view and we miss so much of the underlining truth. This stuff is not just a lifestyle choice, it’s a story of inequality and indoctrination that is harmful to women.
Happy for you that you had the strength and the support and love of your husband and escaped that world.
I ordered Kristyn's book a couple weeks ago. It came within a few days. Once I stated reading it I was so engrossed in her story I had a hard time putting it down. I highly recommend her book. Her life has been difficult and reading what she went through had me in tears at times. You will not regret getting this book and reading it.
I was given her rough draft before it was published to give feedback and I read it 48 hours straight. I couldn't put it down. She was my mother in law for years. I cried hard at so many parts. It is important to read and understand how damning this life is too a woman, and more importantly the mother's love for their children who they have no power over protecting. The brainwashing is beyond horrible for a mother.
What is her book called. Thanks
Book? Is it on audible for those who are nuerodiverse ?
Fifty Years in Polygamy: Big Secrets and Little White Lies
Your videos on the Sister Wives are the most informational and interesting on RUclips.
I Love Christine's Aunt ..she is so spot on especially when she speaks about Cody .. as far as Meri is concerned if you don't give attention and affection to a vibrant woman , she will find that somewhere else ..and how dare he be mean to her for doing for herself. .I remember the episode where he just attacks Meri at coyote pass for a land choice and is spouting off because miss priss Robyn didn't get a piece of ground he wanted her to have .the thing that irritates me is how her own daughter treated her ... People make mistakes ,but wait till SHE ( DAUGHTER) makes one ..I know MERI won't treat her with disrespect..... Cody is the biggest ass ..But yay for CHRISTINE she will find a true love when she heals and now her eyes open .
I also just hated her daughter's attitude! It's so odd how little respect she had for her mother then how her mother has accepted her lifestyle and choice of whooping she'll wed. Not even comparable to on-line with a woman catfish. Hope it was just a teen thing or Daddy's girl since that's her only child
@@barbarastephenson4007 I’m guessing she was like that about the catfishing thing because Meri was NOT warm when she came out as gay. Watch the episode. Meri is shocked and put off. One of the other mothers I think Christine runs up and hugs her like “Honey Omg we love you so much” and Meri is weirded out. There even is an episode where Meri says she had some regret for not being warm when Moriah came out.
Now that Christine is out she should go after Kody for child support, including insurance for any of her minor children. I suspect a big part of the men putting giant guilt trips on the women if they want to leave has to do with support and welfare repayment from absent fathers. Kody would be awful to deal with if Christine gets welfare, kody’s financial life will be open to scrutiny.
If she's got money in the bank from the sale of her house, she's not going to qualify for welfare.
Christine has a lot of money and because she's on TV, she can always make more by doing appearances, writing a book, doing social media promos, etc. I read she has a net worth of over half a million dollars. Kody's kids are already covered by his insurance, which is why Robyn wanted Kody to marry her and adopt her kids...so that they could also be put on his insurance. Christine would never need to go on welfare. She has more money than most people! Kody should still pay child support though.
@@mygirldarby wait, I thought Christine had to raise $50,000 for her daughters surgery because she didn’t have insurance.
Wouldn’t Meri, Christine and Janell technically be married to Kody through “common law” ?
I suspect cody lived on welfare until they got this show. Another former friend said she has never known cody to hold a job.
Christine is a beautiful strong woman and never should have been put through what she did. She deserves so much better and so does her children. Thank God she left and won’t be taking any more shit from Cody Brown and the cult! What a blessing and I hope she finds someone who will love and treat her the way she deserves to be treated.
Is it just me or has kody been more angry and aggressive lately?
Katie I want to thank you for doing this interview with Kristyn, it was awesome!! I enjoy it so much and learned a lot. She is a very special woman and is remarkable. I hope Christina stays away from Kody and finds someone that really will treat her and her daughter the way they deserve. Once again Katie thank you for an amazing interview!!
She is so soft spoken, so gentle a person. This is typical. They are all very "sweet ".
Christine and her Aunt are very soft spoken. They are beautiful women.
I haven’t listen to it all! But Katie . This IS the type of content we need more of! More in-depth dives . I am sure Kirsten has so much more to tell.
This is so interesting! It explains a lot. This lady is lovely to listen to. Christine is always so calm and tolerant. I’m so glad for her she found her strength in the end. When she says it was to help the women and children to leave, it highlights the manipulation. It’s also good that the Brown children are all grown and independent and can defend their mothers. What she says about the relative marrying his step daughter. Just imagine the mental torture there. Your husband marries you daughter. Absolutely awful. I hope and pray Christine has happiness and peace in her life from now on 🙏🏽💖
She sounds like a remarkably strong and lovely person
@@NavyWife zdx
When this sweet sweet woman says "bullshit" ...I heard freedom in her voice for the first time. God bless and keep her!❤
Thank you Katie for having this interview. What a trial it is to break free from oppression. Im so thankful that you and Kristyn could have this conversation. It needs to be knowledgeable that there is help to break this chain of heartache. Christine is worthy of being loved, being first, and being enough. She doesn’t have to give up faith in the Biblical God and Jesus. Doris Hanson has educated me and others, that there is life worth living, after oppression.
How does one reach these people who want differently when the "real" world is kept as taboo because of religious beliefs?
This is one of the best videos. You did a fantastic job doing this interview. I sincerely pray that Christine leaves the cult period. I hope Meri and Janelle will follow. I'm going to get one of her books. Ty Katie for your honest reporting.
Kristyn was so eye opening. Thank you Katie for an amazing interview.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Agree! Thank you Kristyn for helping women!
Such a good interview . I have utmost respect for your guest Kystine Decker. And also wish all the best to her organization who are serving the victims of polygamy. Best to Christine also!! Congrats to Christine!!
Kristyn’s book is amazing. I gave a copy to my daughter. I couldn’t put it down.
I pray Christine meets the love of her life. It’s not to late and she so deserves it!! I wish that for Meri and Christine I truly do.
Agreed
@@shilisayabethea7482 What about JaNelle? She's been a favorite of mine and she deserves a good life too. She is most sensible and nice and has raised her children to be strong and independent. She puts her children above Cody's demands as much as she can. I was glad that she finally stood up to him. The right man would appreciate her for who she is and support and love her.
Great interview. You asked pertinent questions and let her answer. A plus.
I would love to have a copy of Kristin Decker's book. This is such an intriguing story.
Love hearing Kristyn curse when she's talking about Kody and the hypocrisy of the men in the cult. I hope her and Christine reconnect now that she's free from Kody. She seems so funny and is proud of her neice. 🤍
Thank you for saying the word “cult.” It is exactly that. It destroys women and children. 💔
I applaud Christine for Having the courage to leave the cult known as Kody. Now if Meri would have the courage to do the same. I don't think Janelle would leave but if it was me I wouldn't be able to subject myself to being the wife pushed to the side in favor of the queen Robyn.
What an amazing lady! Excellent interview with an inside viewpoint. Thank goodness there are groups to help women escape this cult. Kristyn cracked me up every time she mentioned Cody😆
I watched SW from the start then I couldn't watch for a few seasons.I could always see how much Christine loved Cody si much.I could tell when I started watching again there was a shift and she is so hurt by Cody.She has had enough.I wish her the best.The surgery thing was the last straw I think.
Best video I've seen on here yet she's very knowledgeable
They need to let Christine have a show where she helps other women
Although I would not want to keep thinking about it all the time.
What a great interview! You are a natural! Your guest has such a warm and soothing presence. Learned a lot!
Even with insurance you need co pays and rehab. Alot insurance doesn't cover. A operation like her was well over 50 thousand
Kristyn seems like a super sweet lady. And I mean that in both a positive and a "negative" way. I love how she's making a difference and helping others get out of the cult. But as someone very attuned to body language and tonality, I can totally hear the "keep sweet" tone that she was taught to always have. That breathy, soft spokeness. Like Michelle Duggar does, and all women in these cults where women must be subservient to their husbands.
As I listened to Kristyn I can hear her doing this, but almost let's fly with her "real voice" when talking about her anger towards Kody, and also towards the end when talking about Christine standing up for herself. However I also heard many times, and even in talking about Kody, her pull back and kind of apologize, and immediately take on that "keep sweet" submissive tone.
I truly want to see these women SPEAK UP! RAISE THEIR VOICES! DON'T APOLOGIZE! CALL IT LIKE IT IS IN ALL CAPS TONES! Who's with me?
Snot sharing my husband with any other woman and I sure as he'll have an opinion that I am going to let. The world know. As far as GOD AND HEAVEN that is between myself and my lord!!!!!! SHERRY HALL
I have a childhood friend (totally not related to polygamy) who has developed this type of fake sweet voice to woo the men in her life. Unfortunately, it has claimed her personality...until she gets angry of course. Women seem to instinctively do what men prefer in order to catch a man. Is it any wonder there is so many misunderstandings in relationships?
Nah, some people just have that calm, evenly soft voice. I love it.
Wow! Very interesting information. The whole idea of "being groomed and trafficked into these families." And the first wife going out and actually pursuing these other women to bring them in. That's nuts.
Wow! Great interview Katie!!! I love this woman and I’m so glad you took the time to do this interview. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
I lived in St. George Utah for 4 years and you would see these women (sometimes a man with multiple women) all over town driving very expensive cars - shopping at Walmart, Costco, etc... They would drive up from Arizona and Colorado City. I worked at a thrift store and the women would come in with the children. Every time that these women would come in with these pre-teen and teen girls, I just wanted to do something to get them away before they are forced to marry some creepy old man to be his 15th wife. Most of the names on the credit cards were Jessop and Barlow and I always wondered where they were getting the money.
This is excellent! Thank you Katie!
You're so welcome!
Oh my gosh, I love how candid Kristyn is! I hope she takes Christine under her wing and help her start over. Then get Janelle out of that family too!
Thank you Katie for this interview with Kristyn! The interview provided a different perspective regarding polygamy. I sincerely appreciate it!
Good interview Katie! I wish you would have asked her what she thought, when Kody after exploiting these women for years, started saying over and over maybe a man's not supposed to be a polygamist, maybe he's only supposed to have one wife! I've been thinking a lot about this, and maybe polygamy is not for me anymore! After preaching the benefits of it for years! It really bothered me when he started saying that constantly, just so he could dump his other wives and justify wanting to be with only Robyn! Another thing that made me what to puke is when one of the producers ask kody if women can bring other partners into the relationship, he got so indignant, and he started spewing and spitting Venom, and saying, that's not how it works! Like the women aren't allowed any companionship or pleasure, only the men are, and they should be happy with the crumbs that he gives them!
Yeah! Exactly. I also remember that when once talking to Meri, once again about the catfishin incident (?) he was disgusted by the idea of Meri being physically drawn to another man. What a double standard.
He’s such a narcissist!
If he leaves this religious life style he just showed his true self as a horny man that wanted to have sex with multiple women and think in his warped mind it was somewhat legal
He is a neck beard who figured out a grift on women so his ego could be stroked. I hope nothing but the best for the ladies. Robin will see herself, once she has no more eggs he will abandon her too.
Early Mormon women did have plural husbands. They could go with other men and even had the priesthood. That is why I think so many joined. If it worked that way now a lot of this manchild Cody behavior would not go down.
IMO Kodi's face looks so demonic during his meeting with all of the wives about the holidays. His face is crazy looking!!! IMO.
It is so interesting to listen to this woman. Her voice is soft and sweet and she seems so kind but her conversation is sprinkled with explitives. I have never heard anyone swear with such a "sweet voice" What is up with that. Is she full of rage and somehow can't let her persona match her inner core? She has obviously been through a lot. God bless her!
Christine is a brave woman!🎉🎉
as an ex muslim trying to speak on the horrors of islam i also get alot of 'thats racist/ hate speech' the world is crazy rn 🙄 save the women and kids from evil religions everywhere!
This is the best episode you’ve done. So educational!
Great interview!!!! I always thought it was creepy when Meri said she was “bait” to recruit more wives for Kody. Yuck. The brainwashing of these poor women…
I hope Christine eventually realizes that she’s been in a cult and gets her kids as far away from it as she can!! I left a cult, not only for me, but especially for my kids!
She grew up in that religion and has a whole family history of Mormonism I doubt she will leave the religion. So super glad she left Cody though!
A couple of months ago I said he was a leech, draining the women while he lived his dream life. He did nothing basically, I was told he did work, he earned the most from doing the show 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I think it probably wasn’t a fair split financially. I don’t watch the show, seen odd bits, the sight or sound of him is enough to make me roll my eyes & tense my jaw.
I’m glad Jeanette has seen sense and got out. She will go far without the ball and chain around her ankle.
No one should stay in any abusive or unhappy marriage, partner…whichever.
Thriving Ex JW I too was born into the jw cult. Huge hugs, love light and peace ✌ to you! 🤗👋
@@cat_lover77251 - Hi Cindy!! I was a born in & unfortunately stayed in until I was in my 40’s. Glad to be out and finally living a normal happy life !! ( Been shunned for 26 years because I left.. but we know how that goes) Glad you are doing well 😊
@@savanahgeorge786 - I was in a cult for 40 years & finally left it.. I came from 4 generations which makes it really hard, but it can be done!!
Thank you so much to the two of you for this important interview.
Great interview Katie, well done 👍👏
I love the honesty of Christine's aunt. And I love what she said about meri and her feelings. How it wasn't fair.
Great interview, the broken families caused by this cult are so many it’s so very sad. Thank you for shining a light on the evil
That's called grooming, when a person raises a child, and then marries said child. How is that not a crime???
I just cannot shake the feeling that Robyn has a controlling side as well! I don’t know what it is. I seriously think Cody just wants to be married to Robyn only and equally, Robyn wants that as well. I just get bad feelings from Robyn. I don’t think it’s her fault, just my impression of her.
REALLY GOOD INTERVIEW. GREAT JOB, BE PROUD OF YOURSELF.
Very interesting interview.Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping these women and children.
I pray Kody doesn't have his eyes on Robin's oldest daughter..🙏 That is just so disgusting to even think about.
He adopted all of robyns kids from her previous marriage
I can see it..
I believe at some point it was rumored that Kody was considering courting Robyn's niece. He's a scuzzy creeper.
Don’t forget Janelle and Kody were step brother and sister. Before they married
I thought about that too. I saw a family portrait where Aurora (the eldest) was standing next to Kody where a wife should've been and Robyn was off to right away from him. Gave me the creeps.
Meri is saying whatever she needs to say to try to stay in his favor. She wants him back so badly she will say anything. What she doesn't see is that he is done with her and has no feelings for her. He has her so brainwashed that she cannot see how desperate she appears and she certainly does not know her own worth. She is not worthy to sit by and wait for him to throw her a crumb. She lost him forever when she gave him to Robin. I want he so badly to WAKE UP and find her a husband that will respect her and will do anything for her. She is so pretty she could have ANYONE and be treated like a queen rather than just existing and waiting for something that is NEVER going to happen. So very sad.
Excellent interview Katie!
Thanks so much!
This was AMAZING! This woman is an absolute inspiration. I sent her an email I would love to read her book. Katie, great job on the interview! Thanks for what you do too!
Christine said she and Kody hadn't been intimate for years. That said, her standing up and saying NO, was what all those years had led to.
She sounds absolutely lovely, kind and warm, I don’t have the time to listen to more than a few minutes. But it’s in my list for listening to while working list 😀💜
I don’t listen to audio books because most people don’t read fast enough for me amongst other reasons, but I could listen to something read by her. I had to come back to say that 😀 as a child my favourite part of the day was story before home time. As a teacher I loved it too. It’s surprising how comforting it is for older children, 9, 10, 11 to be read a familiar story from their younger years. I taught all way through school and I’d often send a child or few to choose a book to be read aloud. The big kids would often return with the familiar ones. No child ever complained they were too old for it. Now I have tears pricking my eyes, a child named Jessica who I taught to read & write (disgusting teaching meant she was 8/9 & was doing pretend writing😤) she read aloud to her class, I was so, so proud! 💜
Wow! What a wisdom woman! Thank you for this open heart interview 😍
Wow she's such a nice and super emotionally intelligent woman. I had the wrong impression about Christine and now CLEARLY see exactly how she feels and why.
Interesting that I had confusion there considering I always knew what Meri was dealing with and what her feelings were and probably still are, regarding her marriage to Kody.
What an excellent interview with a lot of new information about all of these cults. Thanks Katie Joy.🥰
I'm curious about the thoughts of some of the older children. Meri and Kody's daughter in particular...She is a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and has spoken out on various women's issues, as well as human rights issues... I'd love to hear her thoughts.
And THIS is why Mariah bothers me, she has been SO angry at Meri, when it happened, then when Meri tried to talk to her, she acted like it was all her moms fault and that her father was the victim, not taking into account that her father is extremely abusive, just not physically so there are no bruises, his is an emotional torture, and for someone who claims to be woke, it makes me sad that she can’t extend the same level of grace that she does to strangers
I think when she matures more she will understand her mom and situation.
@@michellewilcox7175 hy? Many many people fall and get catfished.. She was replaced 20 years before she did anything and her only joy her one Daughter just let for college .. Having 1 child made her a outcast early on. Love my Meri.. watch her Friday nights with Meri and Friends. The only time she is in AZ is during taping.. Smart she is making money.. she has NO FINANCIAL TIESTO THE FAMILY
@@michellewilcox7175 ARE U JOKING? HER DAUGHTER HAS APOLOGIZED TO MERI
I agree. Dont understand how Meri's daughter treats her the way she does. I question the double standard she holds towards her Mother.
Katie you did a great job on this interview...I enjoyed the graphics and the education. Keep up the good work.
Exactly. It enjoyed the graphics too. Well prepared!
Thank you so much!
Christine was smart that's why she bought the house when everyone else was renting in Flagstaff.. she knew she was leaving and that was going to be a for sure income she'd be able to take with her (selling the house). When she did that I thought to myself for sure she was going to leave him.
C'mon Christine, leave the cult and get a TLC show going. Not only will it pay for your therapy, and your kids' therapy. You can help fund your aunt Kristyn's efforts.
I would totally watch a show with Christine over watching sister wives. I’d rather not give Cody the viewers and money
We should all write in to TLC and let them know this we want a show about them remove cody!!!
I am super happy she got her own so def will watch!!!
After listening to this. I see no help getting Meri out of this mess. Just sad to see a beautiful lady (Meri) living this mess of
family.
So sad
It is her choice.... only she can prevent forest fires!
I think Meri has the easiest way out. Already legally divorced and her only child the culyt doesn't want because she is gay and proud.
Problem is Meri is brainwashed in this cult. After listening to this Meri probably feels her rewards will be in heaven. Its so sad
Almost from the beginning of Tv show I've thought Meri should have just left. Kody never treats Meri with respect or love. How she can tolerate life withhomis beyond me!!!
This is a really informative interview - congrats to you KJ. I hope lots of people can listen & learn.
I think that when Christine was traveling she was going legal advice and preparing to leave. As she should. A man telling me he does not want a intimate relationship with you then what do we have. You getting to do what you want and me sitting at home by myself with my thoughts. Congratulations Christine you are free.
GIIIIIRRRLLLL! This interview was amazing. Just insightful.
Thank you Kristyn for sharing your story, perspectives and the sides that we don’t get to see. Hearing how there was such anger in the family way before Robyn joined just shocked me! It would be interesting to know if Robyn really knows what happened and also if Robyn was part of any of it.
Sending lots of love to Christine and hope she knows that she has so many people supporting and loving her! She doesn’t live too far away from me. I wish I could invite her to brunch or some sort of girls night without creeping her out. Im sure she is definitely leery of strangers. But wish I could do that just so she has some normalcy back in her life. And also real support/friendships where the other women are not trying to be the favorite of the same man. Do you think she will keep her married name or go back to maiden? Just curious.
Anyway, thank you for this interview it was definitely helpful and helped to understand more of the life these women live and escape from. Thanks again!!!
I have a feeling this is going to be an interesting week as far as Dugger and Sister Wives news...
What makes you think so in terms of duggars ? X
I agree, Duggar has to be getting a clue that fed pen time is happening. He has pretty much run out of excuses and others to blame. He is a special kind of vampire, pretending to offer a hand up to ex-cons while really keeping them handy to use as scapegoats. I see so many parallels between the men in pologamy and the fundies.
TLC should give her her own shop. Very informative. Thank you
I just don’t see polygamy as viable in the modern world anymore. Maybe back in the day when people were mostly farmers but todays world is so expensive and the cost of living is so high.
Aunt Kristyn needs to tell bedtime stories for sleepy time RUclips
What a brave woman! She seems so lovely!
What a great interview! Thank you for sharing!
AmaIng interview… such a loving kind voice … her heart is so evident … hope to read book
I have a question for Krysten. If you could ask her why Kody doesn't have health insurance for all members of the family?
They seem to have the money.
Her aunt is pretty and looks younger than Christine! She’s soft spoken like Christine. She will be a blessing for Christine!
Do we know if Christine really left polygamy, or did she just leave Kodi? Last season she was willing to stay with Kodi if he and the family would move back to Utah. We also know that Robyn has been divorced from someone who had planned to have a polygamist marriage and the remarried when she married Kodi. Do we know that Christine isn't interested in the possibility of joining another polygamist union? I hope she's out completely, but I haven't seen anything yet that convinces me that she left the cult and not just Kodi.
I've been thinking this
I always find Kody’s attitude towards Meri and the cat fishing stuff, hypocritical.He said Meri had a affair, they were divorced. When Meri and Kody were legally married,.he was the one having affairs. Poor Christines daughter needing a very important surgery he wanted his daughter to postpone it until he could go. He is very narcissistic. I don’t believe God would ever condone Kodi’s actions. Seems the women got the short end all the way around.
GOD is not even into these relationships
There is a great RUclips channel called "Growing up in Polygamy." A man raised in polygamy and left at age 18. He discusses his journey leaving and discovering real world.
He talks about being pulled from school as a kid and having to work construction to support the family and the church. He was not allowed to date or talk to girls and if he was allowed to marry the church would choose his wife.
I've watched a number of episodes and it is very eye opening. Special couple.
Love them!
Yep I am a subscriber to that and Amanda Rae ms channel
Yes they are a super sweet couple. Honest and respectful while being honest.
I don't think Kody ever loved Meri. Meri was the love struck girlfriend he married because he knew she would get him multiple wives.
Kody was just too full of himself to think that he could open up his segregated family to the outside world (in pursuit of $$$) and would have them unchanged by what they saw.
Kody's a frakking narcissist. Narcissists will do everything for admiration & adulation ; damn the cost, & the devil take the hindmost. I suspect Kody has now begun manipulating the remaining three to lure in a new fish & he will have a new wife in the next few months.
Wow this s very eye opening! Tfs
Me too, absolutely. The C J show. Vote with me Janelle is a born peace maker, we could all learn something from her
I feel if Mary had not been catfishes she would have left but then was embarrassed and feels she has to stay now . I hope she gets the courage to go soon. Janelle is so smart and so proud of her for picking her children over the Cody “ rules “ .
Kody is totally gross because he acts so ridiculous
I’m happy I left. I remember always being told, doubt your doubts not your faith.
I think it speaks volumes that none of the kids out of all of them want to be in polygamy 🧐