Sister Wivesjust gave an inside look intoGarrison Brown’s emotional funeral servicefollowing his unfortunate passing. Garrison wasKodyandJanelle Brown’sthird youngest child who succumbed to a long battle with anxiety and depression andcommitted suicide on June 01, 2025, at the age of only 25.Despite the Brown family’s tumultuous dynamic following hisdivorces withMeri,Janelle, andChristine Brown, the entire clan came together to lay Garrison to rest and honor his life.
Amidst all the tears and sorrow, one moment stood out from the rest. Christine and Janelle have always had a close relationship, even before they left their plural marriage. Throughout the years,the former sister wives have been there for each other,and their bond has only gotten stronger after they separated from the Brown family patriarch. Their bond is built on mutual respect and trust, which was evident when Christine stood by Janelle’s side as she grieved the loss of her son. As Janelle broke down, Christine’s compassion toward her was a powerful reminder ofhow farthe reality starhad come in her own journeyof emotional growth.
Christine and Janelle Brown’s Relationship Has Grown More Emotionally Mature
The family gathered together in Wyoming ahead of Garrison’s funeral,Christine and Janelle’s families went fishingto spend some quality time together.Christine’s husband,David Woolley,was also present to support his wife through this emotional time. While the rest of their kids are distracted, Janelle and Christine strike up a conversation about Garrison. That’s when Janelle completely broke down.“I’ve only seen Janelle cry a few times, and I’ve known her for 30 years,”Christine told the cameras in a confessional. Janelle opened up about how the sadness hits her in waves and said that she never knows when it’s coming.
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As Janelle was overcome with emotionduring episode 25, Christine silently stood by her andlet her process her emotions.She didn’t rush in to comfort her friend with empty words or offer her a hug, but instead, she chose to let her cry it all out. Christine acknowledged that while she had a special bond with Garrison, at the end of the day, Janelle was his real mother. The scene only lasted for a minute or two, but it was a powerful display of Christine’s emotional maturity, which showed that sometimes, the best way to support someone is to simplyhold space for them without trying to fix the situation. Christine also made a point to emphasize the importance of respecting the depth of Janelle’s grief. “It’s different for Janelle,” she added to remind the viewers that while they share a loss, the bond between a mother and her child is unlike any other.
The Former Sister Wives Have Redefined Their Relationship Post Kody Brown
In the context of their polygamous lives, all ofKody’s wives were often seen as interchangeablemothers to all the children. This way, the most important aspect of their identity was motherhood. However, in offering her silent support to Janelle, Christine changed that narrative and showed the importance of acknowledging their individual pain and experiences.
The fact that Christine let Janelle have her moment without making it about herself goes to show how much she has worked on herself. Despite the formersister wives’ friendship, they were almostalways pitted against each otherin their marriages with Kody. In their plural family dynamic, Christine definitely had moments where she tried to be the center of attention. However, her relationship with Woolley seems to have shifted her perspective. For starters, neither Janelle nor Christine has tofight each other for scraps of Kody’s attention,which has naturally strengthened their bond.
David Woolley’s Role in Christine Brown’s Growth
In her marriage to Woolley, Christine has alsofound a sense of emotional stabilityand a partner who supports her growth. It’s evident that her husband’s support has helped her focus less on seeking validation and more on being present for each other. Not to mention that Woolley himself hasdealt with losing a loved one to suicide in the past. During the June 03, 2025, episode ofSister Wives,Woolley reflected on the death of his first wife. While speaking to his children, the reality star confessed that their mother’s death was one of the hardest moments of his life.
Given his personal experience with such a loss, it’s evident that Woolley knows thecomplex, long-lasting sadness that one experiences.The TLC staradmitted struggling with feelings of guilt and admitted that he blamed himself for his wife’s suicide for the longest time. Woolley added that whilehe didn’t know Garrison very closely, he could relate to how the entire family was feeling after his passing.
Sister WivesSeason 25 airs on TLC every Sunday.
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