In a significant development that marks the end of a complex family saga, Meri Brown, 53, is making headlines with her decisive move to Utah, leaving behind her troubled relationship with Kody Brown, 55, and the remnants of their once-united plural family.
The latest episode of Sister Wives, airing November 17, showcases Meri’s final preparations to leave Flagstaff, Arizona, bringing to light the complicated dynamics that led to this moment. The move comes after years of strain in their relationship, which officially ended in January 2023 after more than three decades together.
During her relocation preparations, Meri displayed her characteristic wit by asking Kody for help with the move, jokingly referring to it as her “severance package.” This request was accompanied by a pointed observation: “I failed to ask for alimony when we got the legal divorce [in 2014], so I’m kind of out on that. Like, help me move and get out of here.
The episode revealed deeper insights into their troubled relationship. Meri disclosed that Kody had given her a specific list of requirements to work on their marriage. “I fulfilled all his requests,” Meri clarified, only to discover that once she finished the list, “he ended our relationship.”
Kody’s reaction to Meri’s move was notably complex. While outwardly questioning her timing, he admitted in private that he believed the move would be beneficial for her. “My immediate reaction, in my heart, was that this will be beneficial for Meri,” he confessed, adding, “But I never tell Meri what’s going on in my heart anymore.” It’s not actually safe.”
Robyn Brown, 45, Kody’s remaining wife, offered a unique perspective on the situation, noting Kody’s emotional struggle with Meri’s departure. “It’s weird to me because I can see Kody’s sad, and he has gotten emotional several times about it, but this is what he chose,” she observed.
Meri has already established her new life in Utah, where she runs her clothing company and manages Lizzie’s Heritage Inn. In August, she announced the temporary closure of the bed and breakfast for renovations, showing her commitment to building her independent future.
Looking back at their relationship, Meri shared that their final years together were marked by con”Even more recently, in the last couple of years, Kody would talk to me almost like he needed to vent,” Meri reflected.
The move represents more than just a physical relocation; it symbolizes Meri’s final step toward independence and her determination to forge a new path. As she stated simply but powerfully, “I think I’m just ready to be in control of my limbo land, and this is me being in control of that.”
This development marks another significant change in the Brown family dynamic, following the departures of Christine and Janelle Brown in recent years. Kody, once the patriarch of a sprawling plural family, now finds himself in a monogamous relationship with Robyn, while his former wives pursue their individual journeys of self-discovery and independence.