Janelle Brown on Moving Forward After Kody Brown Split: No Desire for His Return
Sister Wives’ star Janelle Brown opens up about moving on and embracing her future after her official split from Kody Brown Discover her empowering journey of prioritizing her children, finding strength through fitness, and putting dating on hold
Sister Wives' Janelle Brown is embracing her independence after her separation from Kody Brown in 2022.
Janelle and Kody exchanged spiritual vows in 1993, following Kody's initial marriage to Meri Brown three years prior. Christine Brown became a part of their family in 1994, and in 2010, Robyn Brown completed the plural family unit.
Kody and Robyn got married in 2014 after divorcing Meri, but decided to maintain a spiritual union with her. In 2021, Kody's marriage to Christine ended, causing tension in his relationship with Janelle.
In the latest season of Sister Wives, filmed in 2021 and aired in 2022, viewers witnessed Janelle and Kody clashing over their shared children. Their six children include Logan, Maddie, Hunter, Garrison, Gabriel, and Savanah.
Scroll down to read Janelle's empowering and candid quotes about moving on after her separation from Kody:
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Sister Wives' Janelle Brown's Quotes About Moving On After Kody Brown Split: 'I Don’t Want Him to Come Back'
Sister Wives' Janelle Brown is learning to stand on her own two feet after splitting from Kody Brown in 2022.
Janelle and Kody entered a spiritual marriage in 1993, following Kody's previous marriage to Meri Brown, which occurred three years prior. Christine Brown joined their family in 1994, and Robyn Brown became part of the plural family in 2010.
In 2014, Kody legally married Robyn after divorcing Meri, though he opted to maintain a spiritual bond with her. Over time, tensions arose in Janelle and Kody's relationship following the dissolution of his marriage with Christine in 2021.
In season 17 of Sister Wives, filmed in 2021 and aired in 2022, viewers witnessed Janelle and Kody's conflicts regarding their children. The couple has a total of six children: Logan, Maddie, Hunter, Garrison, Gabriel, and Savanah.
By December 2022, Janelle revealed that she and Kody had been separated for several months. Additionally, the following month, Meri acknowledged her own separation from Kody.
Scroll down to read Janelle’s most empowering and honest quotes about moving forward after her split from Kody:
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The Official Separation
During part 1 of the Sister Wives: One-on-One tell-all episode that aired in December 2022, Janelle admitted, "I believe if we both took the time to truly communicate, we would express surprise and disbelief." She further disclosed that the strain in her relationship with Kody started in late 2021, sharing, "He completely disregarded our last anniversary. He didn't even bother to reach out to me." The reality star went on to reveal that a major argument took place just before Christmas in 2021, which continued to affect their anniversary in January 2022.
It wasn’t until March or April of 2022 that the pair had a real conversation on the phone.
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She’s ‘Not Waiting for Him’
"I am not waiting for him. I have already accepted the fact that that chapter of our life is over," stated the mother of six during part 3 of the Sister Wives: One-on-One special, which was televised in January 2023. "I did not feel heartbroken."
Janelle elaborated on how her religious beliefs indicate that the possibility of reconciliation should exist, but she was uncertain if that was her desire. "I have no interest in inviting anyone to walk through that door," she expressed.
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Her Children Come First
During part 3 of the Sister Wives: One-on-One special in January 2023, the Utah native took a moment to reflect on the arguments she had with Kody during season 17. Although these arguments occurred in 2021, they were only aired in 2022. The main point of contention was their six children. Specifically, the former spouses clashed over their kids' holiday plans in 2021, which came about after Gabe and Garrison had a falling out with their dad earlier that year.
Janelle expressed that if Kody had genuinely prioritized the well-being of her and their children, he would have found a solution that accommodated the entire family instead of imposing strict COVID-19 rules while spending time with a wife who followed them faithfully. She acknowledged feeling extremely upset about the events involving their kids, leading her to gradually lose respect for Kody.
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Becoming ‘Stronger’ Through Fitness
When I initially started dedicating some time to myself a few years ago, I had no clue about the incredible empowerment that would manifest from building my strength," Janelle shared on Instagram in January 2023 as she proudly displayed her weight loss journey. "My workouts serve a dual purpose, not only transforming my physique but also fortifying my mental and spiritual resilience."
The founder of Thrive With Janelle shared insight into how her fitness journey has contributed to her personal development. In her words, "I have continuously proven to myself that there are few limits when you recognize your ability to push beyond them. If you possess the courage," she stated. "I engage in physical exercise not only to enhance my well-being and transform my physique, but also for the EMPOWERING effect. When you possess strength, you can exude strength."
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Dating Is on the Backburner
Janelle made it clear during a November 2023 episode of Sister Wives, filmed in summer 2022, that she has no interest in dating whatsoever. She emphasized that she does not even look at men or feel any attraction towards them. To her, dating is burdensome and she wants no part in it.
In addition, Janelle went on to state that she has no intention of putting herself in situations where she would be surrounded by single men. She adamantly refuses to engage in online dating, finding the concept of swiping and matching entirely puzzling.
Janelle also told Christine during the episode that Kody hadn’t been around for 10 months.
