Kody Brown’s Paranoia Skyrockets: “I Can’t Trust My Family!” – Why the Sister Wives Star Feels Betrayed

Kody Brown’s once close-knit family is now shattered, and the Sister Wives star is feeling the weight of it all. In season 19 of the hit TLC show, Kody admits he can’t trust his ex-wives, Christine and Janelle Brown.

He believes they’re “trash-talking” him to their kids. His paranoia has grown. He now refuses to share family info with them. Fans are left wondering what caused this shift.

In a recent episode, Kody confessed that he feels constantly criticized. He said, “I don’t want any news to go through the Brown family grapevine and get twisted.” His mistrust runs so deep that he now only feels safe around his legal wife, Robyn Brown, and their five children.

Christine Brown, however, isn’t buying Kody’s victim narrative. “I think he’s trying to find fault because he’s not liking things happening in his life,” she said during a confessional. “So he’s trying to find fault with other people.” This divide has only deepened Kody’s isolation, as he continues to pull away from the family he once cherished.

Sister Wives: Is Robyn Behind Kody’s Distrust?

As Kody Brown’s paranoia grows, fans speculate that Robyn Brown may be to blame. Viewers have taken to Reddit to discuss their theories, with one fan suggesting, “Kody probably thinks it’s normal for mothers to badmouth other family members because Robyn does it around him all the time.” Another added, “He assumes the other moms do the same because that’s what he sees in his home with Robyn and her kids.”

Kody Brown’s behavior has sparked much debate among fans. Many accuse him of blaming his actions on his ex-wives. Janelle revealed that Kody often gossips with Robyn.

This has led some to think Robyn insisted Kody not keep her in a loveless marriage. The ongoing gossip and blame have increased Kody’s paranoia. This, in turn, has created distance between him and the rest of the Brown family.

Robyn and Kody admit that they actually instilled animosity in the kids and prioritized Robyn's children over anyone else because of the loyalty and attention it rewarded. #SisterWives pic.twitter.com/tzpBfradw7

— SamoanDumpling🥟🌺 (@SystemicDunking) September 30, 2024

Sister Wives: Robyn Brown Tries to Repair Kody’s Broken Bonds with His Kids

While Kody Brown is focused on defending himself, Robyn is feeling the emotional toll of the family’s ongoing disintegration.

A teaser for Sister Wives season 19, episode 4, shows Robyn confronting Kody about his estranged relationship with his older children. She urges him to repair those bonds.

Robyn admits that she’s been mourning the loss of their once large and connected family, telling the cameras, “It’s not normal to see Kody smiling because of everything that’s been going on with the family.”

She then expresses her frustration with Kody’s lack of effort, saying, “I think Kody should be camping out on their doorsteps.”

The pandemic has strained Kody’s relationship with his children. Christine and Janelle revealed their kids feel abandoned.

Robyn’s plea for Kody to reach out only highlights the strain on their current relationship as a monogamous couple. The question remains—will Kody step up, or will his paranoia continue to drive them all apart?

Kody speaks about family life with Robyn and their kids. Don't miss #SisterWives, Sunday at 10/9c. pic.twitter.com/JkCs2hIc6Z

— TLC Network (@TLC) September 28, 2024

Sister Wives: The Breakdown of Kody’s Relationships with His Ex-Wives

As season 19 unfolds, Kody Brown’s relationships with Christine, Janelle, and Meri are beyond repair. His paranoia about being “trash-talked” by his ex-wives has isolated him. Janelle and Christine refuse to engage in his victim narrative.

In a confessional, Kody reflected on his breakup with Christine, accusing her of being the one who forced their marriage. “Christine forced herself into my life,” Kody claimed. “She insisted that we be married.”

Christine has spoken about the emotional disconnect that drove her to leave. She blames Kody’s favoritism toward Robyn for the collapse of their marriage.

Kody saying Ari exclaiming, “I don’t like Christine…she left Daddy” is showing “loyalty” makes me so angry it’s not even funny. #sisterwives

— LizzieK – HalloRavenwood 🥃🐵✌🏻❤️ (@Lizzie_K91) September 30, 2024

Meri Brown, Kody’s first wife, has also moved on, seeking an official “release” from their church, which serves as a spiritual divorce.

Kody admitted that he no longer has romantic feelings for Meri but hopes they can remain friends. “I think if I were single and Meri was single, would I date her? No, I wouldn’t,” he confessed.

Janelle has embraced her independence and is enjoying her time away from Kody. He, meanwhile, admitted they no longer communicate. This adds to his list of strained relationships.