Maddie Brown Brush is speaking out about mental health, social media’s harmful impact, and the tragic loss of her brother, Garrison Brown. In a candid podcast episode, The Authentic Society, the Sister Wives star opened up about Garrison’s struggles with self-comparison and its harmful effects.
“After my brother died, I stopped doing filters,” Maddie revealed, referencing Garrison’s struggles with social media’s curated perfection. She shared that Garrison often compared his life to others, feeling “behind” in milestones. “He always felt like he was lacking. If you looked at Instagram, you would think his life was perfect. But he had his struggles.”
Maddie Brown urged listeners to focus on gratitude and avoid the “comparison game,” quoting, “You can’t compare your Chapter 1 to somebody else’s Chapter 10.” Her emotional honesty resonated with fans, who praised her wisdom and vulnerability. “That makes me sad for Garrison,” one supporter wrote. “All we ever saw was a devoted son and brother.”
Sister Wives: Taeda Farms Faces Setbacks – Maddie and Janelle Navigate Challenges
Maddie Brown and Janelle Brown’s Taeda Farms venture was a fresh start for the Sister Wives duo. But, it hasn’t been without its hiccups. The flower farm and merch business, started with Maddie’s husband Caleb, has hit bureaucratic roadblocks. This has delayed their vision.
On the Taeda Farms blog, Maddie shared her frustrations with the slow pace of permitting and zoning processes. “It moves at the speed of, ‘Let’s schedule another meeting in three weeks,’” she wrote, candidly admitting the learning curve. “This kind of patience requires spreadsheets, more meetings than I care to count, and occasionally swallowing my frustration.”
Despite the delays, Maddie remains hopeful, saying, “It doesn’t look like much yet, but it will.” Fans appreciated her transparency, with one writing, “It’s refreshing to see someone share their struggles instead of just the highlights.”
Sister Wives: Fans React – Support and Criticism for Maddie and Janelle
While some Sister Wives fans applauded Maddie Brown’s honesty, others criticized the lack of preparation behind Taeda Farms. On Reddit, one fan quipped, “Turns out, you can’t just open up a farm without telling the government.” Another noted, “The Browns not doing any research before they go all in, shocker.”
Still, Maddie’s openness has earned her admiration. “It’s nice to see someone own up to their mistakes,” one fan said. Another added, “Maddie is wise beyond her years. She’s doing her best, and that’s all you can ask for.”
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