Ysabel Brown Breaks Down Over Christine’s New Life with David Woolley: “I Want My Dad”

In a tear-jerking moment on the November 17th episode of Sister Wives, Ysabel Brown helped her mother, Christine Brown, and Christine’s now-husband, David Woolley, move into their new Utah home.

While unpacking boxes, Ysabel and Christine took a break. They had a candid talk about their changing family dynamics. It was clear the emotions were heavy.

Ysabel Brown, 20, couldn’t hold back her tears as she opened up about the fear of her biological dad, Kody Brown, being replaced.

She admitted she struggled with the changes, asking her mom, “He [David] won’t try to replace Dad, right? For us?” Her voice cracked as she worried about how this new chapter would affect her and her siblings: Aspyn, Mykelti, Paedon, Gwendlyn, and Truely.

Christine gently reassured her daughter, emphasizing, “No, because no one’s going to replace your dad. No one. If you need a dad figure or a father figure or someone like that, he’ll be whatever you need.”

Christine and David’s romance progressed. But, she made it clear: David could not replace Kody as her children’s father.

YSABEL [crying]: "David comes off as a very present dad." 😢 #SisterWives

— Starcasm (@starcasm) November 18, 2024

Sister Wives: Kody’s Absence Still Haunts Ysabel

Ysabel Brown loves her stepdad, David. But, her dad, Kody Brown, is a problem. In a vulnerable confessional, Ysabel tearfully shared the pain of feeling distant from her dad. “I worry that my dad and the chance of having a really close relationship with my dad is slowly going away,” she said. She was heartbroken. She wanted a deeper connection with Kody, but felt that dream slipping away.

Reflecting on David Woolley’s presence, Ysabel said, “David, he comes off as a very present dad with his children, so I mean, how lovely would that be, right? So I would love to have a relationship that is as amazing with my own father. I’m worried that my relationship with my father will be desolate, will not exist anymore.”

Christine Brown, who has always wanted her kids to have a strong relationship with Kody, was visibly emotional. She said, “It’s devastating to have your kids have daddy issues because my relationship with my dad is one of my favorite relationships. And to have kids who struggle with their dad, it’s really, really hard. I would love it if they had a good relationship with him.”

this ysabel scene is sad omg 😕#sisterwives

— . (@promisciousgrl) November 18, 2024

Sister Wives: Christine’s New Life with David Raises Concerns

While the Sister Wives audience is thrilled to see Christine Brown finally happy, many fans have concerns about how quickly she and David have moved forward. Christine, who was in a loveless marriage with Kody for 30 years, is embracing her newfound joy and unapologetically living her truth. Yet, her children, particularly Ysabel, feel overwhelmed by the whirlwind pace of this new chapter.

David and Christine’s relationship has been nothing short of a fairytale since they announced their courtship. But even Christine acknowledges the big adjustments. “I haven’t lived with a man full-time, as Kody rotated when we were married,” she explained. “So they [her kids] would see him leave every morning. But now, David is here all the time, and that’s a huge shift.”

Sister Wives: Is Christine Brown Moving Too Fast?

The reactions from Sister Wives viewers have been mixed. Some are thrilled to see Christine embrace love after years. Others worry she’s not considering how it affects her kids. Ysabel’s concerns resonated with many fans who feel she’s justified in questioning the speed of this new relationship.

“Take a drink every time Aspyn or Ysabel say they’re moving too fast,” one viewer jokingly commented on social media. Others empathized with Ysabel, saying, “Her feelings are valid. It must be so confusing to see her mom so happy but still feel that emptiness from her dad.”

Yet, some fans argue that Christine deserves her happiness, even if it’s happening quickly. “Christine has waited 30 years for this. Let her have it!” one supporter wrote.

Ysabel’s feeling uneasy with how fast things are moving in Christine’s love life. Catch it on #SisterWives, tonight at 10/9c! pic.twitter.com/ShBIaFJW3j

— TLC Network (@TLC) November 17, 2024

Sister Wives: Christine Pushes Forward with David: “I’m Not Stopping for Anyone”

Despite the mixed reactions, Christine is resolute about her relationship with David Woolley. “I’m not stopping for anyone,” she declared in a recent episode, making it clear that she’s ready to live life on her terms. The couple has since moved in together, married on October 7, 2023, and are building a new life in Utah.

Ysabel and her siblings may take time to adjust. But, one thing is clear: Christine is determined to support and love her children as their family evolves. It remains to be seen if Kody Brown will mend his relationships with his kids. His absence has had a huge emotional impact.

Christine summed up the emotional journey perfectly: “I’m happy, but seeing my kids struggle is something I never wanted. I just hope, in time, we can all find our peace.”