Sister Wives star Meri Brown talks about her split from husband Cody. on January 10 A mainstay of the TLC reality show on social media to share an official statement about her divorce.
“In light of our recent uncredited press release, we feel the need to share our truth in our own way and on our own time,” Read the joint statement.
message that Cody also posted on his Instagram pageHe continued, “After more than a decade of working on our relationship in our own unique ways, we have made the decision to permanently end our marital relationship.”
Although they are no longer married, Merry and Cody confirmed that they still share a mutual respect.
“Throughout this process, we are committed to kindness and respect toward one another and to all members of our family, and we are also committed to the ongoing healing of any and all relationships within the family so that we can move forward in forgiveness, grace, and love.”
And the former spouses ended the letter with the following signature: “Kindly, Merry and Cody.”
Meri added an additional comment in the caption to her post, writing, “Today I get my strength back.”
In the lengthy commentary, the reality star confirmed that the news of her split from Cody, which was referenced in a special called “Sister Wives: One on One,” was misinterpreted and prematurely shared last month at People article Contains an exclusive clip from the episode.
“The information, content and timing were inaccurate and based on a highly edited version of events filmed months earlier,” she wrote.
In the TV special, which aired December 18, Meri responded to a clip of Cody saying he did not consider himself married to her. During the same interview, Merry also said that Cody “made the decision” to end the marriage and explained that she “never heard him say that.”
Meri said she asked Cody if they should make an official announcement that their marriage was over, but he wasn’t supportive of the idea.
“So I said to him, ‘If this is where we are, don’t you think we should address that publicly?'” And he said, ‘No, I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t want to touch on that, I don’t want it to be there publicly because I don’t want that judgment.'”
In her Instagram caption, Meri continued to share her side of the story, writing, “In the month since those interviews were taped, Cody and I have had many open and honest discussions leading up to our announcement today.”
The reality star reassured her fans that they will learn more about these conversations when the time comes.
“There is so much more to be told about this story, and I assure you, the truth will be told. But for now, I know there is peace in my heart, and no aggression towards Cody,” she wrote. “I am not, and I pray never be, in a place where I would enjoy making rude and derogatory comments about him, or see you make them.”
Meri acknowledged that her fans likely have a “range of feelings and opinions” on the matter, but urged them to be kind when they share their comments.
“In doing so, please be mindful of the fact that we are real people, with real lives, and real feelings. Please try to refrain from congratulating me on the dissolution of my marriage. I value the relationship I have, and I look forward to entering 2023 and my future with grace, kindness, and strength.”
The reality star ended her comment with the following sentiment: “Get in the kindness with me. Put positive energy in the world.”
During the “One on One” special that Meri referenced in her Instagram post, host Sukanya Krishnan referenced the state of limbo Meri was in, saying, “Where does that leave you? Are you still married to Kodi? Or, is it up to you to decide?”
In response, Merry said, “Well, he’s already made the decision. I just saw him say it.”
In the same episode of the special, Cody admits that he once considered reconciling with Merry, but Merry said this is good news for her.
Over the course of Season 17 of “Sister Wives,” the former couple commented on the state of their rocky marriage on multiple occasions. said Miri They wanted to work on their relationship in an exclusive interview sometime during the season.
“My strength is to see if Cody is willing to work on a relationship. So I leave that door open, but I’m not pining for it,” she said at the time.
However, Cody described their relationship as “fundamentally unstable” in his denomination. He said, “It’s not a functional relationship.”
In another special, “Sister Wives: One on One,” one of Kody’s other wives, Janelle, confirmed that they They separated for months. In 2021, his wife Kristen also left him and moved to Utah with their youngest daughter. With two divorces and a current separation, Cody’s remaining wife is Robyn, who has been proposed by his other wives his favorite wife.