Sister Wives‘ Garrison Brown tragically passed away in March 2024, and he expressed how he missed the old days before his death. Garrison was one of Janelle Brown and Kody Brown’s sons. Problems in Kody Brown’s marriages with Janelle, Meri Brown, and Christine Brown led three of his wives to leave him. Christine got remarried to David Woolley, and the other women are moving on as well. Only Kody’s newest wife, Robyn Brown, remains married to the Sister Wives patriarch. However, after Garrison’s passing, it’s unclear where Sister Wives season 19 stands.

The Brown family has had their struggles for years. Marital tensions and jealousy among the wives have been ongoing issues, ultimately leading to separation between Kody and Janelle, Meri, and Christine. Each wife has had to navigate their feelings of jealousy and insecurity as Kody divides his time among them, and he increasingly gave more time to Robyn. Garrison and the other kids in the Brown family have felt the impact of the marital issues in the family, but it’s no one’s fault there were so many issues. However, these issues will impact the Brown family for years to come, and they may need to rethink continuing the show in the wake of Garrison’s passing.

Garrison Brown Said He Missed The Old Days

According to E! Online, Garrison shared some heartbreaking texts before he passed. In a series of texts to personnel who work for the Brown family, Garrison said, “I want to hate you for sharing the good times. But I can’t. I miss these days.” Janelle became concerned and contacted the police, and she and Garrison had a short text conversation before he stopped responding. When she didn’t hear from Garrison, Janelle asked her kids to check on him. Tragically, Gabe Brown found Garrison dead in his home.

Having a broken family might have severely hurt Garrison more than could have been anticipated. However, Garrison did have other problems, and it’s unfair and incorrect to blame anyone for his death. While the Brown family’s issues likely didn’t help his mental state, it’s no one’s fault that Garrison passed away. It was a tragedy which will impact the family forever, and they might want to reconsider the show moving forward.

Garrison Brown Had Issues With Kody Brown

Garrison’s relationship with Kody became especially strained during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing about disagreements regarding safety protocols. This wasn’t an uncommon occurrence for many American families during the pandemic. Kody’s strict rules around isolation and social distancing stemmed from his concerns about protecting his family, especially his children with Robyn, from contracting the virus.

However, these rules caused tension within the family, particularly between Kody and his sons, Garrison and Gabriel. Kody’s insistence on isolation with Robyn’s family led to a fractured relationship with his sons. Gabe and Garrison eventually moved away to Flagstaff, Arizona, where Garrison was residing at the time of his passing. Gwendlyn Brown, one of Christine’s daughters, also lives in Flagstaff.

Despite the passage of time, Janelle Brown, one of Kody’s wives, revealed to the police that there had been no reconciliation between Garrison and his father. The strained relationship between Kody and his sons due to COVID-19 protocols was highlighted in Sister Wives, where Kody’s insistence on adherence to safety measures caused further divisions within the family. However, it came off as Kody wanting to distance himself in general from Janelle, Meri, and Christine’s kids and focus only on his family with Robyn. The pandemic seemed to be an excuse.

The tragic event of Garrison’s death by suicide serves as a reminder of the profound emotional toll that public exposure can inflict upon individuals and families, particularly those navigating unconventional lifestyles like polygamy. While Sister Wives has provided viewers with insight into the challenges faced by the Brown family for years, the devastating loss of Garrison underscores the potential consequences of maintaining a high-profile public presence. It’s not the Brown family’s fault for having a TV show, but rethinking the consequences might be an important step the family can take in healing.

Continuing the show after this event risks sensationalizing personal struggles and perpetuating a cycle of intrusive media attention that may exacerbate the family’s grief and hinder their healing process. It’s likely the show will continue, but Sister Wives should consider making season 19 its last season. The family needs to heal from this traumatic event privately. While there was a private funeral for Garrison in March 2024, the Brown family has been inundated by the media in recent weeks because of his death. Having to unpack that trauma onscreen is disrespectful to Garrison’s memory and the Brown family.

What Else Was Bothering Garrison Brown?

There were many things bothering Garrison before his death. The 25-year-old son of Kody and Jenelle was struggling with serious alcohol dependency, with him reportedly drinking heavily on most nights. According to The Sun‘s acquisition of the police report, Garrison’s roommates also revealed his battles with depression, with one roommate, Addison, acknowledging conversations about Garrison’s recent depressive state. His roommates also mentioned Garrison’s tumultuous relationship with an ex-girlfriend, indicating that this was a significant source of distress for him.

Garrison’s sister, Madison Brown, took to Instagram after his death, suggesting that social media pressure may have worsened his feelings of inadequacy. She emphasized that despite his accomplishments, Garrison never felt good enough, highlighting the toll of mental health struggles exacerbated by societal expectations. These revelations shed light on the complex web of issues Garrison faced before his death, underscoring the importance of destigmatizing mental health discussions and prioritizing support for those in need.