In a recent episode of TLC’s Sister Wives, Christine Brown and Meri Brown found themselves at odds over the topic of community breastfeeding within polygamous families. Christine took a conservative stance, while Meri shared her experience of breastfeeding a child who was not her own, describing it as a “medically necessary” choice.
Their differing opinions on the matter come as no surprise, given their history of conflicts. Last year, fans speculated that Meri was directing her anger towards Christine. During the latest episode, an off-camera director mentioned a rumor about sister wives breastfeeding and swapping children. Christine quickly dismissed the idea, stating, “That is not true! No, that was a joke. That’s disgusting.”
Meri, however, offered a contrasting viewpoint. In her confessional, she revealed, “I actually breastfed one of our kids that was not my own child.” She emphasized that this was not a casual practice, stating it was done out of necessity, not for enjoyment. “It wasn’t something that we did on a regular basis just for fun,” she added.
The discussion about community breastfeeding sparked varied reactions among the other wives. Janelle expressed that she had never participated in breastfeeding another baby due to medical reasons, saying, “I’ve never breastfed another baby. I never had enough milk. I would have been hard pressed to do that.”
Robyn, the youngest of Kody’s wives, confirmed that community breastfeeding is indeed practiced in their culture. “Yeah, it’s true. Women would breastfeed each other’s babies. I’ve seen it plenty of times,” she stated. Robyn described the practice as a supportive community effort rather than a casual exchange, noting, “It’s more of, like, necessity and help.”
This latest episode highlighted the ongoing tensions between Meri and Christine. Their disagreement echoes a previous incident where Meri expressed frustration over Christine disclosing the fate of her melted wedding ring. This revelation caused drama, as Christine admitted she was unsure whether to share such personal details. Meri felt Christine had overstepped by involving herself in matters concerning their mutual ex-husband.
Viewers took to social media to voice their opinions on Meri’s reaction. Some criticized her for misdirecting her anger toward Christine instead of Kody, who melted down the ring. One viewer remarked, “Misdirecting anger at Christine isn’t going to help anything. The person to blame is the one who created that situation, and that certainly wasn’t Christine.”
Another fan echoed this sentiment, saying, “It’s unbelievable that you’re mad at Christine for mentioning the story, and yet you kissed Kody’s -ss for 10 more years. Point your anger towards the correct person.” Supporters of Christine urged Meri to reassess her feelings, with one commenter suggesting, “Get over it or see a therapist.”
The drama surrounding Meri and Kody’s wedding ring began during the One-on-One special with Sukanya Krishnan, where Christine discussed the fallout from Kody’s actions. She recalled Meri’s shock upon learning her ring was melted, describing Kody’s casual admission as “hurtful.” This prompted all the wives to unite and buy new Claddagh rings, symbolizing love, loyalty, and friendship.
As Sister Wives continues to explore these complex family dynamics, viewers can expect more revelations that will keep the conversation lively.
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