Ex-Apostolic United Brethren Members Talk Sister Wives

In this exclusive interview, Sam (Ex-FLDS) and Melissa (raised LDS) sit down with Melanie and Cory, two former members of the AUB (Apostolic United Brethren) church—the same polygamous group the Brown family from Sister Wives came from. Melanie, the daughter of the current AUB prophet, and her husband Cory share their personal experiences and unique insights into Kody Brown and his four wives. Having known the family personally, Melanie and Cory provide an inside look into the real dynamics behind the show and the polygamous lifestyle portrayed on Sister Wives.

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00:00:00 Did Cody Really Love Mary?
00:06:14 Discussion on Cody's Relationships and Choices
00:13:23 The Complexities of Legal Adoption in Polygamous Families
00:19:49 Mary's Journey in the Brown Family
00:26:00 Navigating Plural Relationships and Favoritism
00:32:11 The Challenges of Self-Governance in Restrictive Religions
00:38:40 Christine's Journey to Finding Love Again
00:44:48 Misalignment in Relationships
00:51:10 Community Secrets and Liberation
00:57:28 Conclusion and Thanks

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[abeal]

Christine and Janelle didn't even know Kody was courting Robyn until the decision to bring her in was already made. And Janelle thought Robyn was looking for a job, until that time on the couch when Kody announced "we decided Robyn would stay home" and you could tell that was news to Janelle. She was not happy; it was all over her face. And Christine thought Robyn was going to help her with the family childcare, but she didn't. Robyn got her own house and a nanny and kept her children separate from the others. Christine said it broke her heart that Robyn had separate child care arrangements.

[Ccamero]

Mykelti said they were living off three day old bread from a grandfather’s bakery. She said this on her patreon. So Kody was not providing early on. The wives were on food stamps and welfare and all of them declared bankruptcy at some point. You are not a good man when you father all these kids and you cannot afford to feed them.

[JessicaAnthony]

In their book, Janelle taks about how awkward it was in the eary days because Kody & Meri were hot & heavy and all over one another. He is LYING that he never loved her.

[Sarah-Graham]

I’ve chosen to follow the Brown’s through creators rather than watching the TLC show directly. Supporting the show feels a lot like supporting Kody & misogyny.

[violiendamast]

I think Mary was manipulated by Kody into giving up her legal marriage. Kody promised her something in return: a baby, love, time, who knows. He didn’t keep up his end of the bargain.

[Robin-jvis]

I loved watching Kody's ego get crushed by christine

[tigermoon]

Garrison paid the ultimate price, he wasn't just collaterally pained by what happened, he took his life because he didn't get from his father what he saw him giving his new family.

[munchieu]

Robyn came up with the plans, Kody followed it, Meri, Janelle, and Christine paid the ultimate price. Then Kody has the audacity to put the blame on them claiming his innocence. Contradicting everything he said on earlier seasons. As if we wouldn’t remember it🤪.

EDIT: spelled Meri’s name wrong, oops😅

[teenarl]

Awesome interview! Kody clearly loved Meri for several seasons of the show. When she was helping him get ready for his wedding to Robyn, he looked like he might have got up to some hanky panky with Meri if the cameras were not there. So nice to hear somebody take up for Meri.

[elizabethb]

I find it disgusting that Kody feels his children no longer needs a father after they become adults.

[dstat]

This is the most insightful conversation I’ve heard on Sister Wives since the beginning. All four of you come from such a unique perspective. Your questions for Melanie and Cory got right to the heart of what we’ve seen but I could never have the insight that you do. I have a friend that I’ve lost contact with that was raised in Mexico at Colonia LeBaron. That was my initial motivation and curiosity about Sister Wives. All four of you are so well spoken. I absolutely loved it when Sam finally came out and said “What a jerk!” knowing that took a lot. I’ve watched your channel from the beginning and couldn’t wait until you caught up on the seasons, knowing you sacrificed your free time to do it. I’ve got to watch this again as it’s digesting.
“Long game” hit hard. It was a light bulb moment that explained Robyn’s relationships with everyone, especially the OG3 and Mykelti. I’ve understood Mykelti was innocent in this but I do believe Robyn was selfish with her own motivations.

Thank you so much for how much you’ve poured into your channel to help us understand this with depth and kindness.

Edited to add: Sam, I admire your courage in leaving at 18, leading you to be blessed with meeting Melissa and structuring your life how you both chose. My friend left Mexico almost forty years ago with four small children with the help of one brother. By you sharing your story, I see the similarities with both of you and the differences. It took a lot for both of you to overcome what could have been crippling adversity. Yet, I look at both of you with so much respect. One of my grandsons is named after one of my friend’s son, his best friend.

[hollishaley-ou]

Thank you Melanie for confirming that the legal adoption didn’t have to occur. I have always thought that their adoption did not make sense. I have the impression that bio dad was not that bad an individual. I think that I couldn’t have given up my parental rights but maybe he didn’t want to be in the public eye.

[womanonthinice]

I love that you guys are exposing the Kody Brown sham show. People are tired of being lied to. I greatly appreciate that all are exposing this show and educating the public on polygamy. Thank you❤

[raphelleguy]

One of the things that Christine says is that she does not trust Robyn, that Robyn says one thing and her actions speak to a different thing. Also, Kody went ahead with the show because he wanted Robyn. Robyn wanted a rich guy to take care of her and Kody was more than willing to oblige.

[mommabrooke]

I absolutely adore Melanie and Cory and am so glad they started their channel. One of the issues I've had with Sister Wives is the silence outside of the show. TLC forces its reality stars to sign very strict NDAs. TLC has too much power over its cast. It shouldn't be like that. The fact Christine and Janelle are doing so many interviews leads me to believe they made TLC loosen their contract, as they should!

[Fuzzyedgz]

I heard that Preston was not happy about the kids being on television. The only way to put those kids on TV without Preston's consent was for Kody to legally adopt them Preston was behind on child support (a lot) and being pressured to pay for Daytons medical expenses. Kody and Robin agreed to forgive the child support and pay for the medical bills if Preston gave up custody. Robin promised that Preston could still see the kids, which was a lie. It was very nasty how that went down.

[jewelgazer]

I’ve heard on a different podcast that Christine is suing Kody for back child support, Truely’s medical expenses, and more legal visitation guidelines for Truely if not full custody.

[MayM-dxrd]

When Melanie mentioned all the girls loved Kody and his family had this amazing reputation, I better understood why Kody is the way he is. It sounds like Kody went from being adored and thinking he was amazing, to realizing he is considered a bad guy in the real world.

[northvanamy]

To hear the guest say that this happens often in polygamy is really eye-opening. This family went on TV to show how great polygamy is, and instead it shows how much polygamy damages families.

[wilmacobb]

Cody is such a selfish self centered man and will never take responsibility for any of his mistakes it is always someone else’s responsibility not his.