Kody Brown regrets unresolved issues with son Garrison after his 2024 death, as shared on Sister Wives.
What if things had been different?
Kody sat there, lost in the ache, wondering about the cracks that grew between him and Garrison.
Life threw curveballs, especially with those tough COVID rules that stirred up fights and left words unsaid. It’s heartbreaking how fast it all slipped away.
How did that day hit him?
He remembered talking with Janelle, his voice quiet but heavy, saying, “I just want to bring our boy home.”
They agreed right then to lay Garrison to rest in Wyoming, next to Grandma Cheryl, because it felt right in the midst of the storm.
The family shared a statement back in March 2024, calling him a bright light that lit up everyone’s world.
His death at 25 left a gap so wide it stole their breath.
Why the regrets now?
Kody opened up by the fire with Robyn, his only wife left after the others moved on, admitting he wished they’d fixed things sooner.
Those arguments over safety rules had built walls, and now, with Garrison gone, the silence screamed louder.
He kept looping through thoughts like, “What if I’d called more? What if we’d shared more moments?”
Could it have changed?
Everybody figures they’ve got tomorrow, but sometimes it vanishes fast. Kody wrestled with the what-ifs, each one tugging at his heart—What if we’d talked it out?
What if I’d shown up more? It’s a messy process, this mourning, full of questions that don’t have answers, yet they help sift through the pain.
The show keeps rolling on TLC, airing Sundays at 10 p.m., reminding us life’s twists are never simple.
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