As fans of Sister Wives have been watching the show progress, they have seen Janelle evolve for over a decade as well. Although fans might think they have the reality star in and out, Janelle herself doesn’t think so. The show is currently running its 20th season, and Janelle has been present since the start. Even though she was part of the most polyamorous family, Janelle recently opened up about how much of her real self never made it on screen.
Because of the family’s lifestyle as well, the members have received various criticisms, which Janelle feels affected her overall in showing who she is. While the show continues to evolve, and Kody tries to fix his relationships, Janelle might not be on the same page. What finally pushed her to speak her truth now? And how does Kody Brown’s recent apology tour fit into this new chapter? Keep reading to know more.
Sister Wives: Janelle Brown Reflects On Kody’s Apology Tour
Janelle has been at the center of Kody’s apology tour storyline in recent weeks. Kody revealed that he wants to apologize for his past mistakes in front of his former sister wives. He met Janelle before anyone, as he tried to fix his relationships. Janelle revealed that she did not initially agree to meet him. Before they even met, she had made it clear that she had some boundaries. Janelle stated that she was not interested in visiting past instances that would make her feel hurt.
After the two separated, she was unsure if meeting Kody and hearing what he had to say would solve anything. Despite that, Janelle agreed to the meeting as she wanted some closure. She had decided to keep the conversation short. However, as they talked, things became heavier. Janelle admitted that hearing his apology in person felt intense. They started talking about the past and talked for more than an hour. Janelle felt confused and mentally shaken by how emotional she got.
Sister Wives: Janelle Brown Says TLC Never Showed The Real Her
Besides appearing on the reality show, Janelle has been active on social media recently, addressing her fans. Janelle recently shared that Sister Wives never fully captured who she truly was. In a December 19 social media post, she talked about the strange reality of being known by many people while still feeling misunderstood. She explained that the public often saw her in a certain light.
Janelle felt she had an image of herself as the steady one, but she didn’t think that was who she really was all the time. For many years, Janelle had felt pressure to maintain the image her fans saw on TV. She admitted there were many moments in her life that were never shown on screen. Janelle recently moved to North Carolina and is hoping to live a quiet life. She says it feels free to finally speak from the heart instead of talking about a storyline from the show.
Now that she has been separated from Kody, she has been living with her daughter. She also started a farming business with her. In addition, she started Second Chapter Coaching, which focuses on helping women through different life stages. Janelle stated that she is trying to focus on healing. According to her, trying to find her own voice has made her feel both vulnerable and empowered.
