Sister Wives' Janelle Brown Copes with Son Garrison's Death and Mental Health Struggles

Janelle Brown, former wife of Kody Brown from TLC's "Sister Wives," has been sharing her devastating experience following the death of her son Garrison Brown, who died by suicide at age 25.

In recent episodes of "Sister Wives," Janelle detailed Garrison's struggles with alcohol and mental health issues in the months before his death. "Something happened" to Garrison in the year before his passing, Janelle revealed on the show, adding, "It really just got him."

The grieving mother recounted her son's final hours, including their last text exchanges and her decision to call his brothers to check on him when she became concerned. Tragically, it was Garrison's brother Gabriel who ultimately found him after his suicide. Following his death, Kody and Janelle made the decision to cremate their son and bury him in Wyoming.

Kody Brown has also expressed profound regret over his strained relationship with Garrison. "I didn't get a chance to make things right," Kody admitted during an emotional episode, reflecting on unresolved issues with his son before his passing.

The tragedy has cast a shadow over the already complex dynamics of the Brown family, who have been navigating significant changes following Kody's splits from three of his four wives, including Janelle. The family members, including Garrison's siblings Madison Brush, Gabriel, Hunter, and Logan Brown, have been processing their grief together despite the fractured relationships among the adults.

The Brown family's candid discussions about mental health and loss have become a central focus of recent "Sister Wives" episodes as they publicly navigate their grief while honoring Garrison's memory.