Meri Brown’s trust issues with Janelle Brown puzzled fans for years. Now, they say the reasons are clear.
A heated social media debate shows that Janelle’s long silence about financial favoritism toward Robyn feels wrong to many. For years, she watched Kody distribute money unfairly — and said nothing. But when the Coyote Pass property issue put her future at risk, she finally pushed back.
“She co-signed on the unfair system,” one viewer noted, “and only spoke up when she felt financially abused.”
Fans say Meri saw right through it. From Meri’s perspective, Janelle’s sudden interest in justice likely felt opportunistic. Not loyal. Not trustworthy. Just convenient. And with years of financial confusion behind the scenes, trust was always hanging by a thread.
Sister Wives: Fans Say The Money Got Mysterious
Social media users dug even deeper – and the receipts don’t lie. Many pointed back to the infamous moment when Meri agreed to divorce Kody so he could legally marry Robyn. Janelle’s face during that conversation? Pure concern. She knew it would change things — and it did.
One user pointed out, “Once Robyn joined, everything around the money changed. Janelle had been the one handling finances — but then, suddenly, Kody stopped sharing statements. During COVID, she was out.”
Another chimed in: “Robyn and Kody were operating like a married couple with full access to the family pot. His name was on every wife’s assets — which meant half of it became Robyn’s.”
Meri was later accused of not paying her share, only to prove she had — thanks to documentation from her CPA. Fans believe Robyn and Kody were quietly painting her as the problem. The financial shade wasn’t subtle. It was calculated.
Sister Wives: “Janelle’s Not Innocent” – Viewers Call Out Her Role in Meri’s Isolation
Janelle has gained sympathy for standing up to Kody. However, fans warn against rewriting history.
One viewer broke it down bluntly: “Janelle had Kody’s ear for years. She didn’t want Meri to get the pond at Coyote Pass. She’s always had a problem with Meri ‘getting more.’”
Some believe Janelle and Christine both played into the same game they now condemn. “They told Kody that Meri should pay for her child’s education by herself instead of taking from the shared pool. That’s financial manipulation.”
Others agreed, saying Janelle only shifted when Kody stopped prioritizing her needs. “They’re speaking up now only to stop Robyn from gaining anything. It’s not about fairness for them.””
Fans are now questioning the “strong sisterhood” theme from recent seasons.
Sister Wives: “Meri Was Trying to Survive”
Not everyone supports Team Janelle. Many view Meri’s emotional distance as a way to protect herself, not as bitterness.
“She’s spent years trying to deconstruct what happened. It’s the frog-in-boiling-water effect – she didn’t realize how bad it was until she stepped out.”
According to viewers, Meri’s journey out of the family took massive emotional labor. From therapy to tough conversations, she’s done the work to figure out what actually happened. Some fans say Janelle gained from Meri’s kindness for years. They think she may have shaped stories behind the scenes.
“Meri was the most generous. She never withheld money. She just finally stopped being the scapegoat.”
Some think she still has “mean girl vibes.” Others say that’s just old trauma. They believe Kody and Robyn were the real villains all along. At the end of the day, both Meri and Janelle are free. But the damage from years of imbalance and silent resentment may never fully heal.
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