Sister Wives is getting to the point where something is about to happen with the case against the Brown’s related to polygamy. They are being investigated on felony charges for living the polygamist lifestyle which they revealed several months ago on television in an act of “coming out.” Feeling it was the right thing to do in order not to have to live in fear of discovery always hiding who they are, they decided as a family to speak out and expose the marriage agreement they have chosen; it has proved less than accommodating overall with the loss of jobs, friends, and now pending charges which might rip the family apart.
Although at first it was uncomfortable to watch the lifestyle they have chosen, it has become abundantly clear this family is highly functional and very secure with happy children, loving parents, and an incredible support system. What is sad as they face the stress of not knowing what is going to happen is to be aware there are hundreds of thousands of families out there living “normal” lives which do not share what this family has and whose children are ten times less cared for in relationships far less harmonious than the ones presented in the Brown clan. It is disconcerting to see such struggles faced by these parents who only want the best for all of these children and are attempting to decide the right path to follow to ensure just that. At the same time, now the older children face disruption in their own life as Kody decides to move the family to another state for safety and anonymity.
The two newest episodes cover the family Christmas which is shared together under one roof in a cabin high in the mountains. The kids draw names in order to allow them to purchase a really nice gift for someone instead of cheesy gifts for many. This reminds me of how Christmas was run in our household as a youth and brings back as many wonderful memories as the ones watched this evening. As the families prepare for the trip to the cabin, they are faced with mountains of gifts, clothes, and food as well as deciding how to transport all of it along with a tree, decorations, and children! All goes off without a hitch except the fact they leave four hours late which causes concern they will arrive after dark when it is far more treacherous.
Although at first it was uncomfortable to watch the lifestyle they have chosen, it has become abundantly clear this family is highly functional and very secure with happy children, loving parents, and an incredible support system. What is sad as they face the stress of not knowing what is going to happen is to be aware there are hundreds of thousands of families out there living “normal” lives which do not share what this family has and whose children are ten times less cared for in relationships far less harmonious than the ones presented in the Brown clan. It is disconcerting to see such struggles faced by these parents who only want the best for all of these children and are attempting to decide the right path to follow to ensure just that. At the same time, now the older children face disruption in their own life as Kody decides to move the family to another state for safety and anonymity.
The two newest episodes cover the family Christmas which is shared together under one roof in a cabin high in the mountains. The kids draw names in order to allow them to purchase a really nice gift for someone instead of cheesy gifts for many. This reminds me of how Christmas was run in our household as a youth and brings back as many wonderful memories as the ones watched this evening. As the families prepare for the trip to the cabin, they are faced with mountains of gifts, clothes, and food as well as deciding how to transport all of it along with a tree, decorations, and children! All goes off without a hitch except the fact they leave four hours late which causes concern they will arrive after dark when it is far more treacherous.
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