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[s13e1] Meri, On Her Own -

May 30, 2023
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[s13e1] Meri, On Her Own -

During a tense meeting in Christine’s "library," Robyn and Kody push Meri for a detailed business plan. Fans and reviewers often point to this as a moment of isolation for Meri, as she felt the family was placing hurdles in her way rather than supporting her dream.

In the Season 13 premiere of Sister Wives , titled the central conflict focuses on Meri Brown’s attempt to buy back her great-great-grandparents' home in Parowan, Utah, to turn it into a bed and breakfast. Episode Overview [S13E1] Meri, on Her Own

Initially, Kody agrees to help Meri fund the purchase using family resources. However, after a private discussion—which viewers and some family members later speculated was influenced by Robyn—Kody backs out, claiming the family does not actually have the liquid funds available. During a tense meeting in Christine’s "library," Robyn

Watch a deeper look into the family discussion that left Meri feeling isolated as she pursued her B&B dreams: Sister Wives S13 E1 "Meri, On Her Own" (part 2) We Love to Hate Everything Podcast YouTube• Mar 14, 2025 Fan & Critical Perspectives Episode Overview Initially, Kody agrees to help Meri

Ultimately, Meri decides to secure the financing entirely on her own through her clothing business, LuLaRoe , effectively cutting the other wives and Kody out of any ownership or equity in the property.

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