On Thursday, September 12, reality TV personality Kody Brown opened up about his remorse over not reconnecting with his son Garrison before the young man’s untimely passing earlier this year. In a candid interview, the “Sister Wives” star reflected on the missed chances to mend their strained relationship.
“Looking back, I realize we could have communicated more,” Kody, 55, admitted. “There were texts and opportunities we didn’t fully embrace. We both had our own lives, and I wrongly assumed we had all the time in the world to reconnect.”
Garrison, whose legal name was Robert Garrison, tragically died by suicide in March at just 25 years old. He was one of six children Kody shared with his former spouse Janelle Brown.
Kody expressed the profound impact of losing his son: “It’s an indescribable grief, different from any I’ve experienced before. The future I envisioned for him is now gone, and that’s incredibly difficult to accept.”
The reality star also acknowledged his regret for not making more effort to see Garrison in recent months. “I wish we had more dinners together, more laughs. He had a great sense of humor,” Kody reminisced. “My only regret is not taking more time, not doing something when I had the chance.”
Before Garrison’s death, he and his brother Gabriel had become estranged from Kody due to disagreements over COVID-19 precautions. In November 2023, Janelle expressed hope for healing, saying, “I’m hoping time will bring peace, even if full reconciliation isn’t possible.”
Kody, who has children with multiple partners from his plural marriage lifestyle, described the loss as life-altering. “I can’t return to who I was before this happened,” he shared. “It’s impossible to reconcile his absence. He had such a bright future ahead of him, always planning adventures and ready with a joke.”
The article concludes with a reminder that help is available for those struggling or in crisis, encouraging readers to call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for support. US Magazine
