Leon Brown Reflects on a Heartbreaking Year

For fans of Sister Wives, Leon Brown, child of Meri Brown, may seem to have taken a step back from the spotlight in recent seasons. However, many viewers have followed Leon’s journey growing up and are naturally curious about their well-being. As 2024 draws to a close, Leon is opening up about navigating what seems to have been an incredibly challenging year.

A Rare Update on Life

Earlier in December, Leon Brown made a relatively rare appearance on social media, seemingly to reassure everyone that they are “alive” and doing their best. This followed some curiosity from fans regarding Leon’s absence.

As many Sister Wives fans know, the Brown family experienced the devastating loss of Garrison Brown. Each family member is undoubtedly grieving the loss of their brother, son, and uncle in their own way. Leon, among other personal challenges, is also carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders, deeply compelled to care for others and advocate for justice. Leon is now processing the intense emotions that arose throughout 2024, offering a glimpse into their heartbreaking journey.

“This Year Broke Me Beyond Words”

On their Instagram page, Leon shared some of the lessons they learned this year, with a caption that read: “This year broke me beyond words. Grief became the center of my world. I lost people I didn’t know were losable & reconnected with people I never thought I would speak to again. I found friendships I deserve & learned what it means to actually want to heal.”

After discussing their grief, Leon posted a carousel of moments from the last year, revealing that they are still finding joy amidst the tragedy. Despite the weight of the world, Leon is resiliently finding ways to move through the darkness. They continue, “Love became a verb in the most real ways & I discovered what it means to trust my body. I lose & gain hope every single day & I mostly have absolutely no idea what I am doing. But I am doing it with love, with care at the center of my heart.”

Through the pain that life brings, Audrey Kriss has been a constant source of support for Leon. Leon added, “I am definitely doing it slow. Here’s to more (real) community care, mutual everything, believing in abundance, & really feeling our griefs— individual & collective.” As Leon paces themselves through the journey of healing, they surround themselves with people who embrace them.

Support During Hard Times

It’s clear that Meri Brown’s child, Leon Brown, has a kind and gentle soul. Their message resonated deeply with many on Instagram, who offered words of encouragement and love:

• “So lucky [to] be able to see you share so much love and passion in 2024. Hoping for joy in 2025 ♥️♥️♥️.”
• “Crying in the club!!! I love you so much.”
• “Thinking of you often and hoping for healing for you, friend. You deserve unbridled happiness. 💛.”
• “Sending you big love 🫶🏼 appreciate you and your tender heart sm Leon.”
• “Doing it with love & care 🤍 cheers to 2025. Love u lots.”