It’s been almost a month since Garrison Brown tragically took his own life. While many members of the Brown family initially stayed silent after his passing, they have since begun sharing cherished memories of Garrison and heartfelt tributes to him. This week, Mary Brown shared an old photo of Garrison, which moved her to tears. Even though Garrison wasn’t Mary’s biological son, she played a significant role in his life, watching him grow up. Despite her strained relationships with some of the children, it appeared that she and Garrison shared a close bond.

This isn’t the first time Mary Brown has publicly expressed her grief over Garrison’s passing. On her late mother’s birthday, Mary expressed her hope that her mom was welcoming Garrison into heaven. Recently, Mary found a touching surprise on her phone: an old photo of Garrison. Despite bringing tears to her eyes, she felt grateful for discovering it. “Looking through my phone tonight, I came across this old photo of Garrison and me from 2018—a photo I didn’t remember I had and one that I will forever cherish,” Mary wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. Alongside her words, she shared the photo of herself and Garrison, both smiling brightly. “Seeing it immediately moved me to tears—a testament of the love I have for him, the pain of the loss of him,” she continued. “It’s a reminder that grief comes in unexpected waves, memories of the moments with him… all that remains four weeks today without him here with us, a lifetime of memories to hold sacred.”

On some of Mary’s recent social media posts, there have been accusations of her defending Cody Brown amidst the family tragedy. Some Sister Wives viewers believe Cody bears significant responsibility for Garrison’s death. Mary has asked her followers not to assign blame and to offer only kind words to the family during their grieving process. However, on Mary’s post featuring a photo of Garrison, her followers expressed more compassion and understanding.

“Mary, my heart aches for you and the family. I cannot even imagine. I can only hope that day by day, the grief becomes a bit lighter. He will never be forgotten,” one commenter wrote. “I don’t really care what anyone says, Garrison was your son. You helped raise him, you were kind to him, and treated him like your own. He was your son too,” another commenter expressed. “Mary, he’s letting you know he’s still with you and he loves you,” one individual commented. “Mary, random photos you come across after losing a loved one are like finding gold. I’m glad you could have a piece of gold to brighten the day,” another commenter shared.

After the recent ceremony for Garrison Brown, many Sister Wives viewers started to wonder about Mary Brown’s status within the family. Some people are asking if the Brown kids still see her as their mom. It’s difficult to imagine that Mary Brown’s separation from plural marriage would affect her status as a mom, but some of the kids have spoken out about Mary being abusive. On Reddit, a Sister Wives viewer posed a question about Mary’s role in the family. They wonder if Janelle, Christine, and Cody still acknowledge Mary as one of the kids’ moms, especially after Garrison’s passing. The user acknowledges that the situation might be complicated after the split. They also ask if Mary is considered part of the family during both happy occasions and tough times.

The initial poster observed Mary Brown’s choice of seating arrangement, noting that she seemed disconnected, especially during the funeral. Later, the poster added that this observation extends beyond the funeral to other occasions as well. They mention how Christine and Janelle still talk about being mothers to each other’s kids. Another commenter speculated that historically, Mary hasn’t been included or considered much in the planning by the other wives. However, they noted that the family still expects her to be included by someone else and doesn’t mind her presence or even expects it. They suggested that the children might define her role as a mother to them.

For instance, at Logan’s wedding, they all sat with her, but if she hadn’t been included, they wouldn’t have noticed until a producer mentioned it. Another commenter expressed the belief that Janelle would want Mary to be there, especially in difficult times when people usually come together. They noted that Mary was very involved in the older kids’ lives and that it would have been more hurtful if she hadn’t shown up. Over the years, some of the Brown children have spoken out about experiencing abuse from Mary Brown during their childhood. Tensions have been evident with Mykelti, Maddie, and Paedon Brown. Additionally, there has been strain between Mary and her only biological child, Lizzie. Other users pointed out that Mary was the disciplinarian in the family, which may have led to different perceptions of her parenting style compared to the other parents. A few of the kids, including Maddie, Mykelti, and Paedon, have publicly discussed experiencing abuse from Mary, and sometimes their siblings. However, others have said they never witnessed such behavior.

The initial poster observed Mary Brown’s choice of seating arrangement, noting that she seemed disconnected, especially during the funeral. Later, the poster added that this observation extends beyond the funeral to other occasions as well. They mention how Christine and Janelle still talk about being mothers to each other’s kids. Another commenter speculated that historically, Mary hasn’t been included or considered much in the planning by the other wives. However, they noted that the family still expects her to be included by someone else and doesn’t mind her presence or even expects it. They suggested that the children might define her role as a mother to them.

For instance, at Logan’s wedding, they all sat with her, but if she hadn’t been included, they wouldn’t have noticed until a producer mentioned it. Another commenter expressed the belief that Janelle would want Mary to be there, especially in difficult times when people usually come together. They noted that Mary was very involved in the older kids’ lives and that it would have been more hurtful if she hadn’t shown up. Over the years, some of the Brown children have spoken out about experiencing abuse from Mary Brown during their childhood. Tensions have been evident with Mykelti, Maddie, and Paedon Brown. Additionally, there has been strain between Mary and her only biological child, Lizzie. Other users pointed out that Mary was the disciplinarian in the family, which may have led to different perceptions of her parenting style compared to the other parents. A few of the kids, including Maddie, Mykelti, and Paedon, have publicly discussed experiencing abuse from Mary, and sometimes their siblings. However, others have said they never witnessed such behavior.

It’s worth noting that Mary was often the one to enforce rules and be straightforward in the family. Considering Mary was involved in the grieving process, the funeral, and the memorial, it seems like she is still seen as one of the moms by the family. In the photo from Garrison Brown’s military funeral, Mary Brown is seen sitting next to a sibling. Many believe this seating arrangement may reflect the divisions within the family. Mykelti, who has previously shown her dislike for Mary, sat in the same row with her arms crossed. While it’s true that this was a difficult day for everyone, some speculate that the seating arrangements could still provide insight into the family dynamics. However, one commenter suggested that fans and tabloids might be reading too much into the seating order. They pointed out that it was a heartbreaking moment and doubted that J