Kody also expected his 18 children, most of whom are adults, to obey his rules as well.

With Kody not coming by as frequently, Janelle realized just how independent she actually was.

He was starting to say things like, ‘Well, choose your loyalties.'"

Janelle Brown looking disgruntled on Sister Wives

“It was just anger, and it was like, ‘My way or the highway.

It was either her sons or Kody, and Janelle had to make a decision.

However, in the middle of the undoubtedly heartbreaking situation, she discovered her inner strength.

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I could be on my own,'” Janelle revealed, ultimately leaving Kody sometime in 2022.

More frustratingly, the infamous polygamist didn’t always follow his own rules.

Around the same time, he took toTwitterto express just how important it was to stay safe.

Sister Wives reality star Kody Brown

“Big families need to lower exposure risk,” Kody wrote.

“Sister Wives"fans stumbled upon aCameoappearance in which the patriarch expressed regret over his approach.

“I think that my cure has been worse than the disease,” he acknowledged.

“Yeah, he’s regretting how much the audience hates him this season,” argued another.