Sister Wives: David Woolley GETS EMOTIONAL while Opening Up about Late Ex-Wife in Rare Moment
In an emotional and deeply personal moment on the latest episode of Sister Wives, David Woolley—husband of Christine Brown—opened up about a tragedy that shaped his life in a profound way. While viewers have mostly seen the cheerful, supportive side of David since his introduction to the series, this rare and vulnerable moment showed a completely different side of him: one marked by deep loss, lingering guilt, and enduring grief.
As the Brown family continues to reel from the heartbreaking passing of Garrison Brown, son of Janelle and Kody, David shared a moment of empathy and connection that no one expected. Sitting with Christine in a quiet, reflective scene, David recounted his own devastating experience with loss—his first wife, the mother of his eight children, took her own life in 2012.
David’s voice cracked as he recalled the day he had to tell his children their mother wasn’t coming home. “One of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” he said, clearly choked up. “I felt like I let my kids down.” It’s been more than a decade since her death, but the pain is still raw. David described the helplessness and confusion he felt in that moment—turning to his sister and asking what to do. Her response was direct: You need to tell them.
The grief, David said, never really leaves. “It’s been more than ten years, and I still get emotional,” he admitted during a confessional. His deep sorrow offered viewers a sobering reminder of how mental illness impacts not only those who suffer from it but also the loved ones left behind. David’s late wife had battled depression for years, and in the end, it overtook her. “Depression got a hold of her,” David said, echoing the words he’d shared on social media when first opening up about his loss. 
Christine, visibly moved, comforted David as he spoke. She told the cameras that watching David’s old home videos showed just how much his wife had loved their kids. “There were so many happy moments,” Christine said, fighting back tears. “I’m so glad they have those videos—otherwise, I think they’d forget. Because it’s just so sad.”
David’s heartbreaking confession also cast a shadow over the family’s recent grief following Garrison’s suicide in March 2024. Though David didn’t know Garrison well, the pain felt familiar. The episode aired just weeks after the news broke, but the events depicted were filmed in the months leading up to Garrison’s burial in Wyoming. Christine, who had grown close to Garrison over the years, broke down in tears when she realized she’d never have the chance to be a grandmother to his children. “Nothing’s the same now,” she said. “I’m never going to be a grandma to his kids. Never.”
Despite the grief, Christine and David shared a tender moment of humor during the episode. In honor of Garrison’s memory, they planted a willow tree in their yard and gave it a name that brought a smile: Sedona Midnight. The name came from a lighthearted moment when Garrison joked it would be his stripper name. Christine laughed through her tears as she shared the story, showing how even in sorrow, love and laughter endure.
David’s story also reminded viewers how far he and Christine have come. The couple met online after Christine’s split from Kody Brown in 2021. With six children of her own, Christine found in David a partner who not only supported her emotionally but also brought his own experience as a devoted father. Having been a single dad to eight children for more than a decade, David had tried dating over the years, but nothing ever stuck—until Christine.
They made their relationship public in 2023 and tied the knot that October. Garrison attended the wedding, something that Christine now holds even closer to her heart. “I’m so glad he came,” she said.
David’s candid moment on Sister Wives was one of the most emotionally raw segments the show has ever aired. It gave fans a deeper understanding of the man who has become such a steady figure in Christine’s life. More importantly, it served as a reminder that behind every smile is a story—and sometimes, the bravest thing someone can do is simply share it.
As the family continues to navigate unimaginable grief, David’s journey through loss and healing offers hope. Even after a decade, he still feels the pain, but he’s also found love again, and with Christine by his side, they’re building something new—something grounded in compassion, understanding, and resilience.
And so, he did.
