How did Christine, David's wife, feel about her experience with polygamy?

Christine, 53, who left her polygamist marriage in 2021, has been vocal about the ups and downs of the lifestyle, agreeing with David's criticism.

What did Janelle Brown, another former sister wife, say about the generalization of polygamy?

Janelle, 56, acknowledged that there are "tragic stories in polygamy," but cautioned against making broad generalizations about the entire religion.

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Polygamy Survivor Exposes Abuse and Control in Lifestyle

Q: What did David, the former polygamist, say about the practice?

David, 61, claims that polygamy is used by men to "control the women," punishing them for disobedience and pitting their wives against each other.

7 Nov, 2025

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Summary

David, 61, criticizes polygamy after his sister's traumatic experience
Christine, 53, also vocal about ups and downs of polygamy
David claims polygamist men "use it to control the women"

Polygamy Survivor Exposes Abuse and Control in Lifestyle

In a recent episode of the TLC series, David, a 61-year-old former polygamist, openly expresses his frustration and criticism towards the polygamist lifestyle. David, who married former polygamist Christine in October 2023, reveals that his own siblings' choice to live that lifestyle has opened his eyes to its flaws.

David claims that his oldest sister was "mentally damaged" from her experience in polygamy, due to the mistreatment she faced from her husband. He further alleges that polygamist men "use it to control the women," punishing them for disobedience and pitting their wives against each other.