Christine Brown’s Darkest Secret: The ‘Sister Wives’ Star Opens Up About Her ‘Absolutely Devastating’ Oxycodone Addiction
I’m Jaden Patel, and I’ll be guiding you through the latest celebrity scoop with a dash of dry humor and a pinch of sarcasm. As a seasoned writer, I’ve got the tea, and it’s piping hot. Christine Brown, the 53-year-old mom of six and star of the reality TV show “Sister Wives,” has just spilled a shocking secret in her new memoir, “Sister Wife” – her struggles with oxycodone addiction.
Christine Brown’s life has been under the microscope since 2010, when she and her ex-husband Kody Brown began sharing their polygamous lifestyle on “Sister Wives.” However, one thing has remained private – her battle with addiction. In her memoir, Brown reveals that she was prescribed oxycodone after a knee surgery in 2016 and became reliant on the medication. “Just before Maddie and Caleb got married [in 2016], I blew out my knee. I tore my ACL and my meniscus, and I had to have surgery,” Brown wrote. “Kody [Brown] brought me home from the hospital and then prepared to leave.”
The reality star admitted that she had never taken oxycodone before, but after taking one pill, she felt an intense high. “It gave me the best high I ever felt. I was on top of the world, and I could accomplish everything!” she explained. However, her euphoria was short-lived, as she soon found herself struggling with addiction. “I just dealt with it privately because at the time, it was absolutely devastating,” Brown confessed. “It was very difficult, and even though I was on it for a month, the effects of it lasted at least six. I didn’t feel normal.”
Brown’s addiction issues weren’t the only challenge she faced in her marriage. Her ex-husband Kody Brown revealed in an episode of “Sister Wives: One-on-One” that he was no longer attracted to her, which led to their divorce in 2021. “It was terrible to hear. And it’s super embarrassing,” Brown admitted during the same episode. “It was almost a relief,” she added. Kody also called his ex a “game player” and claimed that she had “lost her s–t” after he wanted to reconcile with his first wife, Meri.
In her memoir, Brown reflects on her experience with oxycodone and her struggles with addiction. “Oxy is a terrible, addictive thing if you don’t need it,” she wrote. “If you need it and you’re in a lot of pain, there’s nothing better than that, but since I can get addicted to things easily, it seems it’s just best to stay away from that kind of thing.” Brown’s decision to share her story publicly is a testament to her growth and self-awareness.
As we wrap up Christine Brown’s story, it’s clear that her journey has been marked by both struggles and triumphs. Her bravery in sharing her experiences will undoubtedly resonate with fans and inspire others to speak out about their own battles.
And that’s a wrap, folks. Another day, another celebrity confession. Let’s pretend we learned something today.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The New York Post
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