The start of a new year is supposed to bring fresh beginnings, but for the Brown family of Sister Wives, 2025 allegedly opened with tension,

tears, and an unexpected family feud. Gwendlyn Brown, known for her candid presence on social media, recently shared a story that left

fans stunned—claiming that her brother-in-law Mitch Thompson played a role in derailing what was meant to be a peaceful New Year celebration.

 

 

According to Gwendlyn, the family had planned a small gathering to reconnect after years of emotional distance following Christine and Kody Brown’s split. The event was meant to be low-key: board games, home-cooked food, and a chance for siblings to heal old wounds. Yet in a livestream posted to her subscribers, Gwendlyn suggested that Mitch’s behavior created an atmosphere she described as “awkward and intentionally uncomfortable.”

“Mitch came in with this weird energy,” she told viewers. “It felt like he didn’t want certain people talking to each other. Every time the conversation got good, he’d interrupt or change the subject.” While she stopped short of accusing him of anything malicious, her implication that the disruption was deliberate quickly ignited fan speculation.

Mitch Thompson, married to Aspyn Brown, has generally stayed out of the reality-TV spotlight. Viewers have long seen him as one of the calmer, more private members of the extended clan. That reputation is exactly why Gwendlyn’s comments landed with such force. Could the easygoing carpenter really be capable of sabotaging a family reunion?

Insiders close to the Browns paint a more complicated picture. One family friend said the New Year event was already fragile before Mitch arrived. “There are still a lot of unresolved feelings about how everything ended between the parents,” the source explained. “Some of the kids are loyal to Christine, some still talk to Kody, and that divide shows up whenever they’re in the same room.”

Gwendlyn admitted that she may have been extra sensitive because she hoped the night would mark a turning point. “I wanted us to feel like a real family again,” she said. “Instead it felt like someone was poking holes in the boat.” Her emotional retelling resonated with many fans who have followed her journey of setting boundaries and speaking openly about mental health.

Social media quickly erupted. Some supporters applauded Gwendlyn for being brave enough to call out uncomfortable dynamics. Others urged caution, reminding viewers that one perspective doesn’t tell the whole story. A popular fan account wrote, “Families are messy. Let’s not turn Mitch into a villain without hearing from him too.”

So far, Mitch and Aspyn have remained silent. Neither has responded publicly to the allegations, choosing instead to post cheerful photos from a winter road trip. That quiet approach has only fueled curiosity. Is the couple avoiding drama, or is there more they don’t want to address?

Experts on family relationships say situations like this are common when blended families attempt to redefine themselves. Therapist Laura Jensen notes, “When roles change—like after a divorce—people unconsciously fight to protect their place. What looks like sabotage can sometimes be fear of losing connection.”

Whether Mitch intended harm or simply misread the room, the incident highlights how fragile the Brown family remains years after stepping away from polygamy. Gwendlyn ended her livestream with a hopeful tone, insisting she still believes reconciliation is possible. “I don’t hate Mitch,” she clarified. “I just want honesty. If something’s wrong, say it instead of playing games.”

Fans will likely be watching closely to see if this story develops on future seasons or through the Browns’ ever-active online channels. For now, the New Year “sabotage” remains a matter of perspective—one sister’s painful memory versus a brother-in-law’s unspoken side of the tale.

One thing is certain: in the world of Sister Wives, even a holiday gathering can become headline news. As viewers debate what really happened that night, the Browns are once again proving that family drama doesn’t end when the cameras stop rolling—it simply finds a new stage.