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Meri Brown

Meri Brownis grateful for the people around her.

TheSister Wivesstar celebrated her 52nd birthday on Monday with friends — shortly after revealing she’s no longer in a relationship withKody Brownafter a 32-year marriage. In an Instagram post, Meri praised the friends she celebrated with for their unwavering support.

On days like these, I’m reminded again of the humanity of people with good and honest hearts, the friends who have your back and stand up for you, and general goodness in the world."

In addition, Meri spoke to her ability to be her best self around the people she loves. “So grateful for friends who I can be myself with, who know my heart and my true self, and cheer for me for my bright future,” she wrote.

“I have so many things to be grateful for. So many good things in the works for the coming year. So much promise, hope, and light. And today. I’m so grateful for today,” Meri added. “Here’s to another year in the books, and another year ahead full of wonder, wisdom, and worth.”

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Meri Brown, Kody Brown

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During theSister Wives: One on Onespecials, Meri shared that Kody ended their relationship after years of platonic connection. Though their relationship is no longer romantic, Meri also said she’s open to reconciliation.

“I don’t think Kody realizes the s— that I am,” she said. “And if he hasn’t realized it so far, you know,maybe he never willand maybe he doesn’t want it.”

“Here’s the thing, this is what I say people change,” she added. “Maybe he’s just at this place that’s like she’s just not for me anymore and he’s now finally just saying it.”

On if Kody will want her back, Meri said, “Time will tell won’t it,” adding now, “It’s for me to decide. He’s decided so now what?”

source: people.com