‘Alaskan Bush People’ Bear & Raiven Brown Break Up After Show’s Cancellation

After years of ups and downs, Raiven Brown has taken to social media to confirm that her marriage to Alaskan Bush People star Bear Brown has come to an amicable end.

The couple, who tied the knot in early 2022 after an on-and-off relationship, have decided to part ways for good—but not without a united front for the sake of their children.

The Breakup News

The announcement came during the Easter weekend, a time many fans associated with family and togetherness, making the news all the more bittersweet. “Bear and I have separated,” Raiven shared via Instagram. “We have decided to go our separate ways after years of trying. We have decided that it’s better to co-parent and find happiness.”

Despite the sadness that naturally follows a breakup, Raiven emphasized that there is no animosity between them. “We are friends and we have love for one another. But unfortunately, it’s just not been a possible outcome to work things out with one another,” she explained. “We will co-parent well and both parents will be very actively involved!”

Raiven, 27, and Bear, 37, share three children: River, 5, Cove, 2, and Everest, who just turned 15 months. Her post made it clear that the kids remain the top priority: “No anger is behind the decision—it’s just something we have been discussing and trying to manage. We are so appreciative of everyone who has been in our corner and we hope that you can continue to support us in this journey.”

A Mature Decision in the Public Eye

In the comments section, fans responded with empathy and encouragement. One follower praised her strength, calling the decision “a great thing” even though it was undoubtedly difficult. Raiven responded simply: “Just want everyone to be happy :/.”

Another supporter wrote, “I am truly sorry to hear this, but at least you two tried. Happy Easter.” Raiven replied, “I’m happy we did our best and tried. It’s not a negative thing, it’s just simply trying to make sure everyone is in the best situation. The children come first.”

Just last month, Raiven had spoken candidly about the complexities of their relationship. Reflecting on the years of trying to make things work, she told fans, “We have both matured. There was no, like, full 100 percent responsibility for our problems to one person. It was a joint effort.”

She also shared a key insight about their approach to resolving issues: “The only thing that ever solved anything in our relationship was changing our perspective from being against each other to being against the problem.”

A Timeline of Love, Struggles, and Parenthood

Bear and Raiven’s love story began at a family wedding—his brother Noah’s, to be exact. The pair quickly fell for one another, got engaged in August 2019, but called it off just a month later.

Days after their breakup, Raiven revealed she was pregnant with River. At the time, their relationship was strained, and Bear wasn’t present when their first child was born.

Still, love brought them back together. The couple reconciled, married in January 2022, and went on to welcome two more sons: Cove in 2023 and Everest in August 2024.

However, during Raiven’s pregnancy with Cove, they took another temporary break, hinting at the rocky nature of their bond.

The Timing and Public Reaction

The timing of the separation announcement didn’t go unnoticed. Fans were quick to point out that it closely followed similar news from Bear’s brother, Noah Brown, and his wife Rhain, who also recently confirmed their split.

One commenter even quipped, “I guess they saw all the attention Noah and Rhain were getting with their separation and decided to give that a go.” Another added, “Interesting, the show gets canceled, and just like that, the Browns are quickly down two daughters-in-law. Curious timing.”

While rumors about the Alaskan Bush People series being canceled have been circulating, Bear addressed the speculation head-on. “Alaskan Bush People is not canceled,” he stated on Instagram. “Discovery doesn’t really have any issues saying when a show’s canceled… But our show has not been canceled.” Instead, he insists the show is simply “on hiatus.”

Moving Forward

For now, Raiven and Bear seem focused on one thing: raising their children in a stable, loving environment—even if they’re no longer under the same roof. And despite the heartbreak, fans are taking comfort in the maturity and respect both have shown during this difficult time.

As one fan eloquently put it, “Sometimes people aren’t good as partners but are fantastic as parents. I’m sure your kiddies will still be showered with just as much love separately as together.”

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