The Braxtons season 1 episode 2: Recap and more details explored

The Braxtons, which premiered on Prime Video on August 9, 2024, brings back Toni, Trina, Towanda, and Tamar Braxton, along with their mother Evelyn Braxton, known for their previous reality show Braxton Family Values.

After the passing of their sister Traci due to cancer, the family took a break from filming. The new show focuses on honoring Traci's legacy and how the family is coping with her loss through grief therapy and counseling. The first episode sets the tone for the season, while the second episode highlights Traci's journey and struggles during her final two years.

The Braxtons season 1, episode 2, titled Healing Takes Time, aired on Prime Video on Friday, August 16, 2024. In this episode, the Braxton sisters and their mother share details about Traci's treatment journey and her final moments in the hospital. The episode synopsis reads as the following:

"The family comes together for grief counseling and emotions run high as they mourn the loss of their beloved Traci; when one family member leaves the therapy unexpectedly, tensions begin to flare causing Miss E lay down the law."

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What happened on The Braxtons season 1 episode 2?

On The Braxtons season 1 episode 2, the family gathered for a grief counselor session, Mr. Braxton and Traci's son joined the gathering through a video call. The counselor, Spirit asked Miss Evelyn how she was feeling at the moment. She shared that she felt more hurt for Traci's son and what he had to go through, now that his mom had passed away.

Miss Evelyn told The Braxtons that she wanted Traci's pain to end. Towards the end of her treatment, Traci wasn't getting better despite the doctor's assistance. Evelyn expressed some guilt surrounding her not being able to "save her" daughter for the third time. She admitted to the counselor:

"No one can ever prepare a person to lose their child. I carried Traci and she can never be replaced. I almost lost Traci three times, when I was carrying her, another time when Traci had this high fever but this time I couldn't save her. And it may hurt because she was so ill, I did pray that God would take her. I didn't wanna see my child suffering, it was hard."

One by one each sister narrated their memories with Traci on The Braxtons season 1 episode 2 and explained what happened at Toni's birthday. Traci felt sick and thought "something wasn't right" according to her sisters. They told her to go to the hospital and visit a doctor on an urgent basis.

After Traci consulted a medical professional, it was disclosed that she was diagnosed with stage three cancer. This was a shock for the entire family who prayed for her instant recovery and never gave up hope.

The upcoming The Braxtons episodes will give insights into how the family dynamics have changed since the death of their family member. Traci's son might make an appearance too and meet one of her aunts.

Stream The Braxtons season 1 exclusively on Prime Video. Fans can also follow the Braxton family members on their respective social media accounts.