Mrs. Carlson was the mother of Juliet Burke and Rachel Carlson. Some time during Rachel and Juliet's childhood, Mrs. Carlson and Mr. Carlson, Juliet and Rachel's father, decided to get a divorce. The two parents then attempted to explain this decision to their children, and were met with disbelief and anger, particularly from Juliet. Mrs. Carlson then explained to her youngest daughter that even if two people love each other, they still may not be meant to be together. (The Incident)