Jill Duggar, former star of '19 Kids and Counting,' describes her relationship with her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, as 'complicated' as they work on rebuilding with healthy boundaries. Jill's memoir, 'Counting the Cost,' details her upbringing, conflicts over show compensation, and the impact of her brother Josh Duggar's scandals. Despite past attempts at family therapy, Jill prefers to navigate their relationship independently, while her parents express love and a desire to resolve conflicts privately.
Former reality TV star Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard announced the devastating stillbirth of their first daughter, Isla Marie, whom they were expecting in August. The couple, who already have three sons, shared their grief on Instagram and asked for prayers as they mourn the loss of their baby girl. This isn't the first time they've faced fertility challenges, as they previously shared a miscarriage before the birth of their youngest son. The Duggar family gained fame through the reality series "19 Kids and Counting," and has been embroiled in scandal, particularly involving Jill's brother, Josh.
Reality TV star Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard announced the heartbreaking stillbirth of their baby girl, Isla Marie Dillard, in an Instagram post. The couple, who already have three boys, shared their grief and asked for prayers. This tragic news comes amid the couple's distancing from Jill's biological family and the release of Jill's memoir, which sheds light on her upbringing in a "cult-like" religious environment.
Jill Duggar Dillard and husband Derick Dillard announced the heartbreaking news of the stillbirth of their first daughter, Isla Marie Dillard, after Jill suffered a miscarriage at 4 months pregnant. The couple shared their grief and asked for prayers as they mourn the loss of their baby girl, who was much loved from the start. They are also parents to three sons, and received an outpouring of support from fans, friends, and family members.
Jill Duggar and her husband, Derick Dillard, shared the heartbreaking news of delivering their stillborn daughter, Isla Marie Dillard, at four months pregnant. The couple expressed their grief and asked for prayers as they mourn the loss of their first daughter. This comes after the pair also revealed a miscarriage in 2021. Jill has been open about her complicated relationship with her family, including her father Jim Bob and some of her siblings, and hopes that sharing her story in her memoir will bring healing and empowerment to her family members.
Jill Duggar opens up about her concerns regarding her ability to have more children and her father's reaction to it. She discusses the pressure she felt growing up in a belief system that emphasized having many children and the mind games she played about her desires. Jill's husband, Derick Dillard, highlights the toxic aspects of the culture they were raised in, including a sense of hierarchy based on the number of children. Jill sought a fertility specialist after her second son faced health problems, but her father dismissed her concerns. The couple ultimately decided to take birth control, initially keeping it a secret, as Jill felt both devastated and relieved about her fertility situation.
Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband, Derick Dillard, opened up about the emotional toll of having her childhood trauma exposed in leaked police reports and the subsequent media attention. They believe the reports should never have been made public and feel that the responsible parties, including the city of Springdale, Washington County, and In Touch magazine, used them as victims. Jill advocates for victims and emphasizes the need to protect their privacy. She also reveals tension with her father, Jim Bob Duggar, and how he has distanced himself emotionally from her. Derick suggests that Jim Bob cuts off those he can't control. Jill's memoir, "Counting the Cost," delves into these experiences.
Joy-Anna Duggar and husband Austin Forsyth claim they were never part of the controversial religious organization, Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), that the Duggar family follows. In a YouTube vlog, the couple stated that they distanced themselves from IBLP after getting married and emphasized that they follow Jesus alone. This comes after Joy-Anna's sister, Jill Duggar, released a memoir discussing their upbringing and involvement in IBLP, as well as the aftermath of their brother Josh Duggar's confession of molesting underage girls. Jill has received support from some family members, including Jinger Vuolo, while their parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, have chosen not to comment publicly.
Jill Duggar accuses her father, Jim Bob Duggar, of treating her worse than her brother, Josh Duggar, who was convicted of child sex abuse. In an excerpt from her upcoming book, Jill describes a tense family meeting where she confronted her father about their strained relationship. Jim Bob allegedly demanded an apology for Jill's accusation of verbal abuse, leading to a heated exchange. Jill also expressed frustration that her father praised a young fan while criticizing her for her personal choices. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar released a statement saying they prefer to handle disagreements privately.
Jill Duggar accuses her father, Jim Bob Duggar, of treating her worse than her convicted sex offender brother, Josh Duggar, in her new memoir. She claims that during a confrontation about money, Jim Bob became aggressive and verbally attacked her, leading her to make the comment. Jill also reveals how appearing on reality TV shows strained her marriage and discusses the strict religious rules that governed her life. She promises to unveil family secrets and expose the "secrecy and lies" in her book, co-authored by her husband, Derick Dillard.
Jill Duggar opens up about a tense conflict with her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir. Jill recounts a mediated meeting where she confronts her father about the way he treats her compared to her "pedophile brother," Josh. She expresses her frustration with her conservative upbringing and her parents' inability to see her personal growth and evolution. The memoir, titled Counting the Cost, will be released on September 12th.
Jill Duggar Dillard revealed in an interview with People that she no longer has "one-on-one" contact with her father, Jim Bob Duggar, and described their relationship as "difficult." She explained that the intense filming schedule demanded by her father for their reality TV show strained their relationship, and she had to set "healthy boundaries" with him. Dillard also mentioned that her family's involvement in an ultra-conservative Christian organization made it difficult for her to go against her father's wishes. She and her husband, Derick Dillard, have distanced themselves from the spotlight and are focusing on their marriage and raising their children away from TV cameras.
Jill Duggar defies her family's strict modesty rules by wearing denim shorts during a summer outing with her cousin, Amy King. The Duggar family, known for their conservative religious beliefs, raised their daughters under the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), which emphasized male superiority and female obedience. Jill and her husband, Derick Dillard, recently spoke out about their experiences in the Prime docuseries "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," where Jill made allegations against her family and IBLP. This is not the first time Jill has rebelled against the dress code, as she previously wore baggy overalls and a white tee.
Jill Duggar faced backlash from fans after a video resurfaced of her sharing a parenting hack she learned from her mother, Michelle Duggar. In the video, Jill demonstrated how to use a car seat with an umbrella stroller. Fans criticized the tip as unsafe, expressing concerns about the well-being of children. This comes after Jill, her husband, and cousin spoke out against the Duggar family's strict religious practices in a recent docuseries.
James Duggar seemingly shaded his sister Jill Duggar in a Father's Day post dedicated to their father, Jim Bob Duggar, calling him the "best dad." This comes after Jill's participation in the Prime Video docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, where she dropped bombshells about Jim Bob's control over the family and how she and her husband were tricked into signing a contract with TLC. Jim Bob and Michelle released a statement regarding strained relationships with family members, and a source revealed that Jill's brother Jed and his wife felt betrayed by her and her husband. Jill has also announced a tell-all book set to be released in 2023.
