Jill Duggar Talks 'FAMILY DRAMA' w/ Parents Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar (EXCLUSIVE)

Jill Duggar Dillard is shedding light on where things stand with her and her parents amid continued "family drama." The former "Counting On" star and her husband Derick Dillard exclusively spoke to Access Hollywood about her new memoir "Counting the Cost" and shared an update on her situation with mom Michelle Duggar and dad Jim Bob Duggar. "With my dad, we mostly see him at weddings, funerals, and then sometimes a few other events here and there. But yeah, it's complicated," she said. "We try to not involve my mom in too much of it. We really don't have a whole lot of conversations at this point in our relationship with my family about the whole family drama situation, because we feel like we have kind of just had to make our own decisions and realize that you can't change people." "Counting the Cost" is available now wherever books are sold.
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Jill Duggar Talks 'FAMILY DRAMA' w/ Parents Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar (EXCLUSIVE)
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[@ReVerseMe100]

I appreciate how much Derek let’s her talk and he just listens… it’s her story and he recognizes that.

[@TheAayize]

Lol doing the bare minimum

[@mabrams12]

I agree. Derek clearly respects Jill. Joy Anna's husband Austin and Jinger's husband Jeremy are often called out by fans for belittling their wives.

[@margiepoulos1028]

Yes, I absolutely agree. He treats her like an equal. He's nothing like Jim Bob.

[@fortmacmom3122]

And he looks at her…..

[@dianecurtis8133]

He respects her.

[@StrawberryFields4ever65]

Let's just take a moment to appreciate the calm, respectful way Derek "eased" his wife out of this authoritarian abuse! We need to remember that Derek was a very young man when he married Jill. Sometimes young people, especially males, can be very aggressive whenever they feel abused or taken advantage of. I admire the way that this young man gracefully handled himself and protected his wife. This couple has put in a great deal of hard work to make sure that they are mentally healthy and putting appropriate boundaries in place. They make a fantastic team and I am praying and cheering them on.

[@allison2941]

Yes, Could point! He’s a great man!

[@ABCD-si7px]

He went to Law School to protect her. He is a legend!

[@lauraduncan3411]

I disagree, if jimbob had given them the money he felt like Jim Bob should have given them this story would have never been published

[@sarahnezirevic2624]

Jill and Derrick carry themselves with such grace whenever they do interviews. You can really see the effects of therapy and mutual love and respect they have for one another❤ Good for them!

[@Caitlynrex]

I agree but we are ALWAYS to honor your parents as long as they live!!!!! Bruce Stadtler

[@Caitlynrex]

Does anyone know if any of the Duggars SOUL WINNERS,they talk about God & I believe they are saved but never hear about the GREAT COMMISION which we should be doing daily Bruce S

[@beckyterra3493]

​@Caitlynrex there's a diff between honoring your parents, and being controlled. The things these children have been put through, is insane

[@wendyouellette]

@@Caitlynrexyou honor your parents by praying for them and not carry resentment. Jill is doing the right thing by removing herself from the toxicity. You can’t live like that.

[@emileepini2311]

Honoring! - She’s doing a great job of honoring. Honoring doesn’t mean letting abuse continue. She did not choose to grow up in the spotlight. It was a job she couldn’t contract out of as a child. I think she feels the need to be vocal about things that aren’t right. Jill DESERVES to be treated as a person with valid thoughts and feelings, and to be understood. It seems that this has not been part of their family culture. I understand this first hand. It’s difficult for someone who hasn’t lived through this to understand what it’s like to try to be liberated. Psychological abuse is real. And when your parents can’t respect you as an adult, they need to be distanced from your life, just like any other adult would be. You don’t keep taking abuse because they are your parents. That would perpetuate the abuse cycle. Go Jill and Hubby! My husband is also my saving grace.

[@lisarnful]

I hope her book does well. She deserves It. Jim Bob treated them abominably.

[@ronikaclack7521]

Read her book amazing

[@Gree263]

@@ronikaclack7521 She's so authentic.

[@margiepoulos1028]

Yes, only $80,000 after all those years on the show and then acting as if it was coming out of his own poocket.

[@kbcoop3249]

Hilarious they’re making all this bank and Jim Bob can’t touch it haha I bet he’s DROOLING thinking he could be using that for Josh’s appeal 😂😂😂😂

[@margiepoulos1028]

@@kbcoop3249 I can't help gloating, too.

[@wendybennett6283]

Jill gave her parents so many chances to support her and do the right thing- but at every turn they denied her support, lied, cheated and supported Josh. All the parents had to do was repent and be truthful- they might would even still have their show. Glad she wrote the book and is now in a good place. Let’s hope the rest of those kids break free.

[@nurserobin]

It all started when they asked for pittle little amount of 10K dollars to help pay for Israel's birth since it was filmed and made into episodes for the show. For 10K JB held his ground! Wow. He's a greedy monster.

[@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691]

Once the money runs out they will see too. Money has a hold on their decision making & it's sad. They need to get counseling.

[@Mvill1]

@@nurserobin It was about the 2nd child's birth, Sam. He was in the NICU, and they got a bill for it, but they did not have insurance, and TLC refused paying for the NICU.

[@Mvill1]

@@linedancer09 Duggar kids actually very close to Michelle, they all go out, come visit, Michelle helps with kids. So definitely she is not "losing most of her kids".

[@kmars3239]

She really did, she did it with grace too

[@SleighJessi]

Jill and her therapist have done some incredible work oh my goodness. She has come so far.

[@TJMoolTricia]

That’s what I thought. She feels very grounded, and accurate.

[@xKellogsx]

no, she and her sisters have fallen so far.

[@user-cr1pm3rt6i]

So much respect for this Woman and her husband. It takes a lot of strength and courage to stand up to this nonsense. I am so glad Jill has a support system and was able to break free of the abuse. Sending lots of love, courage, peace and serenity to Jill, her hubby and kiddos and everyone still suffering in this cult

[@WooWoo-co4jf]

I love the fact jb introduced Derick to Jill thinking he could control him too....love it! Haha jb! She got a great husband, I can't imagine he prayers Jill for adult time when she's tired, sad, ill...in does!

[@arlenebosse-mcdermott683]

Luckily Jill didn't sign an NDA. It's why Jill's book tells more than what Jingers book. They were paid 80k if they signed an NDA. - info from KZbin channel Without a Crystal Ball.

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

​@@arlenebosse-mcdermott683l don't trust WOACB as she victimises the very victims she proposes to support! This may be the one piece of truth KJ has shared if this is true. She's so nasty on FB and IG!!

[@Bitchymomx2]

Jinger too.

[@fleetsma5119]

​@@arlenebosse-mcdermott683 You cannot believe Without a Crystal Ball!! She does not always report truths! She reports a lot of rumors as truth!

[@Kholte]

Being bullied by controlling family members is unbelievably difficult. A lot of homeschool situations enable control of grown daughters. I am so proud of Jill for coming out and telling the truth. The truth will set you free.

[@Gree263]

I'm so impressed with how intelligent & articulate Jill is. She doesn't need to keep repeating key phrases. She has no fear in speaking from heart. Derek just listens & doesn't correct her or interrupt her. It's wonderful to listen to a free, happy Jill!

[@margiepoulos1028]

Apparently, that's exactly what it''s done for her.

[@wendyfilice7101]

So proud of you Jill 👏 it’s not easy to call out unhealthy and abusive parents and church cults ❤️🙏

[@clairere]

It’s a shame she had so little education. She is soooo inarticulate. She was raised to parrot JBs talking points and speak in riddles and euphemisms and now she seems unable to make any clear points at all. She NEEDS Derek to paraphrase what she is saying.

[@wendyfilice7101]

@@clairere I would not say she is inarticulate at all. I feel like she is in a very tough spot. She is trying to be authentic and speak her truth, but not alienate herself completely from her family. She was raised in a cult, where you had to watch what you say and how you say it. It will take her time to undue the brain washing she endured. She needs grace and support during this time. 🙏❤️

[@karenparker8111]

Amen she is a cornerstone for her siblings someone who is standing for what’s right ! God bless you you are very articulate and very well educated in especially good old common sense!!!

[@beckyterra3493]

​@clairere or what she is talking about is extremely hard? For gosh sakes, these people have been under a microscope and watched their whole lives and abused mentally. Of course she is going to stutter ans come off...strange?

[@wendyouellette]

@@wendyfilice7101exactly I agree with you she’s very articulate when she speaks.

[@LisaR2392]

I am so glad to hear Jill do a REAL interview. She doesn't just say the same vague thing to pacify Jim Bob in every interview. I am so proud of Jill and for Derrick for being a REAL man of God and supporting his wife to the MAX!!

[@southernbelle1977]

He's a lawyer, so the way Derick tap danced around his description of the Duggar kids having a subpar education and then saying "I want to be careful how I say it" says to me that he knows Jim Boob will try to sue him for slander or something.

[@Mvill1]

Derick just did not want to emphasize that Jill is in the same category of getting "subpar education". But then after all, she is just a housewife, nothing more.

[@lynncrf]

​@@Mvill1No such thing as "just being a housewife." It's an important job. More worthwhile than many careers.

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

​@@Mvill1let's add *author* in there too!! She's an inspiration to many of us, so don't try and talk her down.

[@Mvill1]

@@QuestionThingsUseLogic so sorry if a money-hungry homemaker is someone's inspiration.

[@cindimiller6929]

To come out of the abuse, neglect, and silencing of her voice and become a strong woman able to live her life in a healthy way is a huge inspiration! She kept pressing forward through days and nights of anguish, anxiety, fear, and pain and has become a well-spoken, confident, and healthy human being.

[@slowreadergirlie]

Jim Bob telling JILL to be grateful is crazy considering she raised HIS kids and made HIM millions of dollars by being filmed and showing HER life. Good for her for speaking out about this financial abuse and other kinds of abuse. She deserved better from her parents especially her father.

[@mrssmith3051]

What her father has done is disgusting! Go Jill! This is her story and she has the perfect platform to help others. I really hope this the start of something good for Jill and Derick helping others, whilst living their best life.

[@kaylariggs5188]

I love that Jill expressed how much she loves her family. People sometimes think you're either for, or against, your family. There are a lot of issues within my family, but no matter what I love them and always will.... Jill and Derek have just paved their own way. But they still love the Lord!! Amazing. God bless them.

[@sweet89190]

Why was TLC able to pay MadTV (Jim Bob's production company) and then just expect he'd pay his kids? How is that even legal? They should've set up an account for the kids, and also paid them directly as adults. Also, why didn't TLC give her the contract to sign instead of her Dad giving it to her? All his kids still under his control don't understand how much money they should really be making and how much he's making off them. Again, it's shocking to me that he is able to use his children, legally.

[@pureprairie]

This is a wonderful couple who is living their Christian faith in an authentic way. Jill has really bloomed into an articulate, free thinking woman. Derek is a complete Godsend in her life. He just oozes with patience and support for Jill to become her own woman. Her adult life could have been completely different. Living under the control and restriction of her fathers rules, she easily could have ended up marrying a man commited to the same teachings as her parents and would probably not found freedom. Jim Bob has a distorted concept of what it means to honor and obey your parents. Especially with his older children. When his daughters marry and his sons for that matter, they become one one flesh with their partner in biblical terms. They leave their parents and cleave to their spouse. It is God's will that he no longer governs his daughters lives. Jim Bob should be nothing but proud of Jill for the woman she has become. The only adult child that had brought him shame thus far is his oldest son.

[@lisarnful]

It’s terrible that TLC made a fortune on this girl and she got nothing

[@kathya9522]

No, terrible Jim Bob made a fortune. TLC was not to blame that Jill and her siblings did not get paid.

[@SleighJessi]

@@kathya9522I think they are. I can’t imagine my boss handing all of the money to my coworker Steve and being like “Hey Steve, you’ll pass out everyone’s checks right?” and not follow up on that.

[@aj25055]

@@SleighJessiJB scammed TLC imo. He told them they were all a part of the family production company. But I do agree TLC deserves to take some heat in all of this. Once the kids turned 18 they should have been getting their own paychecks from TLC. Contracts should have been renegotiated.

[@karyndewit193]

@@aj25055agreed.

[@ladyv5655]

On top of that, I have to wonder how much of that money that Jill and her sisters brought in was spent by JB to defend their abuser, Josh?

[@lynnloehr1566]

Such intelligent, well spoken adults. They are going to be successful no matter what.

[@lokihorany]

The ummmm’s get to be tho

[@amberreid6242]

He is so patient and kind with her. Congratulations Derick and Jill

[@donnamontanarella2403]

Jill and Derick show so much grace, maturity, and respect during this interview. They deserve a lot of credit for the way they acted and spoke. I am so happy that Jill has removed herself from under her parent's control, especially her father's. It is so beautiful to see that she has found her voice and I love how Derick seems to lovingly support that as evidenced by his behavior and demeanor during this interview and others. I am appalled at her twisted father's inexcusable behavior. It's all so perverted, and to do what he did in the name of God is disgusting. I am so impressed with how far Jill has come emotionally and psychologically in such a short period of time. It is extremely hard to break free of such extreme cult like control. It's so hard to stand on your own and reject the system especially when you have such deep loving relationships involved with her siblings. It breaks my heart to hear about the horrible things that have been done to Jill and her siblings and even Derick. I am especially sorry that she and her sisters were sexually assaulted by her brother and for the other girls who were victimized by him. Having Josh, instead of the girls protected is insult upon injury. I hope that Jill and Derick continue on their healing journey and have a joyful life together. God bless them and their boys.

[@thedoctorisin6310]

I agree 💯.

[@michellemahar9030]

She is an inspiration! Leaving abuse is really hard on its own. It has to be even worse when you are in the spotlight. I am sure she has faced a lot of harassment because of it. I am so happy she got away.

[@dleehou1982]

She speaks so eloquently and I'm so proud she's speaking loud and confidently, you've come a long way Jill.

[@edwina_3413]

Jill has become such a strong & confident woman over the years/marriage. So pleased for her

[@parkerchiudioni9981]

So glad Jill and Derek found each other. Jill has always been my favorite Duggar and I’m glad she has released her book and shared what she needed to share.

[@cindysonger1210]

Very graceful interview. Yes, honor your parents does not mean obey everything they say when your are adult. There is also the verse that say leave your parents and cleave to your spouse. Good job, Jill & Derick.

[@birdman9265]

Jill has shown so much strength and I love how supportive Derek is of her healing journey.

[@Adriana-hp1eh]

I remember Derrick being vilified in the press; that he was this horrible, flaky person using the family and Jill, that he was lying in the family, that he was using drugs. Gee...wonder where all those rumors came from...Interesting how what he had to say at the time turned out to be true.

[@rhiannonfaries1431]

I love that she talked about it in the book. All the events were a reminder of all they went through.

[@layneyancey4619]

You can tell they have been through a lot of therapy. Im so proud of Jill for speaking up and telling her story. Its going to help alot of people.

[@ashleypg1708]

It's obvious they have an amazing therapist. So happy for them!

[@MegaCj65]

Such a beautiful couple. It's a tragedy knowing how her father took advantage of all of his kids. Shameful.

[@theloneone7587]

I love the juxtaposition of Jill and Derick and the way that they talk to each other and the interviewers VS MIchelle and JB.

[@colleenspillers4547]

I am so proud of Jill. She tells her story with love, respect, grace and truth. Thank you Jill, for your courage!

[@Gardeningathelake]

Great interview Jill and Derrick, read your book and you did such a wonderful job writing it and telling your story, much respect to you both!❤

[@valeriemoran842]

Wow! So evenhanded, graceful and forgiving in their comment's about family despite her father's public comments. Will never forget her father claiming during Josh's trial that he "didnt recall" his daughter's abuse. My heart broke for her. Tricking someone into signing a contract without letting them read the entire document before signing is FRAUD, plain and simple. Jill and Derrick are beautiful examples of Christians.

[@marybruun9621]

Just watched Jinger on The Tamron Hall show. She said she was proud of Jill for finding her voice. The Duggar's are a prime example of not totally shielding your children from the "evils" of the world". Maybe they should've taught them to be in the world but of the world

[@JewishKeto]

I have so much respect for Jill… it can’t be easy speaking out against your family.

[@zzzbbbooo]

Oh, it's easy for Jill when she's making MONEY out of it. It's what she's always wanted.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

@@zzzbbboooyou can’t assume that’s they only reason she has spoke out

[@debbiescott6836]

@@zzzbbbooo Yeah RIGHT!! Those kids NEVER got a dime for being on TV all those years!! You are DEAD WRONG!! JB and Meech are the GREEDY ones, after all they pocketed over $8 MILLION!!! After raising her siblings and cleaning house and doing laundry beginning at the age of 7 years, Jill deserves to be able to tell her story and be able to finally get reimbursed for all her years of work and dedication to her family!! There are plenty of people who appreciate her standing up for her rights!! Go back and crawl under that Little Rock you have been hiding under!! It’s a shame you can’t think for yourself!!

[@CarolinaTorres-fg7so]

I love both of them, I hope that Jill can heal and is finally getting the life she always deserved. I feel like Derek really helped her open up and let her feel supported and cared for.

[@J-Nelll]

Just finished Jill's book. So good. She is so strong 😭

[@Pinkkermit17]

I am so proud of her , stepping outside her comfort zone to write this book.

[@just-a-generic-username]

Jill is such a strong woman. I truly admire her courage and I hope she realizes just how incredible she is for being able to heal from her past while also being in the public eye.

[@berglettemom6045]

Their comments make me just as angry at the Discovery network as I am at Jill’s parents. Why did the network think it was okay to exploit these children?

[@Americansangel]

I love how Derek loves her, supported her and helped her become an independent woman. She support her to choose what she wants and he’s not controlling. He’s just a loving good husband, and best friend tour, a great father to their children.

[@danieleparris]

She is so mature and well adjusted. Very smart to keep her distance from her father who ALLOWED the brother to molest her and not be held accountable by the family. Wish her well!

[@beverlyroyal9838]

She did a great job with her book. Got her voice out there without really putting her family down. Glad she found her freedom.

[@Gree263]

Jill. You are so strong, so gracious & respectful. We're so proud of you for speaking your truth, no matter how scary it might be. Your honesty & vulnerability reveals your beautiful heart. I love that you have found the real Jill & you're in such a supportive marriage. You seem to have married your best friend who always has your back. Stay close to him & together, stay close to God. I'm sorry for what you've been through, it's not fair or right. God sees everything. Keep going & value what really matters💗💗💗💗

[@kimbaggatts981]

This is a great interview and Jill and Derrick are a blessed couple. Jill has always been one of my favorite Duggars and Mr. Derrick, the brave has always been one of my favorite spouses of the children. They have grown so much and matured and God has strengthened them to tell their story. God bless them🙏🏽

[@christybowling8291]

This interview makes me feel better about the reason behind their book. I didn't realize the TLC contract was the reason they had issues being missionaries and basically how they were doing life. I can't believe that TLC was not respectful of their individual family. They seem to be handling this in a Christ driven way and I deeply respect that. Setting respectful boundaries is very healthy for both families and I hope one day they can reconcile.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

It’s because her dad felt with he didn’t give the adult kids the ability to make their own choices related to it

[@abunchahooey]

TLC is a business, and their job is to make money. The contract obligations not being shared with Jill and her husband was her father’s doing, not TLC.

[@audreygarza8344]

I admire her strength and stepping up showing what happened. I hope she finds full peace and she got her point across.

[@mabrams12]

This is a perfect example of the results you get from good therapy. There are so many burned out/inept mental health providers out there but there are certainly some 'gems' too. Of course, Jill and Derick get the credit for the 'work' they did in therapy.

[@jenniferjakob9005]

This is shoking all the negative comments about Jill . Try being molested by your brother and your parents did nothing about it and failed to protect you and have the abuser stand there during an interview while your telling the world it wasnt a big deal because that is what is expected of you .She was brain washed in a cult and she is taking her power back to help others and speak against false teachings. She is teaching her children bravery,strength and real faith ❤

[@lynn7348]

So proud of you two. It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in.

[@ladyv5655]

I've ordered my copy and expect it today. Can't wait to read it.

[@soakitin-artisansoap8317]

Jill's accounts of what had transpired was pretty much what most suspected all along. I'm not at all shocked. I do want to point out that since she married and removed herself from her former life style, she's greatly matured and her independence is remarkable. I love how she made clear there is positive and negatives on both her and Derricks upbringing and they choose to engulf in the positive. I'm sure those positives she's incorporated into her children's upbringing but is so much more aware of what her actions does upon her own children. No shocker JimBob implemented that much control over their children. JIMBOB and Michelle purposefully set their children up for failure and manipulated them to rely on him. Basically enslaving them. It breaks my heart ❤️ to see all of them this way. Hopefully Jill will be an inspiration for them and open their eyes.

[@LAURIEOHIOLPN]

Living your lives humbly with grace . Superb.❤

[@lisasaunders6167]

Good for you,glad you can see what we have seen for a long time. You will have healthy, happy children!

[@emerald637]

I do not understand the concept of her father, Jim Bob Duggar, declaring that he loves his children, yet he took/continues to take advantage of them day and night. His tyrannical reign over every aspect of their lives, even after marriage, birth control, telling them how to dress, what to think, where they would live after 18 years old, depriving them of a good college education, robbing them blind for years of their rightly earned money, etc., etc., etc. That is NOT love. That is a frightening, manipulative, controlling CULT. Jinger left that cult and apparently jumped into another. I do hope that Derick and Jill have found a truly healthy and well-balanced Church community and that they continue to heal and enter into the freedom that only Jesus Christ can give.

[@carrielee2574]

I love your ability to be true to yourself and your family. You have a beautiful marriage and I love your confidence

[@ultimately-sabrina]

Wow, what insight she has from everything she’s been through. I’m going to get her book! Good for her! ❤

[@twinzzplusonecanada5499]

That was such a great interview. I hope that Jill and Derick have paved a path for some of her younger siblings to live their own lives genuinely and independent of the power and control of IBLP teachings.

[@debbiejones4307]

Its so nice to see Jill be herself with Derek by her side. She is so strong to tell her story and not be silenced by her parents.

[@debbiea9262]

Good for them. They are so beautiful together.

[@InfoLunix]

Really great to see how much she has learned! Go Jill 👏

[@angelam3517]

She's grounded and gracious. Not sure I could say the same about myself if I went through what she did. I recommend her book. I liked her perspective and wanted to support her by buying it.

[@lizhoward9754]

Perks for being on the show?? Jill lost her privacy and lost her family because of the show.

[@SleighJessi]

Exactly! People think that because they got to travel and have expensive weddings (all for content) that she shouldn’t feel owed to some compensation for the commodification of her life and privacy.

[@pureprairie]

And it almost destroyed her marriage and she was financially ripped off.

[@LoveKillFear777]

Those are all true, but Jill does acknowledge the few good things that came out of it. She did say she wouldn’t do it all again though, and I don’t blame her! ❤

[@donnafisher6212]

What expensive weddings? They have been very frugal so far.

[@Mvill1]

She did not have to lose her family. If Derick did not pressure her to into all of this, she would be happily living just like all her other siblings who actually love their parents.

[@tracykowald2083]

I love the roses and thorns illustration. That is so true in everyone's trauma.

[@kc26119]

Jill- you are an excellent speaker. I am a fan of yours from the beginning. I look forward to reading your book. You are SO right when it comes to having discernment as to who is preaching the truth, and who is not. God bless you, your children, and your awesome, Godly husband. ❤

[@anneconklin6715]

Both Jill and Derick are so well spoken!

[@FlowerChild65]

I'm glad Derrick lets her talk and platforms her because it's her story. He is such a good husband. I notice her speech patterns and manner of speaking has really changed. This might seem small, but I study this type of thing, so I tend to notice. People will often mirror and mimic language and speech choices of in-groups, so the fact that she is moving away from that and speaks in her own way now, not using the cult jargon and using her own style of inflection shows how much work she has done inside.

[@lorrmurrcoch]

I am glad she has a supportive husband!

[@bonniecreighton4163]

God bless you Jill and Derick. Like so many others, I watched the TV series for many years. I always had the gut feeling that "something is off" about Jim Bob. And when I learned about their affiliation with Gothard I knew my instinct was correct. I am a Christian myself...not in name only. the Gospel Message is NOT about - "becoming squeaky clean" (like "Shiny Happy People")....the perversion we're seeing regarding Christianity in today's world surely grieves the God who loves us. All men are free to choose to enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ or not. Whichever choice is made has eternal consequences. God in his love ,extends to us the freedom to do so. It is that relationship that saves us, NOT "rules and regulations."

[@francinesanchez5402]

Side note: But they look amazing!! What a beautiful couple. (I loved her book. Not only did I think it was very well done, but felt it aided my own personal healing journey. She’s gained so much wisdom!!)

[@francinesanchez5402]

Also, everyone is going to be talking about roses and thorns. Her therapist must be so proud!!

[@lindazelepugas1000]

Jill I am hoping that what ever money you make from this book, you can go to college and be that neonatal icu nurse and help those babies like your younger sister

[@sheljc8849]

Counting the Cost is amazing. Very truthful and From her whole heart.

[@nancykaufman1645]

She is so brave to come out and tell the truth! Her parents sold their children’s lives to become millionaires . Just so sad.

[@susieheid4444]

Such a great interview. I admire them so much.

[@mermaidreviews4693]

One of my favorite dugger family members

[@RamonaCarol]

I’m so proud of you! I send you love and Prayers.

[@angolson6108]

Gooo Jill so proud of you

[@emileepini2311]

You’re definitely helping me in my journey. :) thank you! And Bless you both.

[@shbhchwh]

I had no idea that the production company did not handle the ADULT contracts in an appropriate way (over 18). They wanted a quick sign and JB did not want the "kids" to be knowledgeable about it either. He caused this entire mess with Jill and Derrick. All the adults should have had representation, and reading the entire contract should have been required reading for all. The minors should have been told about how much the parents were putting back for them, and that they will have control over their own finances and participation in the future.

[@beverlyrussell1586]

They are a centered couple who love each other and are finding their way in life with their faith to guide them. I wish them many blessings in the future.

[@57msdeb]

Best interview yet.

[@sandraskalnik2369]

Jill, you are not alone with this. My father was a lot like yours. Not a cult but strict strict rules oh my goodness. We were a family of 4 girls and suffered a lot of rules because we were girls. He wouldn’t let us date at all or even look at boys. Our dress rules were like yours. Believe me he didn’t believe in “sparing the rod”. We weren’t home schooled so we suffered humiliation in school. I am happy to say that all of us finally were able to date when we were grown and we married great guys. All 4 of us broke loose from his rules and made sure that our children were not treated like we were. You have done the right thing and you have paid the ultimate price by loosing many of your family.

[@margiepoulos1028]

I'm so sorry for what you and your sisters had gone through, and glad to know that in spite of it, everything turned out fine. Being raised in a dysfunctional family is a very painful experience..

[@joyaustin3140]

You broke free from discipline? There’s a difference between a boy & a girl… We just have to be courageous in this hour. I don’t see the people with yoga pants hiding. The 1st thing boys do when they want to be like a girl is put on a dress. We really need to get delivered from our own selfish ways and thank God for parents who set rules & boundaries in place for our safety. Please stop whining and start thanking God. There are so many kids that would’ve love your life.

[@deborahtanner354]

Praying this will help others stuck in Gothards heretical teachings.

[@margiepoulos1028]

Yeah, like the Bateses

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Great interview, can’t wait to buy their book!

[@cindymarie2475]

Jill I’m so proud of you❤ You both are doing a great job. This information is important regarding Hollywood and kids. Good luck with your book🌸🙏🌸

[@MsDF936]

Jill has definitely made the most progress. So proud of her.

[@joseerichard3019]

So proud is her…. Now she a pants wearing with a nose ring married WOMAN with children and a supportive husband and it a beautiful thing too see. ❤

[@bec6384]

I have 2 small kids and don’t have time to read, but I bought their book in support ❤

[@nahomieriche4827]

really good interview

[@TaliaSC]

I had no idea Derek (Derick?) is an attorney. Good for her, finding someone outside of the ‘family’ or the ‘church’ that loves her and lets her speak. He seems to really love her.

[@ladybugmom10]

This is kinda heartbreaking to watch. I loved this show and the family. I felt like I gleaned a lot of good advice and ideas from watching the show and reading 20 and counting. Now I see how much the kids suffered and I’m so sad that happened for the sake of entertainment and someone’s so called faith.

[@bemlexky]

Glad to hear Derek respect the fact that the kids need an education in order to pursue their own lives. JimBob had no plans for any of that. No college. Nothing but dependency on him.

[@sarahvigue]

Beautifully done

[@michellearcher3966]

I was raised in a strict godly church and now that I'm in my 40s I thank God for it. She should thank God for the good things, including that she was pure in her marriage. Her husband should be EXTREMELY thankful for it.

[@treefrog101]

Jill and Derek! 🎉I am loving this growth.

[@nicolesensini6523]

Proud of you Jill for speaking a hard truth ! Sounds like you are called to love and justice To God be the Glory for a prophetic voice ❤

[@triciawheelis9501]

I'm glad it seems that she receives so much support and validation from Derrick. After everything she has done to find her own path, he has been by her side.

[@user-bt4hq1wd6d]

Well explained Jill. I listened to jour book on audio and my admiration for you and Derrick is remarkable. Love always prevails Bleesings always

[@machelletenbroeck2214]

I admire Jill and Derek for the choices they have made not to protect parents who were not there for you.