Jill Duggar SPEAKS OUT About Anna Duggar (Exclusive)

Jill Duggar Dillard is opening up about her complicated journey with her family in the spotlight in "Counting the Cost," her new memoir with husband Derick Dillard. In a sneak peek at her exclusive, wide-ranging conversation about the powerful book with Access Hollywood, Jill shared where she stands with her sister-in-law Anna Duggar, whose husband Josh Duggar is serving time in prison on a child pornography conviction. "We have not been in contact with Anna. I have seen her on a few occasions, but I also want to respect. I know she's asked for some space, so we want to respect that as well," Jill shared, adding, "I cannot imagine all that she's going through, and I just want to also give her that space." When asked why she thinks Anna has remained with Josh, Jill replied, "I have no idea why Anna has decided to stay with Josh, and what she is dealing with there and everything," saying she's "watching with everybody else" to see what unfolds. "Counting the Cost" is available now wherever books are sold. Watch Jill and Derick on Access Hollywood - and see their extended interview on Access' digital platforms - on Sept. 13.
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[@ashleypg1708]

So proud of Jill! She and Derek broke some generational curses and it makes me so happy.

[@veritaslux644]

🤮

[@weetzybat]

*Derick

[@srso4660]

@@weetzybat *Derdick

[@sugarspice7768]

Breaking generational curses one book deal at a time. 😅 I wonder what her kids will say about her and her husband in their book deals of the future? Please--- they were taught to seek the lime light and once the tv series stop, her and her husband quick took to tell all for money and fame. So brave. So stunning.

[@dianahaynes7308]

@@sugarspice7768letting your own voice be heard and how you took and felt through everything is much different then seeking fame. She even said in an exclusive interview she doesn’t see herself writing any further books or doing any deals that have anything to do with her life as a child. And that she wrote this book not only to set the record straight, but to also let her voice in the whole matter be heard. And to be a close to that chapter in her life. IBLP is a cult and if you don’t know much about it or haven’t heard anyone else’s stories. They’re all pretty much the same for the most part. The women are treated as slaves until they’re married off. And if they don’t leave the community. They will forever be under their fathers rule.

[@traceonthecase]

Jill is so respectful. Such a genuinely good person.

[@dorothywillms115]

Respectful children don’t act holier than thou and shun their parents. They had way too many kids,including little Mrs Perfect.

[@LisaL20000]

Her father shunned her for the most part.​@@dorothywillms115

[@reesecop]

​@@dorothywillms115😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@dorothywillms115]

@@reesecop ditto sweetheart. I ve been around for 75 years and my husband agrees with me. She is doing things very much like her father. Some of us have been around the block in life and obviously you have not. If Christians have to write books about their parents mistake they will reap what they sow. She is NOT helping the situation. End of story. Live and learn the hard way some of you younger folks. You’re a disgrace and don’t honour the Lord by acting as princess Jill does. She makes me cringe whenever I come across her.

[@BabyBalrog_RJTC]

​@@dorothywillms115Half-decent parents don't protect a s*xual predator or blame the victims 🤷‍♀️ They deserve to be shunned

[@smsutton100]

The way she mentions Josh is like an inanimate object, clearly fully detached, good for them escaping from the sickness.

[@sandramalone3522]

Well he did mess with her sexually.

[@BlueLuna5]

I didn't think so. She didn't even show disgust towards him. She just showed genuine confusion on why she was with him. After all he did to her, she must be a very forgiving person. Forgiveness doesn't mean you forget. Hence the confused face she gave on why Anna is with him.

[@mattfuentes4678]

@@sandramalone3522what did he do?

[@emilynogler4653]

​@@mattfuentes4678molested 4 of his sisters and a babysitter as a youth and charged with having child pornography or something very close to that(currently in prison serving a very long much deserved sentence).

[@chrisbee83]

​@@mattfuentes4678Touched her inappropriately.

[@colleenscaffa3422]

I love Jill’s honesty and openness about Anna- and respectfully leaving her alone with all that she’s going through and Anna- asking others to leave her alone- love her answer respecting boundaries

[@freedom4063]

😢 What happen d

[@lorimiller4301]

Her so called husband is a p dough file. Instead of taking her children away and leaving him, she continued to have more children with him. No doubt she left them alone with him. Like leaving a fox alone with helpless chickens. They've probably already passed the demon around between them.

[@uglysweatherlover5407]

​@@freedom4063Josh got exposed for being on the website Ashley Madison, which was specifically designed for people looking to cheat on their spouse. He cheated multiple times and then cried about having a sex addiction. She stayed with him, had another baby. He was exposed as sexually assaulting 4 or 5 young girls as a teenager, including 3 of his sisters. She stayed with him, and had another baby. Then the FBI raided his car dealership. They found thousands of pictures and whatnot of child pornography. He was band from being around the children, for good reason, but she chose to drop the kids with the grandparents and stay with him. He was then convicted as a child predator and sent to prison for not nearly long enough, in my opinion. This "Stand by your man/master" ideal is so finely ingrained into the girls of this "Holy, God abiding Cult" that they can get away with anything and the women just have to stay them anyway or be ostracized. They (women) are taught to look within themselves to figure out what they did wrong to cause their husbands to do such horrible things. Hope that helps.

[@dorothywillms115]

Jill should have thought of Anna before writing a disparaging book. Maybe she will be charitable enough to give Anna the proceeds?

[@cratcliff8820]

@@dorothywillms115Jill had every right to speak about the horrible things that man did to her.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

Nice to see someone actually answer questions instead of completely skirting them. She was honest and respectful in her response.

[@BrandyTexas214]

It’s funny cause Jim bob prob regrets supporting their courtship but in reality derick is just protecting his wife which is what Jim bob should’ve wanted for his daughter.. it’s just crazy cause her husband was protecting her from her own dad. Yes Jill did this on her own too but I don’t think it could’ve happened without the man she married..

[@bec6384]

O FOR SUUUUURE. He regrets Derrick and Jeremy. I feel so bad for the young daughters. He’s gonna make DAMN WELL SURE they marry serious IBLP cult members in the future. No more Christian men out of IBLP.

[@debfox]

Right!! 😂 Her book was amazing! My jaw was like this 😮 several times! Im so proud of how much she’s grown. I bet Jim Bob thought she’d stay their little “Jilly Muffin” forever! She is a rockstar!

[@VioletJoy]

He not only protected her, but fully encouraged and supported her to take these actions. They make a great team!

[@enjoyingmyvodka1013]

True

[@skarlitbegoniahz]

@@bec6384I hope they all escape Jim Bob’s evil grasp. He’s in for a real big surprise when he stands before God one day.

[@dro2000]

Because thats what Anna has been taught to do is obey! Super proud of Jill for stepping out of her comfort/uncomfortable zone and speaking up for herself and her own family!

[@thelatinbarbie24]

She loves with Christ's unconditional love. She said that. I personally couldn't do that ... But she's a great example

[@agds91078]

I’m so glad Jill has found her voice and is finally speaking out ❤

[@lizalphonse5416]

Anna really needs to think about her kids. Josh is a monster and shouldn't be around kids. Im glad Jill turned out the way she did. She's her own person and its amazing to see❤

[@joyaustin3140]

Stay out of people marriages until they ask you in. Marriage is Gods business not yours. It’s easy for us to talk when we’re on the outside looking in. How about Mercy ..

[@kristy1653]

@@joyaustin3140Sorry, no mercy for child sexual abusers. Those children were extremely vulnerable around Josh because they have a brainwashed mother who would rather continue making child after child with a sexual deviant, than to leave and protect her children.

[@ninacoppard7397]

​@@joyaustin3140their both vile people and dont deserve children

[@HeatherwithanH]

@@joyaustin3140he was convicted of downloading and looking at CHILD abuse materials. There’s no way in hell he deserves any mercy. Nor does his brainwashed wife who won’t leave him. His 7 children aren’t safe around him. Why are people still trying to make excuses for this whack job? Is it because the family claims to be “Christian”, so they should be treated with kid gloves? 🤔

[@kristy1653]

@@HeatherwithanH Exactly! And not only was he convicted of those offenses, but he ADMITTED to sexually abusing several of his sisters years ago. He’s always been a sick mf. You can’t rehabilitate that. Mercy, my ass!

[@skarlitbegoniahz]

Jill has more grace and class in her pinky finger than anyone in/associated with that family will ever have. I can’t imagine the hurt she still endures by being estranged from them, though.

[@dorothywillms115]

She’s just a clever manipulator and isn’t helping the situation.

[@finleyjune]

@@dorothywillms115 stfu. mad at a healing victim is weird.

[@JessBeautyJunkie]

@@dorothywillms115 the sister who was molested by her scumbag brother is over it and has moved on and SHE'S the manipulator? Are you braindead?

[@Gypsymom08]

@@dorothywillms115You know her well Dorothy? Sheesh…

[@addie-eileenpaige6460]

Jinger has a lot of grace & class, herself.

[@esmith712]

God does not want any spouse to stay with a sexual predator. That is NOT God's will, NOTa real marriage, NOT a safe environment for precious children. If Anna chose to stay with Josh, she has clearly chosen him over herself AND her children. If she can not protect those Innocents by leaving, those children should be taken from them & placed in safe care!

[@crptnite]

idk the details and i definitely don't support sexual predators, but calm down and breathe, please: you sound like me on a bad day 😶🌻

[@RachaelNelson-bj3ku]

God also doesn't like revengeful material in the book

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

@RachaelNelson-bj3ku pretty sure he also doesn't like it when a person swears on a Bible to tell the truth and then lies through their teeth to protect their degenerate son from any kind of punishment. Yes, JB did this. He was called out by the judge for lying on the stand. So I don't think you should be using him as some kind of moral example beyond reproach.

[@kaitlyngault3987]

​@@crptniteawww. I think this is one of the nicest replies in comment section I have ever seen. ❤

[@truthtalker4038]

easy for you to say from your throne of obviously a privileged life! He's in prison.. those children are not in danger!

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

Anna stays because the cult they're a part of tells her to. And her parents tell her to. And his parents will pay all the expenses for her and her children if she stays. Plus their cult would blame her for what Josh did. It's the wife's fault for their husbands moral failings. Because of this, she believes him when he says he's innocent and was set up. Believing in his guilt would make it her fault, her sin. So she's willing to believe any excuse to keep it from being true in her mind. This doesn't get brought up enough. Their cult blames women for every bad thing a man could do.

[@Glenys8080]

That is so scary though how they brainwashed wives into believing they caused husbands sickening crimes even though in Anna’s case, Josh began his sickening crimes before they were married 😮

[@LizRealGirlBeauty]

@Glenys8080 in an interview she admitted that she know nothing, ZERO about how sex worked until 2 weeks before their wedding. How could she properly understand what Josh was doing without that information? Sure, she knows he shouldn't be touching them, but she didn't understand the mechanics of sexual touching. Plus with JB being willing to lie under oath, I highly doubt Anna's family were given the entire truth of what he had done. He's not exactly a credible source.

[@Glenys8080]

@@LizRealGirlBeauty sounds like a dangerously sheltered childhood. The same could have happened to her too but she wouldn’t have known what it was? It gives me the creeps 😢

[@Glenys8080]

@@LizRealGirlBeauty btw JB should be tried for perjury

[@joanmanning198]

Anna is also uneducated and has a bunch of kids. The thought of being on her own and supporting herself is probably more overwhelming to her than staying in this toxic situation.

[@McCarthy0000]

I am so surprised it was Jill who broke away and became so well spoken, she was such a goody two shoes as a teen, the most like her mother. Now she understands mental health and abuse where when she was young she didn’t realize it and/or just accepted it. Very happy for her.

[@jeanettelewis9997]

Jill I love your compassion concerning your sister n law.

[@ctcocoa]

Jill is gorgeous! Glad that she is doing Whats best for her and her family 💖✨🙏🏽

[@nicole.stanhope]

I love her honesty and respect with this difficult situation!

[@Catiting33]

I'm so proud how Jill turned out. She's so mature and wise even when her parents messed up their childhood.

[@ginat3592]

Jill has come a long way. She’s still healing and growing. I feel for the Duggar kids. They’ve been abused their entire lives and used for making profits that they themselves didn’t benefit from. It’s shameful what their parents have done through the years

[@joyaustin3140]

That’s not true

[@jennymitchelson9356]

@@joyaustin3140It’s very true. And, based on your username and comments, I think you might have suffered the same upbringing.. There are groups that will help you heal. Seek help.

[@1LIR1]

@@joyaustin3140 Oh look!!! ills sister joy!! Not nice for her to play down on her sister and say such mean things to others!!!

[@joyaustin3140]

@@1LIR1 what are you talking about. I’m on the Lord side who’s side are you on? Make a choice

[@dancergirl0513]

jill responded to this so respectfully.

[@kimberly2644]

Maybe Anna thought that was a normalized behavior from her own past

[@Lovelylizzette]

It probably was. I think she was raised in that sick environment.

[@kimreed2489]

I also wouldn't be surprised if she has had blame placed upon her for Josh's actions. I grew up in the IBLP, and by and large, that's how it goes. Girls and women are blamed for the actions of the males. Very sad.

[@gabrielledavis1827]

Honestly, I think she's been raised that no matter what ... you work it out. Weird, but people raised a certain way feel they are expected to work it out. I would not be able to stay. I'd have to divorce him.

[@elleshiz8146]

Or. She is disillusioned. She married a guy that she thought was in alignment with her ideals and now she has kids with him. How is she supposed to support the kids without him and how does she leave when she loves him?

[@Litandharryginny]

​@@gabrielledavis1827that logic might work if at least two of her aiblings hadn't divorced and one had a baby out of qedlock and the family is still in contact with them all and the fact that multiple of her siblings have offered to take her in

[@saraanderson6615]

I like how Jill has spoken out about her family and is doing her life by her wishes not her father’s! I hope Anna will break free of that family and especially Josh!

[@joyaustin3140]

Break free of holy living ? Get off the bandwagon

[@bratgirlrules8094]

​@joyaustin3140 What the heck do you mean holy living??? Her family, dad, mom and brothers are disgusting perverts. Shameful conduct by so called Christian's. Nothing holy in the Dugger home.

[@lorimiller4301]

Allowing a man to touch your children in a sick, secual way is NOT holy. Its demonic. Anna is in league with the devil. ❤️‍🔥

[@carlaamanda86]

@@joyaustin3140what does that even mean? You keep writing that everywhere. So she should stay? What bandwagon? You sound crazy honestly. What are you trying to say. Just say it. Tf.

[@gymblondie]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I never would have called this from Jill. Her and derek seemed to fit right into and go along with so much at the beginning, and after some of the comments that derek has made, it’s definitely not these two that I saw breaking from the family…. But I CAN NOT imagine how hard this has been and I give her MAJOR credit for knowing this was the right thing to do.

[@karenneill9109]

She was always quietly her own person, but smart enough to stay just within the lines. I recall when she started wearing pants for her volunteer EMT job, Jim-Bob was PISSED. Then when she decided to stay in school to become a midwife, her mother was NOT happy about it. She was especially annoyed that she had learned about the reproductive system, birth control, etc. to even apply for school. They didn’t teach basic reproduction in their ‘homeschool’.

[@AprilW-ls6bd]

Jimbob put Jill and Derick through so much ....its amazing that Derick didnt divorce Jill . Shes got a true love and best friend in Derick.

[@trisa9625]

proud of Jill respect towards her sister in law

[@carly_0516]

I didn’t recognize her! Jill looks amazing!

[@jacobg8612]

Haven't seen her in years .used to have a lot darker hair if I remember

[@joyaustin3140]

Nose piercing and dyed hair amazing ..come on people. We’re just so fleshy. Jill has always been beautiful

[@debreshiabiggs5020]

Great answer

[@ILoveRacoons83]

😭🥹 I’m not a fan of the Duggars. But I am a fan of Jill. I’m so damn proud of her

[@grlnexdoorable]

Why do you think she stays with Josh? She's dead broke and she's got a house full of kids and no earning skills. He's her only means of financial support.

[@bootsandcats1501]

He’s in jail now so…

[@regansmith7786]

@@bootsandcats1501but his dad still pays her bills - provided she stays in line. Besides, her own family is poor and her dad practically sold her to Josh. They wouldn’t support her leaving.

[@emilykane8736]

I don’t even know why the interviewer thinks it’s appropriate to ask Jill such personal question in regards to Anna and Josh’s relationship. That’s not really her side to tell and why we viewers may wonder it’s not for us to know the reasons behind such a personal question. No, hate on Jill she responded with grace and truth even if the question may have possibly made her feel uncomfortable.

[@BC-wd5ut]

@@emilykane8736 are you aware of the crimes that JoshDuggar has committed and why he was put in prison for?!

[@weetzybat]

​@emilykane8736 they're not hating on what jill said, they're just giving the real deal answer

[@nukya]

Since reading d her book, I would guess the Jim Bob has probably offered to take care of Anna and her kids as long as she stays married. Anything to protect "the brand."

[@vanessasingh39]

Makes sense

[@stacybroussard3097]

Jill is the Epitomy of Love and Grace.... Such an incredible young woman 🙏❤️🙏

[@bobsgirl100]

I love Jill and Derek.

[@dsego1183]

Jill did an Excellent job of telling the reporter “those questions are off limits”. Shame on her for being persistent.

[@mae3378]

So well spoken. Good for her.

[@EveFrey-m8q]

Jill probably. One of the healthiest. Mentally

[@dorothywillms115]

CAN WE PLEASE STOP THE GOSSIP‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@Matthew-m2n]

The fact that none of you told that poor girl what he did to his sisters and let her marry someone like that is disgusting. Then when Josh messed up, all of you abandoned her and her children. The Duggar mom & dad should be full on supporting her and her children. They tricked her into marrying a predator with no concern for her and the children she would have. Josh is a predator and his wife and children are paying the price. How dare any of the duggars not make sure she is financially stable and has a home and her children are taken care of. She should have the money from the duggar family to live comfortably and her children live comfortably enough that if she decides at the spur of a moment to take a vacation with her children, she has the money to do that as well. If I was her I'd sue all of you for what all of you did to her. As a victim, you should have warned her. Any of you; all of you. Instead you played God and took that decision away from her. Shame on you! Shame on all of you for what you did to Anna and her children. Shame on every single person who hasn't reported sexual abuse because it was family and their actions would ruin their life if known. It is their own actions that ruined their own life, not the victim and reporting it so that it can't happen again. To keep it a secret is absolutely despicable. You're saying that the victims are at fault when you keep sexual assault secret

[@reneebruce1146]

I agree. They knew at least somewhat of what he was.

[@vg7735]

Anna said she knew what Josh did before marriage.

[@jang2798]

Sure they should’ve told her (some people say they did, I can’t verify that), but either way, she’s old enough now and should be mature enough to make the decision on her own and LEAVE HIS A$$, knowing that the tearful confessions obviously meant nothing since he continued down that twisted path. It’s on her now … no one else. She has 7 kids she should be thinking about, above all else.

[@cathyevans2160]

Anna would have married him regardless. She's brainwashed cause any normal woman would have thought about her kids and ran.

[@VirginiaBohannon]

​@@jang2798She did know about what happened when he was a boy.

[@lronbutters5688]

So much respect for Jill! You go girl!

[@RebeccaKhan-fx7jf]

Very gracious response by Jill.

[@carly1264]

Jill is so very gracious. I hope they all can heal from this. I have no words for the repercussions of Josh’s actions on so many people. I hope he will some day come to really realize that himself and seek forgiveness.

[@beccac6812]

Because Anna has been brainwashed her entire life to thank God for everything , and that divorce is a sin, and she has probably been manipulated by Josh as well. My heart breaks for her , I can’t imagine staying with someone who has been such a monster and liar.

[@danielleadair7394]

How much she has grown. And the emotional maturity. Good for her.

[@lauratarry3450]

Jill is a class act! She's a strong, brave, loving woman!

[@BekEhr]

I’m so happy for her. She seemed to be the most obedient to her parents, but I was so thrilled when she made positive changes for her and her family

[@kristenkaz3080]

I imagine what’s keeping Anna “there”, tied to Josh is lack of money without Jim Bob footing the bill for her day to day life with all of those kids. Plus, I’m sure JB is still dealing with damage control. That family wouldn’t stand for divorce.

[@amysimpson646]

I don't think it's money. With Josh in prison, she'd be eligible for benefits for the children.

[@kristenkaz3080]

@@amysimpson646makes me wonder if Jim Bob is keeping tabs on her lest her leaving would create a scandal? Or maybe her family doesn’t feel divorce under any circumstances is acceptable & wouldn’t accept her back? I wonder what’s going on there…..

[@louisacapell]

Anna's whole family are offering to help her and telling her o divorce josh. She won't listen.

[@kristenkaz3080]

@@louisacapell really? Well that makes me feel much better that at least she has a “safety net”. I was always worried that they were religious traditionalists where that “you married him/her, that’s it for life, no going back” attitude. Now if she’d only leave. NOW.

[@jenfoster128]

@@amysimpson646 Like food stamps and section 8 housing? That isn't exactly the standard of living they are accustomed to.

[@gloriaohara3213]

Proud of Jill to finally break free and speak truth ...as a child i was molested etc by my stepfather..it toom me years to speak up...these family secrets we keep are curses

[@wendycook5576]

God bless and heal this family!!!

[@mel7688]

Thank you Jill for sharing and being honest. You have a wonderful heart. Beautiful inside and out 🩷

[@jeanniebaker9929]

I just listened to her book on audible, Counting the Costs. Starts off slow, but I’m glad I stuck with it. Very eye-opening.

[@jenniferLemkeMomma]

The way she speaks about her brother is great 👍 im so glad so stood up for herself and other SA victims even though it was her own biological brother. I know how she feels i forgave my brother but i didn't forget he was never allowed around my children with out me

[@BabyBalrog_RJTC]

I thought I was done crying near the end, until I heard the football crowd singing for him. He would've been so happy to hear that, sweet little angel. Bless him.

[@koicaine1230]

This Lady is a Class Act, I aspire to be more like her ❤️

[@sthorson3955]

Love you Jill. I understand what you had to endure dealing with Josh and your fathers money issues/ manipulation was very hard, so you had no other choice than to write your book. I am very proud of you and kudos to your husband Derek, for being there for you during this difficult time. We all have a "back story," and outsiders may never understand unless it happens to them. I am so proud of you! Much love,Shirley.

[@dorothywillms115]

Shirley, you could have just sent her a private text. Let’s not enable or gossip about this family. It’s just not savoury and helps no one. Sounds like the Christian twitter line and makes me cringe.

[@faureamour]

This was a beautiful conversation.

[@cajuncraftysue]

I feel sorry for Anna. She was brought into this marriage under false pretenses. Now she has 7 children to raise with a husband in jail & no monetary support. She has no education to do anything to make a living. I don’t understand why she stays with Josh. Are his parents giving her money to support the kids only if she stays married to that slime-bag???

[@samuelcareen5563]

So proud of Jill

[@thejenfiles]

You’re doing so well with getting through these and totally on track to get 12 products done! That’s so annoying about the gloss that won’t open but I’d consider it an empty too.

[@tm13tube]

Jill is respecting her. I think about Anna the most. She has been brainwashed and I'm concerned she is being sacrificed to help Josh. Statistically Josh probably is not going to change. She has a houseful of kids. He molested his sisters, he had child porn...it's not a stretch to recognize her kids as vulnerable to his destructive needs. This is my experience from working in pediatrics and teaching juvenile sex offenders. Some of these boys had no idea what they did was wrong until they were caught because the same thing happened to them.

[@amylachance7835]

Good for her ! Well done

[@andreastavinga2365]

I love how Jill and her husband speak truthfully and aren’t afraid to let everyone know their side

[@carmenj5045]

Way to go Jill.. So happy that these girls are coming out the other side , happy , free and still having some sort of boundary healthy relationship with the parents and some of their siblings.. Life is so full of lessons .. and going through hard things teaches us so so much 👏🏽🇨🇦💙❤️💎🇮🇱🙏🏽😘💙🇨🇦👏🏽😘

[@mandyk9192]

Oh I’m so sorry you had to go through this. I was 10 yrs in with my ex husband when I found out he was living the same type of double life. He traveled for work so I trusted he was where he said he was and doing what he said he was doing. There was a lot of mental abuse that I didn’t even realize that’s what it was until I went and got help for how traumatizing it all was. Fast forward 8 years and my life and my children’s life is so beautiful now. Where his poor life choices has seemed to catch up with him. Karma is real, sometimes swift other times takes its time. It all comes back around in the end.

[@RR-kz4hq]

Jill teaching us all how to remain graceful and conscientious and loving.

[@user-vi3re9wr3o]

Very proud of you Jill. We are praying for your family. We are praying for Anna. I believe she is in SHOCK and has been in this state for years😔 Anna you’re going to be okay! You are stronger than you know 🙏❤️🙏

[@elizabethshepard.5393]

How is Jill so "normal"?? Shes low key, straight up cool

[@uikmnhj4me]

That was super respectful!!

[@lisas2538]

She’s so well spoken and gave the perfect answer.

[@carolroberts4034]

Prayers and blessings ❤

[@BluePhoenix1973]

Well said Jill! And I agree with you...

[@pall3381]

Her expressions at the end were so real😂 same girl!

[@danielleelias685]

Great response, but how sad for Anna. I wish her the best. Jill is very respectful.

[@kassiestencel3612]

I love Jill and the growth she has gone through but... she definitely knows why Anna doesn't leave Josh. She was raised in the same cult so she definitely knows. But like she said, giving her space also means not delving into speculation about a a person's situation 🤷‍♀️ she must hate when it comes to this line of questioning because it's like the reporters don't respect the fact that Jill is one of Josh's victims. They need to quit asking her these questions

[@martialartsnerd7673]

Religion, religion is the reason she's still with him. Even though she is biblically allowed to divorce him. She has been brain washed to stay with him. It's actually sad.

[@lindamccarthy907]

So smart. beautiful, and brave. Love the hair and nose ring.

[@Imaloserbabysowhydontyoukillme]

Money is keeping her with him.. everyone says leave him but she'd be homeless, jobless, with 7 kids

[@kenandkathryn]

❤ Jill has a heart of gold

[@Beautiful_Mess]

Anna is from Putnam County. That tells me all I need to know, about why she’s staying with Josh. Sadly, this won’t be the end of the predator/cheating saga. Once he’s released, he will reoffend.

[@sandrastump7884]

Nothing but respect and love for this brave young woman

[@eedwards5129]

Hopefully when Josh get out of prison, he will not be able to go home to live with his children as long as they are minors. And maybe before that happens, Anna will come to her senses. But good for the Dillards for breaking free.

[@glee_again2594]

Well said.

[@camcat26]

Anna chose to stay with Josh because that’s how deeply she’s been conditioned to always stand by her husband in their sacred bond of marriage. Even though her brother offered to support her and the kids if she chose to leave, she has no idea how to even imagine leaving

[@seals48100]

This.....

[@alabamajenny8751]

Can anyone imagine how disappointed she must be? Poor thing. Im proud of Jill. She is so mature, so beautiful and well thought out about her feelings and others’. This is such a complicated situation. I hope that she will talk when she is ready. This cannot be easy for these sisters, and their sister in law who undoubtedly has conflicted feelings. I wouldn’t want to be in this situation. All I can offer is my prayers, that they navigate these times together. God will get them through it.

[@mauricepowers3804]

Staying with her husband is giving her kids a message especially her daughters!!!

[@guesswhat7499]

Good for you Jill. It's not your burden to carry, you take care of YOU!!

[@Jackjackjack533]

Her hair looks incredible 🔥 love this whole thing for her

[@jennifer3551]

So glad that she got away from that toxic family

[@jennytimelord9689]

Beautiful soul 💜

[@wishingyoupeace]

Right on Jill! True grace and bravery. Not taking anymore crap from anyone. Called BS on the conservative fake Christians doing harm.

[@Megan-1234]

Very well spoken

[@chincaglieria]

Respect you both Jill and Derik❤

[@lindaanber6717]

It's nice to see some of these girls finally living normal lives.

[@lronbutters5688]

I’m so glad you did this video

[@jennyhamrick137]

I love how she says "I have no idea" lol

[@ambergeiger9161]

Amazing, mature, godly woman answer

[@dixiemyers8450]

So love you Jill. Your strong amazing woman ❤❤❤❤❤

[@topazzsky]

Sending love to Jill! So compassionate. What a good heart. Wish Anna would wake up before she loses her kids over her choice. He's a danger to minors, and that includes his and her children. The kids deserve better and her choice speaks volumes to stay with him. It's clearly not for the kids. It's usually because the woman is afraid to be on her own, but she could keep the house and get child support, and theres plenty of family to help with the kids. There will be consequences for poor choices. I've seen a mother lose her kids from choosing the father over her children. She needs to think on that. Better they have their mother than living in fostercare because mom couldn't live without dad! My kids always came first, so I do not understand why a mother would put anyone else, including the dad, before her kids. It's not like she can't survive happliy without him.

[@SJActress]

Jill is a BEAST in the best way. I love that she has left IBLP and respected Anna's privacy. I hate that her husband is still a bigot, but hopefully the amount of truth they've sought will help him to accept that he's wrong on a million levels on transgender issues. We can only hope.

[@lovelyshirl]

Yeah, I dont think anyone understands why Anna is staying with Josh...

[@KansanWolf]

I'm pretty sure that talking about Anna in front of a national audience, generating hits for a gossip site, along with the multitude of negative responses it has generated, is definitely not "giving her space" . . .

[@Deer548]

She’s so beautiful. Inside and out.

[@thelastminmom5251]

Wow. She thinks Anna is crazy to stay w Josh. It’s amazing how far Jill has come. He face said it all.

[@ondi37]

I respect Jill for being honest but i truly think she has already Spoken out about her brother and is done with that part of her life and she is now living her best life with her partner and I wish them the best!!!❤ I thought Josh had been sent to prison??