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.

Get More Access :

[ashleypg]

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

[traceonthecase]

Jill is so respectful. Such a genuinely good person.

[smsutton]

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

[colleenscaffa]

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

[MaritaCovarrubias]

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

[BrandyTexas]

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..

[agds]

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

[lizalphonse]

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❤

[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.

[dro]

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!

[esmith]

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!

[dancetaylor]

jill responded to this so respectfully.

[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.

[Catiting]

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

[saraanderson]

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!

[kimberly]

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

[nicole.stanhope]

I love her honesty and respect with this difficult situation!

[jeanettelewis]

Jill I love your compassion concerning your sister n law.

[ginat]

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

[trisa]

proud of Jill respect towards her sister in law