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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[ReVerseMe]

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

[sarahnezirevic]

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!

[StrawberryFieldsever]

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.

[crpmrti]

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

[SleighJessi]

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

[LisaR]

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!!

[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.

[wendybennett]

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.

[lisarnful]

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

[wendyfilice]

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

[mrssmith]

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.

[kaylariggs]

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.

[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.

[southernbelle]

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.

[donnamontanarella]

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.

[sweet]

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.

[dleehou]

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

[edwina_]

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

[layneyancey]

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.

[lynnloehr]

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