Jill Duggar Dillard’s relationship with her family today, after “Counting On” | Salon Talks

Jill Duggar Dillard tells “Salon Talks” about her memoir “Counting the Cost,” in which she grapples with feeling retraumatized by the legal system after details about her brother’s abuse were shared publicly, how her father and faith community controlled her, and being tricked into signing contracts that she didn’t understand. Duggar Dillard opens up about deciding how she would tell her story in order to take back control of her life and the trauma caused from her upbringing on “19 Kids and Counting” and in the Institute in Basic Life Principles. “I was adamant that I would not tell it in a way that continued to expose very private parts of my story,” she told Salon. Now that her memoir is out, Duggar Dillard also shares what her relationship is like with her family and her day-by-day approach to seeing them. “Every day is not easy, and right now is one of those seasons,” she said.

[debhalbot]

Jill and her husband Derrick have navigated all of this with great integrity. Much respect for them both!

[lightningbug]

I admire Jill so much. She really stood her ground and yet showed Grace and kindness.

[mariaferreras]

I’ll never forget JimBob not remembering on the witness stand, the most important and devastating news that his son SA his daughters. How awful. How hypocritical! Despicable.

[nightowl]

Pulling away from her dad has been so positive for them. She has grown up so much and she has so much confidence now. It's wonderful to see!

[Francine]

I really respect Jill. I also respect her husband! I pray that she will be completely healed from her abuses. I will buy her book. ❤️

[cindybrannen]

I just finished the book and it’s so well done. It’s hard to see how dysfunctional the big family was and how Jill’s parents were complicit in throwing the girls under the bus. Jim Bob literally cheated the kids out of so much because of his greed. Jill and Derrick are incredibly gracious and strong.

[JustMeu]

Jill and Derrick are a awesome, fun loving couple, and they handled everything in a very wise, and Godly way.

[candacev.]

I loved the show as a teen. I really admired how the family was so close knit and the parents took great strides to protect the children. I’m just a few years older than Jill. It’s heartbreaking how greed and pride took over Jim Bob bc it really seems like it stared out with good intentions. I loved how she told her story throughout the book. She acknowledged both the good and the bad. And it’s encouraging that she’s still seeking to resolve their relationship challenges.

[cherylw]

Wow, what an amazing soul Jill is. Every time I hear her speak, or see something she is doing I melt. God bless you, Jill! Thank you for sharing your story.

[Sielleis]

I was excited to read this book just because I wanted to learn more about Jill's story, but I didn't realize how relatable it would be. I have a complicated relationship with my parents for very different reasons, but so much of what she wrote resonated and reading the book/hearing her speak is therapeutic.

[RaquelFrey]

Jill confronting her past and taking control of her narrative is powerful. Much respect!👋

[bacaworld]

Jill I love the way you are able to speak truth, expose lies and deception and also stand up for yourself and your family. All the while still showing HONOR AND GRACE to your parents. You are such a true treasure. God absolutely gave you the best husband to support you through the challenges and calling he has given you. God bless and keep you all. ❤

[Lisa-feuh]

Her book was amazing. I had no idea how bad it really was. I’m so glad she didn’t skirt around anything and boldly told the truth Good for her

[InfoLunix]

So happy for Jill finding her voice! Congratulations to her and Derick🎊

[lynnkalles]

Jimbobs trickery towards his own children shows us all just how greedy and evil he really is

[suzandefneklc]

Jill grew up to be a strong and diligent woman! I'm glad that Jill has Derrick by her side, it's great how supportive they are of eachother.

[deenaweeks]

Breaking generational curses! TYJ for Derrick being such a strong Man in her life and protecting and strengthening Jill! The fact that Jill is so strong and I commend her grace as a strong, beautiful woman! Class Act! 100% epitome of STRENGTH and GRACE

[gpesrde]

This is such an incredibly brave thing to share with the world and she handles it with such assurance and grace. I'm sure it took a lot to get to the point where she felt able to discuss it and I'm both happy for her and full of admiration

[kandygibson]

Jill, the truth is often a bitter pill to swallow. There is a reason that people say that the truth hurts. It doesn't mean that you were wrong in bringing these hurts to light. Bless you and your family. The TRUTH will set you FREE!

[ckaydw]

Love you Jill and Derrick. You’re so brave for coming out and telling the truth. I was so hurt because your parents took Josh side and didn’t help their daughters. I couldn’t and can’t understand your parents on that at all. My Mom would of been on her daughters side and made sure we got help too. I know if they had done right maybe just a small maybe Josh wouldn’t have done all those things. But Josh kept getting away with everything. So to him no law or what he did was all right. I’m so happy Derrick came into your life Jill. He really loves you and cares about you and his boys. I know God is watching over you and your family. God Bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏