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Jill Duggar has revealed how her dad stopped his children from being paid for their participation in the family's lucrative TLC reality show even after they became adults - as her husband, Derick Dillard, recalled how he got anonymous death threats when he demanded they receive money. For nearly 13 years, the intimate details of the Duggar family's lives were video taped and shared to their millions of avid viewers through their various shows.

Jill Duggar is ready to tell her story, her way.Just days ahead of the release of a Prime Video docuseries about her ultra-conservative upbringing, Jill and husband Derick Dillard have announced that they're releasing a tell-all memoir about her famous family and her restrictive childhood following the teachings of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, an organization which espouses a conservative Christian lifestyle, promoting modest dress, female subservience, homeschooling and large families.Titled Jill's book promises the couple are «done with the secrets» surrounding the Duggar family, and are ready to share their story thanks to «time, tears, therapy and blessings from God.» Read the full description of the memoir below:19 Kids and CountingThe book will make Jill the second of her sisters to release a memoir about their unique childhood. In January, Jinger Duggar published , though she made it clear from the outset that the book was not meant to be a tell-all about her reality TV-famous family, but rather an exploration of how she set about «disentangling» herself from her upbringing under the teachings of Gothard.Gothard resigned from the IBLP in 2014, following over 30 claims of sexual harassment from former employees.

This Duggar documentary is confirming everyone’s worst fears about the faith-inspired family. And it has a secret weapon — Jill Duggar Dillard.

the documentary explores the Duggar family — headed by Jim Bob Duggar, 57, and his wife, Michelle Duggar, 56 — who became reality TV stars thanks to their TLC series, “19 Kids and Counting.” They became mired in scandal when the couple’s oldest offspring, Josh, 35, was accused of molesting five girls (including some of his sisters), which led to the show’s cancellation in 2015. He was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison last May, in a separate case, for possessing and receiving child pornography. His sister Jill Duggar Dillard, 32, who was one of his victims, speaks out in the doc. “I don’t even like to talk about it because it’s not something that I’m proud of,” she said on-screen, referring to the infamous 2015 Megyn Kelly interview in which she and her sister Jessa confirmed that their brother had molested them but defended him from being labeled a “child molester, pedophile or rapist.” She revealed that she felt “obligated to do it” and pressured by her father, for the sake of trying to save their family’s reality show. “There was an urgency in trying to figure out how the show was going to be handled in the wake of the 2015 events,” she said. “As far as recovery and damage control, you just feel like a burden and the weight falls on you to help.”Her husband, Derick Dillard (whom she married in 2014) described her Megyn Kelly interview as a “suicide mission.” He said, “I would not call it voluntary.“Like, ‘You’re gonna destroy yourself, but we need you to take the fall so we can carry the show forward because the show cannot fail.’ [The Duggars] were gonna do whatever they could to get the return on their investment.

Jill Duggar Dillard almost didn't speak out about her famous family for the upcoming Prime Video documentary,  In ET's exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming four-part series, Jill sits down with husband Derick Dillard and explains why she was hesitant to go on camera about her experiences being raised in the reality-famous family, on the TLC reality series  and following the ultra-conservative lifestyle rules of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP.«Yeah, I mean, doing an interview like this isn't easy, and I didn't want to do it,» Jill admits with a nervous laugh. «There's a lot there,» she continues.

Duggar docuseries say they were “shocked” by the “far-reaching quality” of the infamous family’s controversial church.“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” claims to “expose the truth” about how The Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) negatively affected the extensive reality TV family.Guided by parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, the children were raised with IBLP’s strict teachings — such as women should be obedient to their husbands, and everyone should avoid dating, listening to music with drums, and following pop culture.The religious organization that became IBLP was founded by 88-year-old minister Bill Gothard in 1961. He has since been forced out under allegations of abuse — accusations he has denied.Docuseries executive producer Olivia Crist told People that those who worked on this project discovered “how far and wide the IBLP ideology went.”“It went into our police system.

Sharing what they’ve seen. The producers of Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets are speaking out about what they learned while researching the family made famous by the reality series 19 Kids and Counting.

No mixed messages. Amy Duggar penned a strongly worded note about protecting her peace before appearing in the bombshell trailer for a Duggar family exposé.

An EXPLOSIVE new doc is exposing the Duggar family — and it’s all being told by the Duggars themselves!

Digging deep. A new docuseries is setting out to expose the dark secrets of the Duggar family and their ultra-conservative religious beliefs.

Jill Dillard is ready to be the latest Duggar daughter to speak out about growing up in her ultra-conservative religious family. «There's a story that's going to be told,» Jill says in the trailer for a new Prime Video limited docuseries, , «and I would rather be the one telling it.»Like her sister Jinger Vuolo's recent book, starts with a focus on disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP, a non-denominational Christian organization that espouses homeschooling, female subservience and conservative values. «The IBLP teachings aren't Christianity,» says one ex-IBLP survivor in the trailer. «They're something entirely different.»«Gothard turned every father into a cult leader and every home into an island,» adds another.Watch the full trailer below:Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar raised their 19 children under Gothard's teachings and in her book,, Jinger wrote of revering the minister in her younger years.

Several members of the Duggar family have shared their heartbreaking experiences with pregnancy loss over the years.

Standing by her. Jill Duggar and cousin Amy Duggar showered Jinger Duggar with praise as she prepares to release her new book, Becoming Free Indeed.

Still counting! Joy-Anna Duggar and her husband, Austin Forsyth, are gearing up to welcome another baby boy.

Jill Duggar is on the mend. The 31-year-old mama of three is recovering from gallbladder surgery just six weeks after giving birth via C-section. «Well…I almost made it to my 6 week postpartum well-check without incident, but ended up with a horrible bout of pain earlier this week that culminated yesterday in having to have gallbladder surgery!» Duggar wrote on Instagram alongside a cozy-looking snap -- wearing sweatpants and socks, holding a water bottle and plastic container of applesauce. «I wasn’t excited about having to start my healing time clock over again, but I am so thankful for good medical care & so many other little blessings along the way…help from family and friends + the relief now and thought of hopefully never having to deal with another bad gallbladder attack again!!» she continued, ultimately launching into a series of warning signs to help others who might be suffering from similar health issues. A post shared by Jill (Duggar) Dillard (@jillmdillard)The Duggar daughter welcomed her third child with husband Derek Dillard on July 7: a boy named “Freddy” Frederick Michael Dillard.

Jana Duggar has joined her sisters for a wonderful baby shower to celebrate the upcoming birth of her twin brother John David's second child.MORE: Counting On's Jana Duggar shocks fans with outfit choice"Had so much fun celebrating baby boy this weekend!" Abbie Duggar, John David's wife, shared on Instagram alongside a series of pictures.WATCH: Jana Duggar shares reel of her trip to Los AngelesIn one picture, shared by friend Esther Bates, Jana posed with sister Joy-Anna and her sister-in-law's Katey, Kendra, and Lauren Duggar, and Esther.The ladies all wore blue dresses to represent the gender of Abbie's upcoming child, and Jana wore a sweet chambray shift that hit above the knee.MORE: Everything you need to know about the Duggar family weddingsMORE: Jana Duggar courts engagement speculation as she keeps left hand hiddenLauren and Joy wore blue check dresses while Abbie wore a sweet blue chiffon dress and Esther rocked polka dots.Jill Duggar, who has been estranged from her father, was also in attendance, but did not wear blue, instead wearing a khaki green tee and floral-patterned midi skirt. Jana posed with her sistersAbbie and John wed in November 2018 after announcing their engagement that July.

Almost here! Pregnant Abbie Duggar celebrated her baby shower with friends and family before welcoming her second child with husband John David Duggar.

Bonding with his brothers! Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard shared precious photos of their newborn baby, Frederick, spending time with their two older sons.

Fake drama! Jessa Duggar is shutting down speculation that she missed sister Jill Duggar’s baby shower due to a brewing feud — insisting it was simply a logistical issue. 

Jessa Duggar has hit back at fans for "assuming" they know what is happening in the family.MORE: Jana Duggar joined by brothers for family trip to Los AngelesThe mom-of-four's rare remarks over the rumored family feud came after she commented on her cousin Amy's post which featured a series of pictures from sister Jill's baby shower.WATCH: Jed and Katey Duggar share gender reveal partyAmy had hosted the shower with Jill's mother- and sister-in-law, and Jessa was in attendance, leaving a message that read: "It was so fun celebrating this new life.""Loved seeing you!" replied Amy to which one follower wrote: "Any reason you didn’t share photos of her sisters that were in attendance so it wouldn’t look as if they did not come?"MORE: Jill Duggar praises importance of community amid brother Josh Duggar's arrestMORE: Everything you need to know about the Duggar family weddings"Please let’s not assume there’s a negative motive behind everything we do and do not do," retorted Jessa.Others praised Amy for the sweet set-up, with one writing: "Love the beautiful love you two have for each other & the support you give one another."A post shared by Amy King (@amyrachelleking)Jessa commented on Amy's postCousins Amy and Jill have become firm friends after Jill stepped back from the family's now-canceled TLC show amid claims from her husband Derick Dilard that her father withheld money from his children over their years.Jill and Derick have also stopped following many of the family's strict beliefs; the Duggars are devout independent Christian Baptists, who pride themselves on their conservative outlook.They follow strict guidelines in their day-to-day life, including no alcohol and no bare skin on show, and men and women are not

Home sweet home! Jill Dillard (née Duggar) and her husband, Derick Dillard, shared photos of their new home shortly after announcing their move to Oklahoma.

Starting fresh. Jill Dillard (née Duggar) and husband Derick Dillard kept busy by moving into a new home while Josh Duggar was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

Jill Duggar has shared a passionate statement with fans, suggesting that her brother Josh has yet to show any rehabilitation, a year after his arrest and months following his guilty verdict.MORE: Jill Duggar praises importance of community amid brother Josh Duggar's arrestJosh Duggar was found guilty in December on the charge of "receipt of child pornography" and on Thursday 25 May was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

Jill Duggar and her husband Derick Dillard are speaking out on Josh Duggar’s prison sentencing!

according to KNWA.The sentencing follows his trial in December, when he was found guilty on the final day of his child pornography trial Thursday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, according to Fayetteville’s KNWA.The alum of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” a show about a large family with conservative, Christian values, has been charged with one count of downloading and one count of possessing child pornography. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 for each count, so a total of 40 years in prison and a maximum $500,000 fine, when sentenced in approximately four months, per KNWA.Duggar, 33, was arrested on charges of possession of child pornography in April.

Josh Duggar has arrived in court and is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in December 2021 on the charge of "receipt of child pornography".MORE: Jill Duggar reveals the surprising way she is parenting her childrenThe former reality star was found guilty in December 2021 after a jury deliberated for four hours. Josh's legal team has requested a maximum of five years in prison while the prosecution is asking for the maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars.