Amy Duggar Speaks Out: 'Hurt and Pain' After Josh's Conviction
Amy Duggar, a cousin of the renowned Duggar family, has opened up about her struggles following the conviction of her cousin Josh Duggar for child pornography. She has revealed that she had multiple breakdowns due to alleged lies spread by her relatives to protect Josh, and has since walked away from the family.
Amy has admitted that her feelings towards the Duggars are complex, and she is unsure if their relationship can be repaired anytime soon. She remains in contact with only one family member, her cousin Jill Duggar. In December 2021, Josh Duggar was convicted by the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas for knowingly receiving pornographic images of children under 12 years old, including videos depicting the rape and torture of young girls.
Amy is still grappling with trust issues after learning how Josh's parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, handled his past behavior. Josh had previously admitted to inappropriately touching his siblings, but his parents did not report it to authorities. Amy feels that the Duggars have caused her a lot of hurt and pain, and she is now focusing on her husband, son, and chosen family. Josh's earliest possible release is October 2, 2032, but he will then have 20 years of supervised release with no unsupervised contact with minors.
Amy Duggar has cut ties with almost the entire Duggar clan to protect her mental and physical health and her young son. She is still dealing with the aftermath of Josh Duggar's conviction and the revelations about her family's handling of his past behavior.
