Counting On alum Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth has been making headlines after appearing in The Unplanned Podcast. The 26-year-old mom shared many things about her life and her family. One of them was how Jill and Jinger’s books affected everyone. However, what caught the attention of many was Joy-Anna opening up about the misconceptions about her parents. Keep reading to see her statements.
Counting On: Joy-Anna Duggar Shares Major Adjustment After Jill & Jinger’s Books
One of the things Joy-Anna discussed in The Unplanned Podcast was how Jill and Jinger’s books, “Counting The Cost” and “Becoming Free Indeed,” affected the family. According to the former Counting On star, the books put their parents in the hot seat for months, bringing so much negativity to their family. “My siblings and my parents and all this stuff was super hard at that time,” she added. However, Joy-Anna clarified that it also gave her a new perspective about her beliefs, strengthening her faith.
Joy-Anna Talks Misconceptions About Parents
Aside from the books, Joy-Anna also discussed misconceptions about her parents. According to the Counting On alum, there have been speculations that Jim Bob Duggar controls everybody’s social media accounts, which is false. She added that they’ve been a happy family, and all the misconceptions about their parents being abusive are not true.
Austin chimed in and said that the rumors about them not being happy in their marriage were false. He also called out people who keep assuming Jessa and Ben are struggling in their marriage, saying they’d believe anything online nowadays. Many fans also commended Austin and Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth for speaking up.
- “My respect for Joy and Austin went up exponentially after watching this.”
- “Much respect for Joy opening up and sharing. She doesn’t have to. God bless them always.”
- “People basing your lives off of a 30 minute You Tube video or an IG picture is wild. Love you guys & your family.”
Counting On: Joy-Anna Duggar Shares Terrifying Story About Austin
Joy-Anna also shocked viewers after opening up about Austin’s terrifying accident. According to the Counting On alum, they were still courting back then when Austin totaled his truck. She was so worried that she held Austin’s hands for about 15 minutes, which is not allowed during courtship. Joy-Anna even said Jim Bob got upset seeing his daughter holding Austin’s hands.
