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However, the Arkansas family hasendured plenty of dramathat has contradicted this image.

One of the oldest Duggar girls, Jill Dillard, hasn’t been shy about addressing these struggles publicly.

Jill Dillard smiling

“We are so glad that Derick is an answer to her prayers.

It’s an emotional time, but a joyful time,” Jim Bob said.

The “joyful time” didn’t last long, though.

Jill Dillard with her “19 Kids and Counting” family

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“It probably ended up being a little more than minimum wage,” Derick says.

However, they have still struggled with money over the years.

Jill Dillard smiling with husband Derick Dillard

“Sadly, I realized he had become pretty controlling, fearful, and reactionary,” she added.

“It isn’t good for my mental health right now.”

The ban has impacted the couple’s relationship with Jill’s other family members.

Michelle Duggar smiling with husband Jim Bob Duggar

“We hope and pray God would restore relationships where there is brokenness …

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The good news is the couple made a tidy profit on the Arkansas home.

Jill Dillard and mother, Michelle Duggar, at the nail salon

We’re not sure why they didn’t attend.

What a shame they are like that with all the family values they talk about.

You don’t need those kinds of people in your lives.

Jill Dillard and Derick Dillard’s Arkansas house listed for sale

At least Jana was allowed to go.”

Jill replied, “The fire truck birthday was just something we worked out between us and James.

My parents always send or bring gifts for the boys' birthdays.

Samuel Dillard and Israel Dillard in James Duggar’s fire truck

They aren’t always invited to everything and vice versa,” per the same source.

Live your life.'”

Jill’s okay with themnotbeing okay with what she does, as she continues to do things her way.

Jill Dillard shopping with sons

Several of Jill’s sisters and sisters-in-law were also noticeably absent from the party, according toPeople.

Summertime is busy, and you cannot always coordinate 19+ schedules.

Anyone with more than one adult kid should know that."

Duggar women and kids

Mama got it out for me last night!

Being in the recliner has helped too!"

Jill wrote (viaThe Sun).

Jill Dillard with newborn son Frederick Dillard

Maybe there’s hope after all?

She did seem hopeful in a 2020 interview withPeople.

“I never expected this to happen or for it to get to this point,” Jill says.

“But I’m realizing I can’t put a timeline on healing.

I love my family, and they love me.