Free Audiobook : Counting the Cost, by Jill Duggar

Jill and Derick recognized that a conventional life was out of reach for them. Jill, a prominent figure on the well-known TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting, grew up in the public eye, her family's unique lifestyle captivating viewers. She assumed the role of the responsible second daughter in Jim Bob and Michelle's brood of nineteen children. Always seen with a baby in her arms and content in her modest ankle-length dresses with high-necked collars, she never questioned the strict patriarchal model her family adhered to. In this model, men were considered superior, women were expected to be wives and mothers, and pursuing higher education was discouraged. Parental authority extended into adulthood, even after marriage.

However, as Jill matured, married Derick, and embarked on their own journey, the warning signs grew too conspicuous to ignore.

For as long as they could, Jill and Derick remained dutiful members of their family, avoiding any disruptions. But now, with a family of their own, they are no longer willing to keep their truths hidden. Through the passage of time, tears, therapy, and divine guidance, they have found the strength to share their odyssey. Their story is a testament to the transformative power of truth and serves as an inspiring example of healing through unvarnished honesty.