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Leah Messer Shares Heartbreaking Update on Daughter Ali’s Muscular Dystrophy

Teen Mom 2 fans have watched Leah Messer face just about every challenge a mother can endure over the course of the eight years. But perhaps nothing has brought the long-suffering mother of three more strife than the health issues suffered by her daughter Ali . Ali was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy shortly after birth, and while her parents have consistently sought the best treatment available, there's no guarantee that her condition won't deteriorate with age. This ongoing battle was the focus of Messer's storyline on Monday's episode of TM2, and fans were deeply moved by Leah and her ex-husband's efforts to set aside their differences in order to do what's best for their beloved daughter. 1. Courageous Ali Fans have been rooting for Ali and her indomitable spirit ever since she first entered the world alongside her twin sister eight years ago. 2. Supportive Sisters At times, Ali’s difficulty with walking and other basic motor functions may be rendered even more difficult by her twin sister Gracie’s natural athleticism. But Ali couldn’t ask for more supportive or encouraging siblings. 3. A Constant Struggle As is the case for most single moms, Leah’s life is a non-stop struggle. But her determination to secure the best possible care and adaptive equipment for Ali has never wavered. 4. Coming Together Leah and ex-husband Corey Simms have received considerable praise for their willingness to set aside any differences they might have and focus on their daughter’s health. 5. The Fight of Their Lives Last night’s episode saw Leah and Corey opening up about their fears for Ali’s future in one of the series’ most moving scenes to date. 6. A Worrisome Report Ali reported to Leah that she’s often in pain, her legs are tingling, and she’s generally “really struggling.” View Slideshow

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The Duggar Family: A Timeline of Endless Weddings

The Duggar family is constantly celebrating a new engagement and then, a short time after, a new wedding and marriage. And then children. The endless, endless stream of Duggar children. Part of that is ideology — the Duggars are diehard fundamentalists who believe in strictly controlling their children, even as adults. That means strict chastity and closely monitored courtships, which help motivate their kids to walk down the aisle without pausing to ask themselves what they want out of life. But this endless series of back-to-back weddings help to keep the Duggars relevant — or close enough. Let's take a look at how many of these Duggar kids have already been married off. Who's next? 1. First we have to start with … him Josh Duggar proposed to Anna on her birthday in 2008. They apparently followed all of the courtship rules, not even kissing until their wedding date. 2. Josh and Anna married, really testing the for-better-or-for-worse vow Josh and Anna got married on September 26, 2008. And, even after it became global knowledge that Josh had molested 5 young girls, including 4 of his young sisters, they remained married. Even after everyone learned that he had cheated on Anna, they remained married. She is a prisoner of the culture in which she was raised. 3. Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Jill and Derick got engaged back in April of 2014. 4. Jill and Derick’s Wedding Jill and Derick got married on June 21 of 2014. That’s, what? A two-and-a-half month engagement? 5. Next up are Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald Jessa and Ben (seen here AFTER their marriage — what do you take her for, some sort of scarlet woman?) got engaged on August 4 of 2014. though they had been courting for longer than Jill and Derick. 6. Jessa and Ben got married Jessa and Ben’s wedding was on November 1, 2014. And Jessa still hasn’t quieted down about it. View Slideshow

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