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Duggar Hurricane Relief Efforts: Did They Do More Harm Than Good?

While the United States was spared the brunt of Hurricane Dorian's impact after a close call, the storm brought utter devastation to the Bahamas, which may never fully recover from the impact. As a result, many who were loaded up and ready to assist in the clean-up efforts in Florida (or Alabama, if you went by President Donald John Trump's forecast), decided to set out for the Bahamas instead. Among those who made the trip were several members of the Duggar family, the controversial TLC reality stars turned humanitarians. And while assisting with hurricane relief efforts is generally a rather admirable pursuit, just about every project the Duggars undertake is motivated by their endless pursuit of the almighty dollar. Now, an investigation by some of their  critics say their Bahamas trip was no different – and they may have done more harm than good during their time in the ravaged nation. Take a look: 1. The Team Jason, James, John David, and Jana Duggar all made the trip, along with their brother-in-law Austin Forsyth. As you can see, the oft-maligned Jana Duggar didn’t make the cut for the group photo. 2. Odd Woman Out Many fans were upset that the Duggars seemed to be downplaying the contributions of the only female volunteer – especially since this particular female seems to spend all her time supporting her family members while getting none of the attention or credit. But those Jana-related complaints soon gave way to even more troubling concerns. 3. Keeping Mum Typically, something like volunteering as part of a hurricane relief effort is something that the Duggars would go on crowing about for months – admirable, and positive PR for a family that needs it. 4. All Is Not Well But if you follow them on social media, you’ve likely noticed that they’re strangely quiet aboug their time in the Bahamas. It’s like they were never there. Why is this, you ask? 5. Austin Comes Home Joy-Anna Duggar posted this picture to celebrate Austin’s return just a few days after he left for the Bahamas, and as far as we can tell, the trip was never mentioned again by her or anyone else. 6. Helping or Hurting? The reason for this unexpected silence is not that the Duggars decided, for once, to be humble about their “humanitarian” efforts. Rather, the lack of discussion about it appears to be prompted by the fact that, by all accounts, their time in the Bahamas was a disaster. View Slideshow

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Jim Bob Duggar on Hurricane Dorian: I’m Sending My Sons to Fix the Bahamas!

Duggar fans and critics alike have long suspected that Jim Bob forces his sons to work for him to maintain a measure of control over them. This time, at least, those sons are going to work for what looks like a good cause. Several of the Duggar men are in the Bahamas, preparing to provide disaster relief after Dorian. But this may be more controversial than intended. Joy-Anna Duggar, fresh off of being shamed for how she holds hands , took to Instagram to give fans a major update. “Austin just arrived down in the Bahamas with @mediccorps,” she revealed. Joy-Anna shared a Mediccorps photo of an array of Duggars. She explained: “They will be some of the first on scene to help with disaster relief after Hurricane Dorian.” You can see their photo below: Joy-Anna then asked a favor of her fans and followers. “Please pray for all of the people who have been affected by this terrible hurricane,” she implored them. “And,” she asked, won’t they please pray also for the “safety for our medic team.” She wants her husband to come home safe, naturally. “To find out how you can pray or support,” Joy-Anna concluded. “Please follow @mediccorps or click on the link in my bio.” So which Duggars headed down south, exactly? Obviously, Austin was one of them. But so were John David, Jason, and James. Interesting enough, it looks like Jana also headed down, though so far it looks like she’s been tasked with taking photos. The Duggars are among familiars faces who aren’t family. Both Lawson and Nathan of Bringing Up Bates are also volunteering with Mediccorps. A lot of fans instantly had questions about what exactly makes these dudes qualified to provide emergency relief. Abbie Duggar is actually a registered nurse, but she did not accompany John David on the flight south. There’s a very good reason for that — she’s pregnant. With a due date this winter, she doesn’t need to be traipsing off to disaster zones, even with the best intentions. We’ll get into the concerns that people have about the people who are going in just a moment. The estimated cost of this “short-term rescue mission” by Mediccorps is about $20,000. In general, people in developing countries benefit less from someone traveling to them than they would if one simply sent them the money for the trip. It’s unclear if that is true for disaster relief or if feet on the ground do more good. Regardless, the Mediccorps site claims that they can provide helicopter rescue and medical transport and deploy first-responders. Above all else, Mediccorps is a devoutly Christian organization and their statements and reading material emphasizing faith in Jesus. People have serious concerns about the Duggar boys not necessarily being prepared to help people in need beyond giving them transportation. (There has been discourse back and forth about who may actually be qualified to provide aid) The family — well, Jim Bob — is also accused of sending them on this trip for publicity for their failing reality careers. Many have concerns that Mediccorp is more interested in preaching to survivors than anything else. Rescuing people is well and good, but most would say that rescuing them with an ulterior motive isn’t a great thing to do. View Slideshow: Jana Duggar: REAL Reason She’s Still Single Revealed?!

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John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett: Expecting First Child!!!

Welp, Internet. You finally got one right! Mere days after many social media users took a look at a photo of John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett and speculated that the couple may be expecting its first child, the reality stars have spoken out and… … verified this rumor! It’s true! Abbie Burnett is pregnant! “We are on Cloud 9 about welcoming our own little Duggar into the world ,” the couple just told People Magazine, setting Duggar Nation on fire and adding: “It really is amazing to think about being parents and having our own child to raise.” Isn’t it, though? We’re not being sarcastic at all. It’s an incredible notion to contemplate and then an even more incredible experience to, well… experience! No word yet on the gender of the impending baby or just when Abbie will give birth. Burnett and Duggar started courting in June of 2018 — and got engaged just a month later after John David got down on one knee and proposed inside of an airplane hanger. The nuptials — and, therefore, the couple’s first kiss — then took place on November 3 of that same year in Arkansas. “We are so excited to be married! It was a beautiful moment and we so appreciate our friends and family for sharing this day with us,” the soulmates said in a statement, adding at the time: “Most of all we are thankful to Christ for bringing us together. This is going to be an amazing journey!” John David and Abbie, who will return on new episodes of Counting On this October, got married at a fairly old age. By Duggar standards, at least. John David is 29 and Abbie is 27, which is another reason why so many gossip lovers out there have been assuming that this announcement was imminent for awhile now. In April, the pair gushed over both each other and their union, saying on Instagram on the occasion of their five-month anniversary: Marriage is such a gift from God and we are so thankful for each day we get to spend together!  And now husband and wife sound very ready to start their next chapter: parenthood! Hooray! “We are thankful that God has blessed us with this new life and we look forward to taking on this new adventure!” they told People Magazine. They won’t be alone on this adventure, either. Kendra Duggar (née Caldwell) is expecting her second child… while Lauren Duggar (née Swanson) and cousin Amy King (née Duggar) are both pregnant with their first. Please join us in saying the following: Congratulations to John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett! View Slideshow: The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [MORE UPDATES!]

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John David Duggar & Abbie Burnett Go Silent on Social Media: Is Their Marriage In Trouble ALREADY?!

For a long time, the children of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were forbidden to join social media until they were in relationship that appeared to be headed toward marriage. This rule was loosened somewhat to allow Jana Duggar to join Instagram even though she’s still single. Like so much of what the Duggars do, it makes little to no sense, but the Counting On clan seems to feel no need to explain themselves. So for whatever reason, the very minor pleasure of uploading pics and liking posts are generally restricted to Duggars who have found their match. Which is why it’s so weird that John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett have already ghosted their Instagram followers. John David and Abbie got married  in November, and they launched a joint account shortly after their courtship began. On May 12, the couple posted the pic below, along with a caption announcing a contest in honor of Mother’s Day; “Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!!!” going on to announce a contest to “win a whole new wardrobe from [Citrus and Lemon].” But it’s not the redundancy of the name Citrus and Lemon that has fans upset. No, it’s the fact that John David and Abbie never announced a winner for their contest — in fact, after that post they appear tyo have disappeared from social media entirely. Yes, after waiting their entire adult lives to haop aboard the Instagram train, these two basically got off at the first stop. It’s been almost two months since that post, and John and Abbie have nit updated their page since. Duggar obsessives follow the family’s every move, so it’s no surprise that many are concerned about the sudden disappearance. “Are you guys ok??” one fan asked. “Abby girl! What happen? Wheres you and john these days?” another commented. “Abby please post more you and john. We miss ya. Unless there is a reason we will find out later,” a third remarked. “You are a perfect match and one of my.favorite couples on counting on!” Now, the most likely explanation is that Abbie and John David quickly realized that they missed the brief period in which social media was anything other than a cesspool of bigotry and political hot takes, and they made the wise decision to bail on the whole scene. But because this is the internet in 2019, the most likely explanation has been shoved aside in favor of scandalous hot takes. Some fans are speculating that there’s trouble in paradise, but the most common theory seems to be that Abbie is secretly pregnant . “Your (sic) next in line for baby time,” wrote a third. “Well!!!!! Any big (gotta wait 9mo) news?” another asked. It’s a stretch, but if Abbie is pregnant, she would join the roughly 9 million other Duggar women who are currently expecting: View Slideshow: The Duggars: Who’s Courting? Pregnant? Next In Line? [MORE UPDATES!]

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John David Duggar Likely Forced Wife to Stop Working, Because That’s What They Do

Abbie Burnett worked as a registered nurse when she met John David Duggar, the second-eldest son of Jim Bob and Michelle. She had dedicated her professional life to helping those in need, pretty much as admirable an occupation as one can possess. One would think John David and his loved ones would admire Abbie. One would think that they’d applaud her career and encourage her to pursue it in whatever way she wanted. One would think they’d even push her to advance far in the industry in order to help as many people as possible. But anyone who thinks this clearly is not familiar with the Duggars. Earlier this year, we reported that the family was actually unhappy that Burnett continued to work . Licensed in Oklahoma, Abbie was in the process of transferring that nursing license to Arkansas so that she could continue to work in her new home state. Fast forward about two months, however, and Burnett no longer has a job. Despite having gone to school for many years to serve patients as a nurse, she has decided to quit, which has led many Counting On viewers to wonder… … was this really her decision? During a recent episode of Counting On , Abbie seemed hesitant about stop working – and she didn’t rule out going back to the nursing profession someday. “I just love taking care of people. But I left my job a couple of months ago so that I could plan for the wedding,” she explained, elaborating as follows: “I do hope to go back to nursing one day, especially so I can keep up my license and my skills.” Admirable, right? (If you ignore the part that anyone would actually leave a job just to plan a wedding, which is bat$hit insane.) Time will tell if Burnett really does join the professional ranks at some point soon, but we’d be surprised if she were in a hurry. It seems nearly impossible to believe that John David isn’t pressuring her to remain at home and just churn out his babies. This is really all women are good for in the eyes of the Duggar family. We can’t think of a single female within the clan that has a job, can you? But we can think of quite a few that recently gave birth or who are currently pregnant. (Congrats to  Kendra and Joseph Duggar , by the way! And also Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald!) Indeed, while many Duggar fans may support these reality stars because they seem to value family and love and all the cliches that come along with it… let’s be real: Even the most ardent supporter must admit that the Duggars don’t exactly believe in female empowerment. View Slideshow: John David Duggar & Abbie Burnett: NO 1 CURR About Jim Bob’s Rules! And, look, we hope Abbie is happy after five months of marriage . We’re sure she’ll announce any minute now that she’s expecting and we’ll wish her all the best for a safe and relatively easy pregnancy/delivery. We just also hope she maintains a sense of autonomy while married. She’s still her own person and that person accomplished a great deal prior to meeting John David and exchanging vows. Never lose sight of who that person is, okay, Abbie? Stay strong. View Slideshow: John David Duggar: I Never Followed Courtship Rules Before Marriage, Bro!

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John David Duggar & Abbie Burnett: We Don’t Care About Jim Bob’s Rules!

Looks like Jim Bob Duggar has two more rebels on his hands! In the past few years, much has been made of the various ways in which the children of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are flouting the strict system of rules they were raised with. One of the most obvious examples is the fact that Jinger Duggar has started wearing pants instead of the floor-length skirts she was raised with, thus inspiring her sisters to violate the Duggar dress code as well. But other Duggars are lashing out in ways that are at once more subtle and more substantial. Chief among them are a pair of unlikely rebels — John David Duggar and his new bride, Abbie Burnett. Take a look: 1. The Newest Duggar Couple At first, it looked as though John David and Abbie would be your typical Duggar couple. That has not proven to be the case. 2. Mixing It Up John David and Abbie began bucking tradition right off the bat with a quirky wedding ceremony. 3. Flying High While the guest list and the vows remained the same, the couple rejected the usual venue — the Cathedral of the Ozarks — in favor of an airplane hangar. 4. Like First Dates Aren’t Stressful Enough! The couple’s first date took place on a small jet that was piloted by John David. 5. The Plane Truth Planes are such a big part of John David and Abbie’s relationship that his proposal was plane-themed. Sounds like another Duggar couple might be soon to leave Arkansas! 6. Speaking of Geography Unlike most Duggar spouses, Abbie is not an Arkansas native. She originally hails from Oklahoma. View Slideshow

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John David Duggar & Abbie Burnett: We Make Our Own Courtship Rules!

It's been just over a month since the world learned that John David Duggar and Abbie Burnett are engaged . And in that time, the couple has faced far greater scrutiny than any previous Duggar couple. The reason for that, of course, is that John David and Abbie break “the courtship rules” so frequently (and openly) that it often seems they're not bound by the same strictures that his siblings were forced to abide by. And now, the young lovebirds have posted a pic that's being interpreted as proof that they've made their own rules and couldn't care less about Jim Bob's commandments … 1. The Happy Couple John David began courting much later in life than any of his male siblings, but it looks as though his patience has truly paid off. 2. Wasting No Time He and Abbie moved fast once they found each other, and John David popped the question after just a few weeks of dating. 3. Hands On From the start of their relationship, John David and Abbie appeared to be less skittish about physical contact than their predecessors. 4. Bold Move In fact, they rather brazenly violated his family’s arcane rules about premarital physical contact. 5. The Rules If you’re a fan of the Duggar clan, then you’re probably already aware that Jim Bob and Michelle’s offspring are forbidden to engage just about any form of physical contact prior to marriage. 6. The Origins Many of the rules prohibiting “front-hugs” and dictating how long unmarried couples are permitted to hold hands are culled from the teachings of the Duggars’ church, but others were invented by Jim Bob and Michelle themselves. View Slideshow

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Duggar Family 2018 Predictions: A Baby For Jinger & So Much More!

Well, a new year is upon us, which means new goals, new opportunities and–if you're a member of the Duggar family–lots of new marriages and babies. Yes, not a year goes by that the Counting On clan doesn't get a little larger, and this year, they're off to a hell of a start. Just today we learned that Jinger Duggar is pregnant with her first child , and she won't be the only member of the extended Duggar fam to bring a little one into the world in 2018. Jump in for a full rundown of what you can expect in the months to come from reality TV's most controversial family: 1. A Baby For Jinger! By Duggar standards, it’s been a long wait! Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo were married for well over a year before they announced that she’s expecting. No word yet on when the bundle of joy is due, but Jinger won’t be alone in shopping for maternity clothes… 2. A Bundle of Joy For Joy Joy-Anna Duggar is expecting her first child VERY soon. She hasn’t revealed an exact due date, but some fans believe Joy will deliver before the end of January. 3. Kendra and Joe’s Become Mom and Dad Yes, Joseph Duggar and wife Kendra Caldwell also have a little one on the way. And believe it or not, the list of Duggars who may be expanding their families in 2018 still isn’t done. 4. A Third Baby For Jill? Some folks believe Jill Duggar will be making a pregnancy announcement any day now. it would be the third child for Jill and husband Derick Dillard. 5. A Courtship For Jana? It’s widely believed that after years of searching for Mr. Right, Jana Duggar is involved in a courtship with Caleb Williams. Fans are hoping she’ll make a big announcement sometime in the next few weeks. 6. And What About John David? You heard it here first! Our Duggar insider says John-David is involved in a low-key courtship with a woman who lives in Texas. (Fortunately, JD owns his own single-engine plane for easy traveling.) Will he announce his romance in 2018? Only time will tell! And of course, that would be far from the biggest surprise the Duggars have in store this year… View Slideshow

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Jennifer Garner: Did She Leave Ben Affleck Because He Never Finished Rehab?

Last week, the world learned that Jennifer Garner had filed for divorce from Ben Affleck . The news came as a surprise for several reasons: For starters, Ben and Jen had been separated for over a year with no apparent plans to end their marriage. On top of that, Ben recently entered rehab for alcohol addiction , seemingly as part of his effort to win his wife back. Now, however, there are questions as to whether or not Affleck actually completed his course of treatment. According to his own timeline, Affleck only stayed at the facility for two weeks. Generally, rehab counselors recommend a minimum of four weeks of treatment, and in the cases of those who have the time and money (such as celebrities) they suggest a much longer stay. Many now believe it’s no coincidence that Ben’s stint was so short and Jen filed so soon after. As with seemingly everything related to Ben and Jen, however, there are two conflicting sides to the story: “She’s telling friends she believes he left rehab too soon,” a source tells In Touch. “But he refused to stay in rehab, saying he missed the family and would continue outpatient treatment. Jen believes he was coming up with excuses.”  Not surprisingly, People magazine – the official publication of PR teams everywhere – offers a different take, claiming there was no particular reason why Jen filed when she did. In fact, an insider tells the magazine that Jen initially planned to file sooner, but wanted to wait until Ben was through with rehab. “Jen waited for the right time,” the source claims. “She wasn’t going to file for divorce while Ben was struggling. She is very proud of him for getting help.” The source adds: “It was just time. There was no catalyst … As in any marriage, there were numerous reasons why it didn’t work.” Currently, Ben lives in a guest house on the property where he once lived with Jen. Interestingly, it seems there are no immediate plans for the Oscar winner to relocate: “When and if he moves out, it will be when he finds a place suitable for their situation,” says the source close to the couple. “They want to keep the kids close.” View Slideshow: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photos: A Romantic Rewind

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Jennifer Garner: Did She Leave Ben Affleck Because He Never Finished Rehab?

Last week, the world learned that Jennifer Garner had filed for divorce from Ben Affleck . The news came as a surprise for several reasons: For starters, Ben and Jen had been separated for over a year with no apparent plans to end their marriage. On top of that, Ben recently entered rehab for alcohol addiction , seemingly as part of his effort to win his wife back. Now, however, there are questions as to whether or not Affleck actually completed his course of treatment. According to his own timeline, Affleck only stayed at the facility for two weeks. Generally, rehab counselors recommend a minimum of four weeks of treatment, and in the cases of those who have the time and money (such as celebrities) they suggest a much longer stay. Many now believe it’s no coincidence that Ben’s stint was so short and Jen filed so soon after. As with seemingly everything related to Ben and Jen, however, there are two conflicting sides to the story: “She’s telling friends she believes he left rehab too soon,” a source tells In Touch. “But he refused to stay in rehab, saying he missed the family and would continue outpatient treatment. Jen believes he was coming up with excuses.”  Not surprisingly, People magazine – the official publication of PR teams everywhere – offers a different take, claiming there was no particular reason why Jen filed when she did. In fact, an insider tells the magazine that Jen initially planned to file sooner, but wanted to wait until Ben was through with rehab. “Jen waited for the right time,” the source claims. “She wasn’t going to file for divorce while Ben was struggling. She is very proud of him for getting help.” The source adds: “It was just time. There was no catalyst … As in any marriage, there were numerous reasons why it didn’t work.” Currently, Ben lives in a guest house on the property where he once lived with Jen. Interestingly, it seems there are no immediate plans for the Oscar winner to relocate: “When and if he moves out, it will be when he finds a place suitable for their situation,” says the source close to the couple. “They want to keep the kids close.” View Slideshow: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Photos: A Romantic Rewind

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