Jinger Duggar Vuolo a former reality TV star who came to fame from “19 Kids and Counting” is making a return to news headlines. She has announced she is expecting a son in addition to sharing views regarding her family and their past.
Jinger Duggar Vuolo is Expecting a Son
Jinger and husband Jeremy are expecting their third child to be a boy, after welcoming two daughters Felicity 6, and Evangeline, 3. This baby’s arrival will change the dynamics within her family and allow her to understand and approach parenthood from a different direction.
Gender Reveal and Her Emotions
Jinger admits that her first reaction to the boy announcement shocked her as it was an experience unlike her previous pregnancies with her girls. She also stated she has her own plan for naming her children by keeping it private until the birth to avoid outside opinions during the pregnancy.
Ongoing Personal Journey
She also released a new book about breaking free from societal and religious expectations, in addition to detailing more of her life with past traumas from IBLP ( Institute for Basic Life Principles). It has allowed her the space to address past experiences while connecting with all viewers through her honesty.
Complex Relationship with Her Parents
Jinger stated that her current relationship with her parents Jim Bob and Michelle is complicated with some parts of their views very different but still wanting her parents support. After visiting with her family for her birthday she mentioned how beautiful the visit was while acknowledging that they have disagreements that are hard for everyone to navigate.
Challenging Her Upbringing
In the past Jinger has publicly shared her issues with her upbringing particularly regarding how child care was managed and her responsibilities as a child taking care of younger siblings. This reflects the growing criticism over many things in her family that had previously not been questioned.
Personal Insights
She admits that parents have a responsibility to care for their children and believes that kids helping out is appropriate but in a balanced form of teaching not taking away from parent's actions. In many instances it showed imbalances among the family's dynamics where older children became almost mother figures for their younger counterparts. Her speaking out about such topics also gave permission for others with similar stories to reflect on their own experiences as well.
Estrangement from Brother Josh Duggar
Jinger confirmed that she has no relationship with her brother Josh who has been incarcerated since December 2021 for his participation with possession of child sex abuse materials. Many members of her family have public support for Josh with sending him money, visitation and kind remarks, however that is not the approach she has chosen.
Setting Her Boundaries
She has no communication with Josh after all that has taken place and does state that after many attempts she has spoken her views clearly and now prays for positive change as well as for the victims in these situations. She mentioned she also has a need to also protect his wife and family but will be doing that at a distance with consistent prayer.
Other Duggar Family Developments
As this unfolds, other members of the Duggar family are also being spoken about through various media outlets. From new births and clarification of old stories these connections are important within their complicated dynamic. Jed Duggar (brother to Jinger) recently welcomed twins and it highlighted that more in that world will be made public.
Derick Dillard Speaks Out
Derick Dilllard who is married to Jill Duggar clarified previous rumors from old Christmas photos by claiming that he and his wife were ambushed with their photos taken in a way that would try and look as though they are happy with Jim Bob their father.
"People Pleaser" Book Release
Jinger also is promoting her latest release called “People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations. " This book is to explore the topics that hold people from freedom in doing and becoming all they are meant to be. This release serves as a message to all who struggle with a similar dilemma.
Personal and Public Growth
Jinger reflects on her need for change and that after moving out of her hometown she recognized a lack of connection because her actions were for “show” versus for authentic relationships and she had been performing so people would approve her. Her move from Texas gave her the space to recognize that she hid in what she could not understand from a desire to only be seen as favorable.
Key Takeaways
- Jinger Duggar Vuolo is expecting a son and keeping the name secret until birth.
- She is showing complex views regarding her family which are explored in interviews, media appearances and her published books.
- Jinger states she has no direct relationship with brother Josh who is currently in prison.
- Her new book highlights her struggles with outside influence and how she navigated changing her mindset.
- She continues to create an impact as her path of individuality becomes a strong example of taking control of ones own future.