Amy Duggar Weighs In On Cousin Joseph’s Jailhouse Calls

Amy Duggar is speaking out after her cousin Joseph's jailhouse calls were released, reacting to the latest issue involving the Duggars. The Amy Duggar Weighs In On Cousin Joseph’s Jailhouse Calls first appeared on The Blast

Amy Duggar is weighing in on the jailhouse phone calls between her cousin, Joseph Duggar, and his wife, Kendra. Joseph was arrested on March 18 and subsequently charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior after he allegedly molested a 9-year-old girl in 2020.

Amy, who has been an outspoken critic of the Duggar family, is sharing her thoughts about what was said in the conversations between the husband and wife, deriding her cousin for complaining about sleep troubles.

Amy Duggar Says ‘Nobody Cares’ About Joseph’s Lack Of Sleep

On April 2, Amy took to TikTok to share a series of reaction posts to the jailhouse phone calls between Joseph and Kendra. In one post, she said, “Joe said he’s having trouble sleeping. Aww… Nobody cares.”

In a phone call Joseph made from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Arkansas, he told his wife that he had been having difficulty sleeping due to an inmate having a “tantrum” for a couple of hours and because people were “up all night, and it was really loud,” per Us Weekly.

“I bet the victim hasn’t slept in five years,” Amy said, referring to the now-14-year-old girl who claimed Joseph touched her inappropriately. “Trauma doesn’t clock out. It doesn’t take nights off. It follows you into sleep, into your dreams… into every minute of the day, Amy added, sympathizing with the victim.

The Author Reacts To Joseph And Kendra’s Relationship

In one of Amy’s Tiktok posts, she asked her followers, “Did you hear this? He called his wife ‘competent’… and she took it as a compliment.”

Amy was referring to a specific conversation in which Joseph told his wife he trusted her to make the right decisions in the legal battle. “I think that was really good that you thought I was competent,” Kendra said, to which Joseph responded, “Yeah, for sure. That’s only because I believe it.”

“Last time I checked, marriage isn’t a performance review, and she’s not your employee,” Amy noted, adding that she thinks that type of relationship is the result “when the bar is set so low.”

“It’s so sad that it seems like she will accept any breadcrumb that comes her way, and that probably means she’s been starving for a very, very long time,” the Duggar cousin stated.

Amy went on to say that real love exists, and she believes it’s the type of relationship wherein a partner is celebrated instead of just being acknowledged. “Toxic systems train women to shrink,” she added, referring to the Duggar children’s strict religious upbringing.

Amy Duggar Explains Kendra’s Calm Demeanor

In another post, Amy issues an explanation for why Kendra seems so calm amid the accusations against her husband. “How in the hell can she not be so unbelievably distraught and mad and disgusted at him? Oh, just wait. I’ll tell you why,” Amy said.

According to Amy, women in “toxic systems” like the Duggar family are taught that it’s sinful to be angry. “You have to just keep it inside. Stay sweet, keep the peace, and don’t create waves,” she said.

Moreover, Amy said they are told to forgive “quickly” and “remember your husband loves you so much.” That, Amy said, doesn’t allow people to deal with trauma, and instead, they suppress their feelings. “The fact that she is not angry at all should deeply concern you,” she finished.

Online Users Commend Amy For Speaking Out Against Her Family

Many users commented on Amy’s series of TikTok videos, with many agreeing with her statements and praising her for speaking out. “You’ll always be my favorite Duggar,” one user wrote.

“How did you survive in this family? You are a really good person, Amy! thank you for always speaking your mind…” another added. “Amy, keep talking! So many people need you,” commented one user.

Amy was a recurring cast member on “19 Kids and Counting,” the reality series that focused on the lives of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, and their 19 children. The couple was deeply religious, insisting on strict rules of modesty and purity for their children.

Amy, who was raised in a more conventional religious environment, was known as “Crazy Cousin Amy” and the “OG Black Sheep” for her independence and disregard for the strict conventions her cousins lived by.

Joseph Duggar Is Out On Bond

As previously reported by The Blast, Joseph was released from custody at the end of March. In a hearing, a judge set his bond at $600,000, and on the same day, he was released from jail. According to reports, there were conditions to his release, including no contact with his accuser and no unsupervised contact with minors, which includes his children.

“Daddy got him out for a minute, but I guarantee you he’s going back in, and he’s probably going to be locked away for a very long time,” Amy said.

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