Anna Duggar: Divorce Speculation, New Job, and Family Updates

For years, speculation has surrounded Anna Duggar and whether she would leave her husband, Josh Duggar, following his 2021 conviction for possession of child sexual abuse material. Josh, once a central figure on TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting, is serving a 12.5-year sentence at FCI Seagoville in Texas and is not eligible for parole until 2032. Despite widespread public pressure and reports that some of her family members have urged her to separate, Anna has remained committed to her marriage. As of February 2025, no divorce filing has been confirmed, and she continues to wear her wedding ring in public.

Religious and Family Pressures

Anna’s decision is heavily shaped by her conservative Christian background, which views marriage as a sacred and lifelong covenant. In many fundamentalist circles, divorce is strongly discouraged, even in extreme circumstances. Sources close to her suggest Anna sees marriage as a vow before God and believes leaving Josh would betray her faith. She has also leaned on Duggar family members, particularly Josh’s mother, Michelle, for financial and emotional support. Public opinion remains divided: some criticize her loyalty, while others sympathize with the intense religious and social pressures she faces.

Financial Struggles and a New Job

With seven children to care for, financial independence has become a pressing concern. Reports now suggest Anna has started a dog-breeding business in Arkansas, a surprising move given the IBLP’s restrictions on women working outside the home. Observers believe financial necessity pushed her into this role. Anna has also been spotted at community events and basketball tournaments with her children, signaling that she is slowly adapting to a new routine as a single parent in practice, if not in name. Whether her dog-breeding venture will provide sufficient income to support her large family remains uncertain. Some fans have speculated she could eventually write a tell-all memoir, though no such project has been announced.

Public Reappearance After Two Years

After nearly two years of avoiding public life, Anna was seen in Arkansas in late 2024. Witnesses noted she looked noticeably different, having gained weight, which some interpreted as a sign of the stress she has endured. Still, her appearance in public marked a shift, showing she is cautiously re-entering community life while raising her children largely under the radar.

Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth’s Family Update

Elsewhere in the Duggar world, Joy-Anna Forsyth shared a family milestone. Her oldest son, Gideon, whom she shares with husband Austin Forsyth, turned seven in February 2025. Joy-Anna posted smiling family photos on Instagram, delighting fans with Gideon’s growth. She and Austin also share daughter Evelyn, 4, and son Gunner, who will turn 2 in May.

What Lies Ahead

While rumors about Anna’s potential divorce will likely continue, the reality remains that she has taken no legal action against Josh. For now, Anna appears focused on raising her children, finding ways to support them financially, and maintaining her commitment to her faith and marriage vows, even as her husband remains incarcerated.