Duggar News: Amy Duggar Finally Reveals the Truth About Her Current Relationship With the Famous Family

In the ultra-conservative and world-famous Duggar family, Amy Duggar has always stood out as the “rebel cousin.” Unlike her relatives who strictly followed the family’s modest dress codes and rigid traditions, Amy often pushed back and even called the Duggars out publicly. Her outspoken attitude and refusal to conform strained her relationship with the family for years.

Now, Amy is finally breaking her silence. In a candid new interview, she opened up to Duggar News fans about where she currently stands with her famous family. Has the situation improved, or is everything still the same?

Amy Shocked to See Duggar Sisters “Ditch Skirts for Pants”

One of Amy’s most striking memories involves the controversy over something as simple as pants. For years, Amy was labeled the “crazy girl” of the family for choosing pants over the Duggar-approved long skirts. The backlash was so intense that it took a toll on her mental health.

So when she recently saw her cousins—once her harshest critics—wearing body-hugging pants and fitted tops, Amy was stunned. Speaking to E! News, she said it felt like “a slap in the face.” For years, she had been shamed for breaking rules that were once considered “evil” and “rebellious,” only to watch those same rules quietly fade away.

Drawing Boundaries With Her Family

Amy admitted that she once enjoyed close relationships with Jana Wissman, Jessa Seewald, and Joy-Anna Forsyth. But as time went on, she chose to distance herself from the broader Duggar circle.

“Boundaries are very important,” Amy explained. “If people can’t align with me, then I have to keep my distance. Unfortunately, that’s where we stand.” While she confessed she was initially very “sad” about the rift, Amy said she has now accepted the situation for what it is.

Jill Duggar – The Closest Bond of All

Even though she has stepped back from most of her family, Amy made it clear she still shares a strong bond with Jill Duggar. She described Jill as her “closest cousin,” someone she can fully trust and confide in.

“We have this great cousinship,” Amy said. “We’re vulnerable with each other, and we’re each other’s biggest cheerleaders. We’re stronger together because we can rely on each other.”

No Bitterness, But Not Close Anymore

Amy emphasized that she doesn’t harbor hatred or resentment toward her family. Still, she admitted she isn’t close to many of them anymore. For those who harshly judged her choices, Amy has drawn “stiff boundaries” and no longer allows them to have influence over her life.

Instead, she is focused on peace, personal growth, and nurturing positive, healthy connections.