Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar decided to keep a low profile throughout the time their son Josh Duggar was on trial for the CSAM case. Since then, Duggar News followers know that the family has lost a lot. This included their two shows with TLC. Since the release of the docuseries and trolling by the rest of the internet, the family, especially the parents, prefer to stay away from the public eye.
The only time viewers get to see Duggars, especially Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, is when the family gathers for major events. This includes Christmas parties, gender reveals, weddings, and so on. But to everyone’s surprise, they spotted Michelle Duggar at quite a big convention lately. So, is the family finally coming out of their shell? Where was Michelle Duggar, and what was she promoting?
Duggar News: Jinger Shares Spending Quality Time With Mother Michelle Duggar! Reconciled?
Jinger Duggar has been one of the few family members who held her parents responsible for pushing their toxic IBLP values onto the kids. There have been multiple statements where she and some of the other siblings have called out the toxic practices from their childhood. Hence, Duggar News followers know they aren’t on good terms. However, they spotted Jinger spending time with her mom, Michelle.
The mother-daughter duo went to the shop and the former shared glimpses of it on social media. Fans figured that Michelle must have flown down from Arkansas to Los Angeles to be with her daughter as she was nearing her delivery date for her third baby. The spotting had happened in March 2025. Fans were delighted to see Michelle Duggar as she rarely is in the public eye these days.
Duggar News: Michelle Duggar Spotted Again At Conservative Young Women Summit! Promoting Toxic Parenting?
Michelle Duggar made a public appearance, which was quite rare. It was at the Young Women’s Leadership Summit in Texas. The former Counting On star was spotted giving advice to young conservative women and fellow mothers. A TikTok video with her remarks is going viral. In the video, Michelle told attendees to raise children who “love the Lord” and to “make an impact,” guided by faith and family values.
Her message was all about having religious overtones, making viewers very concerned. Critics argued that her words had the same harmful teachings of the IBLP she and her family were once tied to. Hence, the clip is facing a lot of criticism online. Reddit users were quick to call out the irony of her advice. After all, everyone knows about her family’s controversies.
Some pointed out that Michelle left much of the parenting to her older daughters. However, Michelle is a beloved figure in some conservative circles. However, there are two different sides to public opinion following this clip. Many have said the star is undermining the actual struggles of motherhood.
Neither Michelle Duggar nor any of the Duggars has responded to the controversy. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments section. Keep an eye on TV Season & Spoilers for more Duggar News updates.