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Joy-Anna Duggar gives heartbreaking update after daughter’s stillbirth

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As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but share the poignant words that radiate from Joy-Anna Duggar following the devastating loss of her baby girl Annabell at 20 weeks back in 2019.

In a recent episode of her sister’s podcast, Jinger & Jeremy, the television personality (age 27), who is married to Austin Forsyth and has three children with him, discussed her experience with miscarriage and her journey through grief.

Six years ago, I, a devoted fan, was struck by heartache when Joy-Anna shared the tragic news of her stillborn child. Back then, she assured us all that this precious girl would remain forever etched in their hearts.

While conversing with her siblings Jinger and Jessa, who had also gone through the same ordeal, Duggar expressed that she felt an intuition suggesting that things might not be quite as they seemed.

She also mentioned, “However, I was careful not to overstate my feelings. I didn’t want to interpret too much…All I can recall is feeling utterly detached after the ultrasound.

Joy-Anna openly discussed the emotional strain she experienced due to the necessity of delivering her daughter at 20 weeks. She expressed, “It was incredibly difficult, going through the entire delivery process at that stage.

She shared that she felt thankful her mother, Michelle Duggar, was with her since she had previously experienced the same situation.

‘And I had a really good support team, but even with all of that, it was extremely difficult.’ 

In simple terms, Joy-Anna stated that the process of healing, both physically and emotionally, after experiencing loss doesn’t follow a specific schedule for everyone.

‘She mentioned that I should eventually let go and move forward because, for her, dealing with a loss was a lengthy process without any specific deadline.’

In my experience, I’ve found myself expressing to others that I was enveloped in a haze for about half a year. It felt as if I were floating on a cloud for those six months; I couldn’t see clearly or think with complete clarity.

Duggar added, “Remember, after giving birth, your body undergoes quite a shock. Each person’s recovery timeline varies, so it’s not the same for everyone.

Afterward, the star provided guidance not just for themselves but also to others encountering loss. They emphasized, “Refrain from feeling compelled to swiftly rebound; instead, allow time for healing and recovery.

Some days might bring you happiness, but the following day could prove challenging, as you might feel that grief resurface once more. There’s no strict schedule for when these feelings will pass.

In the course of that event, she additionally remembered discovering a sense of tranquility and solace by imagining God cradling their child.

‘On the outside, people might comment, “You’re so strong, handling this remarkably well,” but inside, I’m actually quite anxious and confused, feeling more like, “I have no idea what’s happening.” Despite this, I kept reassuring others, “It’s not about me.”‘

Joy-Anna expressed, “That’s the single memory I reflect upon from the past. In the toughest times of my life, I recall it and feel a sense of inexplicable tranquility and contentment.

‘Although what I experienced wasn’t acceptable, there was a sense of serenity and solace that God provided during those difficult times. He seemed to assure me, “You will get through this. You will emerge stronger on the other side.”‘

Duggar went on to say, ‘We depicted God cradling Annabelle – “In the embrace of Jesus” – on her gravestone. That image, for me, offered a new perspective…’

This past week, Joy-Anna posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to celebrate her daughter’s special day in heaven. (age 6)

She posted a monochrome photo of her daughter’s tiny feet, along with additional pictures, all in tribute to Annabelle.

In the caption, Duggar posted, ‘Happily celebrating 6th heavenly birthday for Annabell Elise Forsyth, born on July 1, 2019.

In the year 2019, I opened up about experiencing a stillbirth and underwent a deeply emotional photoshoot within the hospital walls, alongside my precious child.

At that moment, she posted some of the photos on social media, with her husband Austin also honoring their daughter, whom they both mourned.

‘We were fortunate enough to have her with us for just 20 weeks. Life can be fragile and valuable, so we are deeply grateful that the Lord allowed us to spend such a brief time with her. She will remain forever in our hearts.’

The well-recognized TV figure, famed for appearing alongside her family in the series “19 Kids And Counting,” is additionally a mother to three young children: Gideon (age 7), Evelyn (4 years old), and Gunner (2 years old). These children are shared with Austin.

In an episode of The Unplanned Podcast last year, Joy-Anna openly discussed battling post-partum depression, with the severity peaking following the birth of her youngest child in 2023.

Two and a half months following the birth, she experienced the after-effects of childbirth quite strongly, and from that point on, things began to fall apart for her.

Afterward, Duggar expressed his feelings, saying, ‘I thought I ought to have everything sorted out. I’ve been around for a while. I shouldn’t be grappling with this. It took me hitting absolute rock bottom to ask myself, “What’s next? Where do I go from here?”‘

I felt like wallowing in it for a moment, but I realized that wasn’t beneficial for our relationship or our children.

The star expressed, “At last, I found myself thinking, ‘Things aren’t going well. I’m finding it tough. Am I truly content here?’

Later, she decided to ask for assistance and started adopting a healthier lifestyle by exercising regularly and watching her diet. This led to a significant transformation in her appearance.

She shared that she had been struggling, struggling, struggling for many months in an effort to improve her well-being. Then, she mentioned that she wouldn’t trade that difficult period for anything because it allowed her to grow significantly.

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2025-07-10 02:35

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