'I felt shell-shocked, as if a bomb had exploded' (via toofab)
She said she"moved in a daze" at the time and compared her life to"living in a nightmare that I wished with all my heart wasn't real."
Of Josh's behavior, she said he had made"some sinful choices" that, while"awful," had already been"dealt with" as a family. She said that the family as a whole"sought the Lord" and"took the necessary steps to move toward healing and offered up our forgiveness" -- but the scandal hitting the press meant"the old wound was open again, raw, painful.
With paparazzi outside their home, the family decided to pack up their bus and hide out at a friend's property. Said Jeremy of his wife,"Here was a woman in one of the greatest trials of her life, and she wasn't crushed or unraveled. She was sweet, gracious, and hopeful. It was obvious that her confidence was still in Christ."
"19 and Counting" was canceled by TLC after the molestation accusations, which Josh admitted to, came to light. He also resigned from his post at the Family Research Council and released a statement at the time. "Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends," he said."I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing, and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling.