Amid her turbulent upbringing, Jinger Duggar frequently faced restrictions on expressing her thoughts.
Her well-known parents fiercely shielded their private life while showcasing their children to the public.
For Jinger and her siblings, this resulted in a confusing childhood where they were expected to smile for the camera while concealing deep family secrets.
Jinger Duggar Tells Her Story
As an adult, the fourth Duggar daughter has taken steps to make up for missed opportunities.
Jinger has already released one memoir and has a second one in the works.
Her upcoming book, People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations, is set to be released in January. Jinger is generating buzz by giving some of her most honest interviews.
In a recent chat with People magazine, the mother of two shared about the insecurities and mental health struggles that led her to isolate herself as a child.
“I was so consumed with what everyone around me thought about me,” she shared with the outlet on Tuesday.
“And oftentimes, I saw how it just started to get serious when it started affecting my relationships or just really causing me to reject certain relationships because I was afraid of what that person might think of me,” she continued.
Jinger Reveals Problematic Relationship With Food
Jinger also disclosed that her craving for acceptance led to issues with eating habits.