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Amy Duggar King isn't holding back about her reality TV-famous family.The niece of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar was often featured on the Duggars' TLC reality series, when she was growing up, cast as the more «rebellious» relative, who didn't adhere to her cousins' strict dress code and other doctrines of modesty and obedience.Now, Amy and cousin Jill Duggar Dillard are speaking out in a new Prime Video docuseries, which dives deeper into the Duggars' controversial lifestyle under the teachings of disgraced pastor Bill Gothard and the Institute in Basic Life Principles, or IBLP, a non-denominational Christian organization that espouses homeschooling, female subservience and conservative values.  Jim Bob and Michelle spoke out against the series on Thursday, publishing a statement to their website about the four-partinvestigation.«The recent 'documentary' that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love,» the statement shared in part. «Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format.»The Duggars continue by accusing of painting «so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days.»«We have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting,»Jim Bob and Michelle's statement continued.

Jessa Duggar has hit back at fans for "assuming" they know what is happening in the family.MORE: Jana Duggar joined by brothers for family trip to Los AngelesThe mom-of-four's rare remarks over the rumored family feud came after she commented on her cousin Amy's post which featured a series of pictures from sister Jill's baby shower.WATCH: Jed and Katey Duggar share gender reveal partyAmy had hosted the shower with Jill's mother- and sister-in-law, and Jessa was in attendance, leaving a message that read: "It was so fun celebrating this new life.""Loved seeing you!" replied Amy to which one follower wrote: "Any reason you didn’t share photos of her sisters that were in attendance so it wouldn’t look as if they did not come?"MORE: Jill Duggar praises importance of community amid brother Josh Duggar's arrestMORE: Everything you need to know about the Duggar family weddings"Please let’s not assume there’s a negative motive behind everything we do and do not do," retorted Jessa.Others praised Amy for the sweet set-up, with one writing: "Love the beautiful love you two have for each other & the support you give one another."A post shared by Amy King (@amyrachelleking)Jessa commented on Amy's postCousins Amy and Jill have become firm friends after Jill stepped back from the family's now-canceled TLC show amid claims from her husband Derick Dilard that her father withheld money from his children over their years.Jill and Derick have also stopped following many of the family's strict beliefs; the Duggars are devout independent Christian Baptists, who pride themselves on their conservative outlook.They follow strict guidelines in their day-to-day life, including no alcohol and no bare skin on show, and men and women are not