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Amy Duggar says ‘it’s okay’ to ‘cut off toxic family’ after cousin Josh’s child pornography arrest

AMY Duggar appeared to have hinted at cousin Josh Duggar's pornography arrest as she spoke out about "toxic family."

The Duggar family rebel - who often defies the strict rules set by uncle - took to her Instagram page to share a quote in neon pink balloons.

Counting On alum Amy Duggar has said it's 'okay to cut off toxic family' following her cousin Josh's arrest
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Counting On alum Amy Duggar has said it's 'okay to cut off toxic family' following her cousin Josh's arrestCredit: Instagram
Jim Bob Duggar's niece posted the comment to her page and added the caption of agreement 'amen and amen'
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Jim Bob Duggar's niece posted the comment to her page and added the caption of agreement 'amen and amen'

Spelled out against a blue brick backdrop, it read: "It's okay to cut off toxic family for your own wellbeing."

Showing her clear agreement, , 34, added the caption: "Amen & Amen."

Others were quick to agree, with one writing: "'Family over everything' doesn't apply to every family. Some of us are here to break generational curses, set boundaries, and stand up and do what's right for our own sanity, our children, and future generation."

Another posted: "Deffffffs some of your fam. I know that’s right girl!!!"

One then surmised: "It's not only okay, it's NECESSARY for your physical and emotional well being."

19 Kids and Counting star Amy hasn't been shy in addressing on her page.

She posted a shortly after her relative's arrest, which told how "even salt can look like sugar."

, 33, was arrested on  back in April, which also led to TLC canceling  after about 11 seasons.

Josh and his wife, , share six children: Mackynzie, 11, Michael, nine, Maryella, one, Mason, three, Meredith, five, and Marcus, seven. 

JOSH'S ARREST

According to the indictment, Josh  between or about May 14, 2019, and on or about May 16, 2019.

For the second count, Josh “knowingly possessed material that contained images of child pornography,” including “images of minors under the age of 12.”

If convicted, he could receive 20 years in prison with fines up to $250,000 for each count. 

Josh  at his arraignment and was .

'NOT SURPRISED'

In an exclusive interview with The Sun,  admitted she was “” with the network’s decision to cancel the long-running reality show. 

The TLC star said: “There’s nothing I can say about Counting On being canceled except ‘thanks for the memories.’ Lots of memories.”

DISCLOSURE BAN

Amy, who shares son Daxon with husband Dillon King, has been open about her non-disclosure agreement refraining her from talking about her famous family. 

Amy previously told The Sun she was . 

She said: “At the moment I have no comment to make. I’m kind of speechless, we just hope it’s not true. 

“I spoke with several of my cousins after we heard about the arrest. We’re in shock, but we don’t want to think the worst of someone, you want to think the best.

“If it is true it would absolutely devastate a lot of people.”

DUGGAR REBEL

Recently, the reality star took to her Instagram Stories to kickstart her new series dubbed "."

While wearing a blue patterned dress, Amy said: "I'm going to tell y'all something that will hopefully help you.

"So here's the first one, cause I'm feeling a little salty today - you can have a glass of wine, a glass of whiskey, some Bourbon, a shot, a cocktail, and still be a good person.

"Just because you have a drink does not mean you're going to become an alcoholic.

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"It doesn't mean you're going to burn your family and you're going to make terrible, bad decisions OK?"

Drinking is against her family's strict rules, as is .

The mom of one's cousin was arrested on child pornography charges in April
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The mom of one's cousin was arrested on child pornography charges in AprilCredit: AP
The arrest led to broadcaster TLC scrapping Counting On after 11 series
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The arrest led to broadcaster TLC scrapping Counting On after 11 seriesCredit: Counting On/TLC
The Duggar family rebel, 34, has previously spoken out about the messy legal situation
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The Duggar family rebel, 34, has previously spoken out about the messy legal situationCredit: Social Media - Refer to Source
Duggar rebel cousin Amy shows off her shoulders in a tank top as she continues to defy strict family dress code

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