Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets | #Duggars #IBLP #Abuse #Cult #Trauma
A new documentary on Amazon Prime Video, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, exposes the dark underbelly of the Duggar family, one of America's most famous reality TV families. The documentary tells the story of how Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, the parents of 19 children, raised their family under the strict rules of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), a Christian fundamentalist organization. The documentary features interviews with former IBLP members, as well as some of the Duggar children themselves, who speak out about the abuse, neglect, and trauma they experienced at the hands of their parents and the IBLP.
The documentary is a disturbing but important look at the dangers of religious extremism and the power of family secrets. It is a must-watch for anyone who has ever been a victim of abuse, or who has ever wondered what it's like to grow up in a cult.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the documentary:
- The Duggars were raised under the strict rules of the IBLP, which taught them that women are subservient to men, children are to be seen and not heard, and that sex is only for procreation.
- Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar were abusive parents who physically and emotionally abused their children.
- The IBLP was a breeding ground for abuse, and many former IBLP members have come forward to share their stories of being abused by their leaders.
- The Duggar children are now adults, and many of them are speaking out against the abuse they experienced.
The documentary Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets is a powerful reminder that no family is perfect, and that even the most seemingly idyllic families can be hiding dark secrets. It is a must-watch for anyone who has ever been a victim of abuse, or who has ever wondered what it's like to grow up in a cult.
