Duggar Disturbing photo?

[KerriSue]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw those pictures. It broke my heart. I thought that the pictures were lovely.

 

[Wall-E1]

They've released statements to, I believe, People, to the general media, so... yeah, I don't get the sense being bothered by a celebrity rag is the problem, maybe just by one that's not paying them.

I did not know that. I don't keep up with the Duggars. I assumed that it was a private family affair. I really hope that People and other media outlets are not paying for this story, and that the Duggars are not using this for profit.

 

[fairestoneofall]

I can see their releasing a statement. Those places are going to report it, so they might as well say something. However, I don't think it's right for a site to show the pictures if the Duggars didn't release them. We do need to respect the privacy of others on some matters.

Everyone grieves differently. Who am I to judge? I would think that pictures of tiny feet are less disturbing than the obit that was posted a few weeks back. But again, it's not my place to judge anyone. I haven't walked in their shoes.

 

[j's m]

I looked at the pictures of the feet on TMZ and felt sad, how tiny the feet and hands were.

But as I continued to go through the pictures, what really disturbed me was the family picture at the service and everyone smiling. They used this as a photo op for the whole family?

We lost my niece at age 2 1/2 and trust me, no one was smiling or looking for a photo op.

 

[spacemountainmom]

I looked at the pictures of the feet on TMZ and felt sad, how tiny the feet and hands were.

But as I continued to go through the pictures, what really disturbed me was the family picture at the service and everyone smiling. They used this as a photo op for the whole family?

Agreed! Another reason why Jim-Bob sickens me.

 

[SaraJayne]

I did not know that. I don't keep up with the Duggars. I assumed that it was a private family affair. I really hope that People and other media outlets are not paying for this story, and that the Duggars are not using this for profit.

Very little is private with the Duggars. If they can make a buck off it, rest assured they will.

 

[pumba]

I do feel sadness for them...Losing any child ..no matter how many you have is always horrible..

I saw on tv once that the camera crew that is with them ...said how wonderful a family they are. They include them off camera too. Make them cakes and celebrate great events that the crew is having...Like birthdays or even the one camera man that was expecting their first baby...
They said they are not any different then what you see when they are filming...To me that is a great

 

[ead79]

If it brings them comfort to have those pictures, then I am totally in support of it. In fact, there is a wonderful charitable organization called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep that helps put volunteer professional photographers in contact with parents requesting newborn bereavement photographs. One of our family friends volunteers for them, and countless grieving families have told them how much they cherish these pictures.

 

[sbsteel]

I did not know that. I don't keep up with the Duggars. I assumed that it was a private family affair. I really hope that People and other media outlets are not paying for this story, and that the Duggars are not using this for profit.

Family members that attended the service tweeted pictures of the memorial pictures, which was then published by a Duggar fan site, which was then picked up by TMZ.

 

[DWGal210]

I saw the photos on TMZ. I was honestly surprised they gave a warning before you clicked on them, like it was so disturbing to see the tiny feet & hands. Esp from a site that often posts pictures of starlets who are practically naked. I guess a tiny baby foot makes people more uncomfortable than Lindsay Lohan's chest hanging out.

That being said - would I do the same photos if that were my child? I can't say, and you really couldn't unless you're in that situation. As a PP said, let's not judge people for how they grieve.

 

[Queen2PrincessG]

Well I think most of it has to do with the Duggars own propaganda which is "have kids thats what god wants" so showing pictures will affect the groups who believe it's only cells.

I really wish that the Duggars and Kardashins would all just go away.

 

[akhenaten]

Not a choice I would make... but i would not make the same choice as the Duggers about most things..

The pics are well done..beautiful.... very sad ... and yes disturbing at the same time...

 

[acejka]

I know several people who shoot for now i lay me down to sleep. I never knew how common this was until I was talking to some of those girls.

I'm not sure it is a choice I would make but I won't know unless I'm in that situation. If it helps them grieve and memorialize their baby then so be it. They might think I'm crazy for making the opposite decision.

 

[Hoodie]

I don't find them disturbing at all. It's actually fairly common for family to have pictures taken of stillborn babies or have hand/feet prints made. I know someone who had their child's feet tattooed on their arm. I will never judge how a parent chooses to mourn their children.

 

[Mrs.Malone]

I see nothing wrong with these pictures. They are IMO beautiful and tasteful. What is the hangup with this? Don't people view the actual corpse, right there in person, at many services? Then why is a photo so disturbing? Is it because it was someone who wasn't born yet? I just don't get it at all.

Also to whoever said the name is "disturbing," Jubilee is a Biblical term describing a time of rest and freedom. I know several Christian families with children named Jubilee. I think it's a beautiful and appropriate name.

I had a miscarriage at a much earlier stage than this and I felt the searing loss, the awful pain of wondering what could have been, the shame of thinking I might have somehow caused the miscarriage. I don't agree with everything this family does--FAR from it--but I don't judge the way they choose to memorialize their lost daughter.

 

[DisneyFan32WI]

I don't like the photos at all. I don't like seeing anyone or anything dead though...

 

[ccgirl]

I think everyone grieves differently and it is wrong to tell a person how to do it. Also, maybe they did it to remind people that this was a child, some don't think so until a certain month, and that it should be treated as such and not a "clump of cells" waiting to become a child.

Well put.

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Family members that attended the service tweeted pictures of the memorial pictures, which was then published by a Duggar fan site, which was then picked up by TMZ.

From what I read it was cousin Amy who tweeted (or FB'd) the pics. I think it should have been a private service if that's what they wanted. Doesn't seem they're too shy about press, so why wouldn't there be curiosity? I don't think TMZ did anything wrong.

 

[ccgirl]

I looked at the pictures of the feet on TMZ and felt sad, how tiny the feet and hands were.

But as I continued to go through the pictures, what really disturbed me was the family picture at the service and everyone smiling. They used this as a photo op for the whole family?

We lost my niece at age 2 1/2 and trust me, no one was smiling or looking for a photo op.

I think it's important to remember that not everybody thinks a funeral service or someone dying is a sad occasion. Some think it is the most joyous occasion that can happen. Will they still miss that person; absolutely but some treat funerals as a celebration and a coming home to God.

I think people need to realize not everyone feels the same way about things. Doesn't make it right or wrong; just different.

 

[HonnyDipp]

This is why I can't STAND this family. They ask for privacy at this time, but they release EVERY move they make to the media. They had a memorial for the child they lost. Fine, I understand that. BUT them begging for attention after they claimed they wanted to left alone to grieve. THAT'S SICK! Not to mention PATHETIC!