i don't think i'm on his list. >> in a statement to abc news, jim bob and michelle duggar said, we aim to deal honorably with our children, our finances and our endeavors. while imperfect, it is our intent and desire to live a life that honors christ. we do not believe the best way to resolve conflicts, facilitate forgiveness and reconciliation, or to communicate through difficulties is through the media or in a public forum. so we will not comment further. the couple say today the relationship with jill's parents is still strained. and how often do you interact act with your dad, especially about with your family in general, like i'll see my mom at sister get togethers for brunch or birthdays, stuff like that. >> my dad's relationships a little more complicated, but is it fair to say you're a straight edge? oh, yeah, for sure. yeah, for sure. there's like tension there that we recognize. i think beside the weddings and funerals, i that was the only time that i'd seen him after freddy was born in the last five years, probably freddy youngest of jill and derek's three boys, was born las

. >> reporter: jim bob and michelle duggar telling abc news in a statement in part, we aim to deal hopb, it is our intent and desire to live a life that honors christ. jill also reflecting on her brother josh, who she told investigators abused her as a child, though he never faced charges. and in 2022, was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography. >> watching the way that my parents protected my brother, it's still hard to swallow. there's one.where i call my dad out about it and i say, you treat me worse than you treat my brother, a pedophile brother. >> reporter: do you feel like you'll ever reach out to your brother? >> i have. one time. just because i didn't know what to do. i sent a hand made christmas card to him but then it got sent back. >> reporter: jill said her parents did come to visit the birth of her third son, but things are still strained. >> i'll see my mom at sister get togethers for brunch or birthdays. dad's relationship is a little more complicated. >> reporter: is it fair to say you're estranged? >> oh yeah, for sure. someone reac