I really hoped to ignore the Duggar family for a very long time, but I guess it’s impossible at this point. Jessa and Jill managed to save their family’s TV show, media outlets like People Magazine still love to cover the Duggars, and now the prodigal son has returned home from his (faith-based rehab) travels. That’s right, after an epically scandalous 2015, Josh Duggar checked into a faith-based sex rehab center in Illinois last August, and Josh has only returned home this week. People’s exclusive was pretty funny – the only new quote they got from an unnamed source was “If nothing else, this is a happy time for their kids.” *sad clown noise*

Granted, Josh’s wife Anna has been to visit him several times over the past six months, and I think she brought the kids a few times too. I kind of wonder how Anna even functioned without Josh around to make all of the decisions for her. But I bet somewhere, deep inside, she was grateful for the six-month break from Josh’s general and specific awfulness. The Duggar family released a statement too:

Josh has completed his residential rehabilitation program. We are so thankful for everyone who worked with Josh in this program. It was a crucial first step in recovery and healing for Josh. Josh has now returned to Arkansas, where he will continue professional counseling and focus on rebuilding relationships with his family. We look to God for help and guidance and place all of our trust in Him. We are forever grateful for the love and prayers offered by so many and hope you will continue to pray in the days ahead.

[From The Duggars’ website]

Just remember, the straw that broke the camel’s back was always that Josh cheated on his wife, not that he molested his sisters. What will be interesting – and by “interesting” I mean horrifying – is whether Josh is allowed back on television. Will he go before a TLC audience and openly discuss his fall from grace? Probably.

Oh, I didn’t cover this when it happened because I honestly thought some money exchanged hands behind the scenes, but Danica Dillon dropped her assault lawsuit against Josh last month. She’s now saying that she made it up. Do you believe that?

Also: I hope Josh adds his vital voice to the ongoing GOP primary shenanigans. I suspect Josh is more of a Ted Cruz fan.

Photos courtesy of the Duggars’ social media.