Beyond the "Bear" Necessities

Beyond the "Bear" Necessities

To Clarify

IBLP seeped into my family

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Anie Bear
Mar 21, 2026
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Earlier today I shared a post on Facebook written by Emily Elizabeth Anderson regarding the latest in the Duggar family abuse scandals/dysfunction… whatever you want to call it. The Duggar family is known for reality TV, and for their involvement in the The Institute In Basic Life Principles. I shared Emily’s post to highlight the fact that IBLP principles seeped in to my own family, despite us never being directly involved. This post is not about the Duggars, but it is about abuse… my own lived experience. I will leave this one public for 24 hours and then will put it behind the paywall for my own safety and well-being. Thank you for understanding. <3

TRIGGER WARNING

Contains mention of sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. Please take care of yourself.


The Emily Elizabeth Anderson post referenced is here. I recommend reading for full context.

I wrote the following on my Facebook:

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