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Joy-Anna Duggar breaks dad’s rules & shows off legs in short shorts in social media return after brother Josh’s arrest

JOY-Anna Duggar broke her dad Jim Bob's rules and showed off her legs in short shorts in her return to social media.

The mother of two hadn't been very active with her fans following the arrest of her brother Josh on child pornography charges.

Joy-Anna Duggar turned heads in a pair of short shorts in her social media return
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Joy-Anna Duggar turned heads in a pair of short shorts in her social media returnCredit: Instagram
Her parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have a strict dress code for their family
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Her parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have a strict dress code for their familyCredit: TLC

Joy-Anna took to to share various photos weeks from her last post, as she explained her absence."

She wrote: "Hello friends! We’re back! It’s been a refreshing past month. Taking time to refocus, reprioritize and spending some quality time together is so important!"

Joy-Anna concluded: "We have been outdoors, soaking up the sun, exercising, and we’ve been working on a fun project that I’ll catch y’all up on later!

"Thank you for all of you that have messaged to check up on us!"

JOY-ANNA'S RETURN

In one of the snaps, the 23-year-old is sporting a pair of teal short shorts, a black tee, and a white ball cap as she smiles on the golf course alongside her husband, .

The other photos shows sweet moments featuring the couple's kids: son Gideon, three, and daughter Evelyn, 11 months.

Joy-Anna carries little Evelyn on her back and smiles in one of the pics.

'YOU GO GIRL!'

People were all about Joy-Anna's return to social media, especially her decision to wear shorts.

One person wrote: "Joy, do I see you in shorts? You go girl!" while another agreed, "I was going to say the same thing! She looks great!"

Another fan added: "Joy you showing your legs?"

RULE BREAKERS

The alum's choice of outfit should come as a surprise, mainly because her parents And have long observed a that usually only permits women to dress modestly and to wear skirts or dresses.

One of these rules does not allow women to show their legs or dress in a revealing manner.

However, aside from Joy-Anna, her sister Jill has arguably been the most open about breaking her family's rules.

The 30-year-old recently that rested above her knees as she met fellow reality TV stars, 's and .

has also been seen in gym shorts, , and , in defiance of the family's strict dress code.

FAMILY CHAOS

Meanwhile, Joy-Anna's breaking of the rules come after her brother's shocking arrest.

The disgraced former reality star was arrested and .

Shortly after his arrest, Joy-Anna and Austin : "The recent accusation brought against Josh sadden us to our core.

"We have not wanted to be hasty in making any statements while still trying to process the news ourselves. We are especially heartbroken by the reality that there are children in the world being harmed and exploited."

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The statement concluded: "We ask for prayer for all those involved, and it is our continued prayer that the truth comes to light."

Josh was and his trial is set for November 2021.

Joy-Anna shared various photos in her return, some which included her kids Gideon and Evelyn
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Joy-Anna shared various photos in her return, some which included her kids Gideon and EvelynCredit: Instagram
Previously, Jill Duggar also broke the rules by wearing a short dress
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Previously, Jill Duggar also broke the rules by wearing a short dressCredit: Instagram
All this comes after Josh Duggar was arrested for child pornography
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All this comes after Josh Duggar was arrested for child pornographyCredit: Splash
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