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'19 Kids and Counting' star Josh Duggar returns from rehab

Josh Duggar is seen in this file photo. | Reuters

The reality television star of 19 Kids and Counting, Josh Duggar, who entered rehab to address porn and sex addiction problems has recently returned home to his wife Anna Renee Duggar and kids.

The 28-year-old was at the center of intense controversy last May when it was revealed that he had molested his sisters when he was a young teen.

But things were to get worse, when it was later revealed that Josh was using an Ashley Madison account - a website designed to connect people wanting to cheat on their spouses.

In the aftermath of the revelations, Josh was admitted to a rehabilitation center in Illinois.

Josh spent six months in the faith-based rehabilitation center, in the hope that with professional help, Josh can get his life back on the right path.

The Duggar family recently released a positive statement on their website www.duggarfamily.com saying, "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."

On a positive note, the father of four is lucky that his tight knit family is forgiving and is sticking by him, because even after what the family has been put through they have expressed their love and dedication to Josh, and recently celebrated Josh's 28 birthday.

However, Josh's rehabilitation won't stop just because he left the center. It will take more time and effort from him and a lot of patience and faith from his family, reports have stated.

Jessa, Josh's sister, said in an interview with People, "I definitely have forgiven Josh. It is a process, though, that you have to work through in your heart ... And trust is not quickly rebuilt. It is something that takes a while. We love him very much, though, and we are very hopeful for the future."

Now the family is working on moving on from the crisis, and hopes to rebuild and become even stronger as a unit.