On Sunday, social media users celebrated National Siblings Day – one of those Facebook-friendly "holidays" that most observers mark by issuing a public shout-out to their brothers and sisters.
Unless they are scandal-plagued, life-ruining individuals apparently.
Naturally, the Duggars took part in the NSD love, but to the surprise of many, only 18 of Michelle and Jim Bob’s 19 kids were acknowledged.
If you’re familiar with the family’s troubles of the past year, we probably don’t have to tell you which Duggar sibling got snubbed.
Yes, the family posted a photo album on their official Facebook page in honor of the special day, with one glaring omission.
As several commenters pointed out, disgraced former lobbyist Josh Duggar is nowhere to be found in the pictures.
Obviously, the topic of Josh’s relationship with his siblings is a sensitive one, given the shocking behavior exposed last year.
Jill and Jessa have spoken publicly about forgiving Josh for sexually assaulting them when he was in his teens, but nevertheless.
Given the effort the Duggars have put into rebuilding their public image, you can see how they would keep Josh at arms length at times.
At the same time, it’s somewhat surprising that they would be willing to risk stirring up controversy by distancing themselves from the most troubled member of the family in such a public manner.
The situation has led many to speculate that perhaps Josh isn’t as forgiven as his loved ones have claimed.
The Siblings Day snub comes on the heels of reports that Michelle Duggar has cut ties with Josh completely and told friends that she considers him dead.
Seriously. That was a thing that allegedly happened.
Sources have claimed that the relationship between Josh and his family has only gotten worse in the weeks since he left rehab, too.
Once his staunch protectors, his parents have all but given up on the beleaguered father of four since his adulterous ways were exposed.
It’s also possible that there are more pragmatic (read: financial) reasons for the family’s reluctance to publicly associate with Josh.
After all, advertisers have been backing out of Jill & Jessa: Counting On as a result of the lingering fallout over Josh’s sex scandals.
The rest of the Duggars might have decided that it’s best for their business interests to not remind fans about Josh and his various scandals.
Whatever the case, if the family thinks the eldest Duggar son and his demons can be neatly swept under the carpet, we’re guessing they’ll be sorely disappointed.
Even if he is dead to his mom, he lives on in our minds. Eerily.