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Taylor Frankie Paul reveals past suicide attempt and mental health journey
Taylor Frankie Paul, star of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’, has shared details regarding a past suicide attempt. In an Instagram post shared during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the 32-year-old revealed she was hospitalized at age 19 following her first and only attempt on her life.
Paul stated that the incident significantly influenced her religious beliefs and her ongoing advocacy for mental health. She noted that she is working to let go of the past and intends to help her family move past previous versions of her identity.
These revelations come amid ongoing personal and legal challenges. Paul has been involved in a custody battle with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, and previously completed probation related to an aggravated assault charge. She also recently completed a stay at a rehabilitation facility following advice from her mental health team.