<p id=”par-1_93″><em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/brands-drop-bachelorette-mormon-wives-taylor-frankie-paul-controversy.html/”>The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives</a></em> star Taylor Frankie Paul has been under intense scrutiny since the cancellation of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/reality-tv/dakota-mortensen-claims-taylor-frankie-paul-was-fresh-off-a-hookup-when-she-left-to-film-the-bachelorette.html/”>her <em>Bachelorette</em> season</a>. The reality star’s ABC season was canceled following a resurfaced 2023 video showing a physical altercation between her and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/dakota-mortensen-said-moved-taylor-frankie-paul.html/”>ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen</a>. <em>Mormon Wives </em>also halted production due to an alleged domestic violence incident between Paul and Mortensen. Now, in April 2026, Paul and Mortensen are speaking more freely about their situations on Instagram. Here’s what Paul wrote about a PTSD diagnosis and what Mortensen wrote about taking a “step back.”</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-taylor-frankie-paul-wrote-on-her-instagram-stories-that-she-was-diagnosed-with-ptsd-2-years-ago”>Taylor Frankie Paul wrote on her Instagram Stories that she was diagnosed with PTSD 2 years ago</h2>
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<p id=”par-2_76″>Taylor Frankie Paul has been at the center of a highly publicized domestic violence controversy involving her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. The controversy stemmed from a series of incidents that were investigated by Utah authorities beginning in 2023 and resurfacing in 2026. Leaked footage and police reports alleged physical altercations between the pair, including claims of hitting, scratching, and throwing objects during disputes in the presence of children. This led to previous legal consequences for Paul.</p>
<p id=”par-3_65″>In April 2026, prosecutors announced they would not pursue new domestic violence charges against Paul, citing a combination of factors such as the statute of limitations on older alleged incidents and insufficient evidence for newer claims to meet the criminal threshold. Despite the dropped charges, the situation has continued to draw media attention due to ongoing custody disputes and protective orders filed by both parties.</p>
<p id=”par-4_49″>On April 19, 2026, Paul posted to her <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/stories/taylorfrankiepaul/3879096161177341190/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram Stories</a> regarding a mental health diagnosis she received years ago. “I was diagnosed with PTSD about two years ago which I assume is now CPTSD … by more than one therapist for all those who assumed diagnoses,” she wrote. </p>
<p id=”par-5_43″>In another Stories post, she included information on CPTSD and why it’s debilitating. CPTSD stands for Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and can develop after long-term or repeated trauma. While PTSD is often linked to a single event, CPTSD is linked to ongoing experiences.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-dakota-mortensen-also-posted-about-the-current-controversies-on-his-instagram”>Dakota Mortensen also posted about the current controversies on his Instagram</h2>
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<p id=”par-6_44″>While Taylor Frankie Paul is posting about her mental health to her followers, her ex, Dakota Mortensen, is also posting to his <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/p/DXVwb8QDto0/?img_index=1″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a>. On April 19, 2026, he posted a text post detailing how he’s “taken a step back” in light of the controversies.</p>
<p id=”par-7_27″>“My focus now is where it should have been all along — on my son and creating a stable, healthy environment for him moving forward,” he wrote.</p>
<p id=”par-8_29″> “I regret not stepping away from a difficult cycle sooner,” Mortensen continued. “I’m not perfect, and I take accountability for my part. I’m sincerely sorry to those I’ve hurt.”</p>
<p id=”par-9_36″>“At the same time, I don’t agree with how this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reflect the full context of what occurred or the impact it has had on me and my son.”</p>
<p id=”par-10_32″>Mortensen noted that he’s stepping away from the spotlight to focus on family and healing. “I’m closing an unhealthy chapter and moving forward with hope for better days ahead,” he wrote. </p>
<p id=”par-11_23″>“I’m grateful for all of the encouragement and support I’ve received, and I’m committed to showing up in a way that reflects that.”</p>