Taylor Frankie Paul rejects calls to leave social media during healing journey
Taylor noted that most people might need to log off, but she is not most
- Taylor Frankie Paul refuses to log off despite fan advice to heal away from the spotlight
- The Utah District Attorney recently declined to file charges in her latest domestic violence cases
- Paul views her social media content as a vital tool for processing her ongoing recovery
Taylor Frankie Paul, the breakout star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has publicly defended her decision to remain on social media following the disclosure of domestic violence investigations involving her former partner, Dakota Mortensen.
After a TikTok follower advised her to "do your healing off of social media," the 31-year-old reality personality took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to clarify her stance.
The TV personality stated that while logging off might seem like the "reasonable answer," she intends to do the opposite. "I'll continue sharing on social media showing how ugly healing truly can be," she replied.
Paul explained that creating and editing digital content serves as her personal therapeutic outlet, comparing the process to keeping a private journal.
She acknowledged that while many people might require a digital detox to recover from personal trauma, she considers herself an exception to that norm. This defiance comes just days after a significant legal update in her personal life.
On 14 April 2026, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced that it would not file charges against Paul following two separate domestic violence investigations initiated by the Draper and West Jordan police departments.
Prosecutors cited a lack of sufficient evidence and corroboration regarding the alleged February altercations between Paul and Mortensen.
Despite the dismissal of these charges, Paul remains focused on what she calls the "ugly parts" of her journey.
She has recently shared with her followers that she was diagnosed with PTSD two years ago and aims to use her platform to support others facing similar struggles.
While production on her series was briefly halted earlier this year due to the controversy, Paul is reportedly eager to resume filming and continue documenting her life in real-time.