Taylor Frankie Paul of Mormon Wives describes watching the Season 2 family dinner with Dakota as ‘triggering’ (Exclusive).

Reality Check: Navigating Life’s Twists

There are moments in life that seem to play out like a scene from a reality TV show. I imagine Taylor Frankie Paul knows this all too well, especially after that infamous barbecue where her family nudged her towards rekindling things with Dakota Mortensen. Viewers had plenty to say about it, but what was it really like for Taylor?

In a chat before the latest season hit screens, Taylor, now 30, mentioned that particular dinner as the “most difficult” scene she’s ever had to relive on air. It’s not something one easily shakes off – just thinking about it could stir old feelings.

She recalled, “One of the heavy scenes is the barbecue with my family. I haven’t watched it yet, but I remember feeling all those emotions. Since then, I’ve been preparing myself mentally through therapy and even attended a retreat to brace for the impact.” Therapy seems like her anchor amid these waves of emotions.

She admitted that reliving such experiences “could be triggering,” likening it to a never-ending loop of past traumas. “It’s just like revisiting what’s already happened,” she shared. It’s interesting how one can brace for these moments, yet the full weight only hits when they do occur.

The ups and downs captured on screen weren’t easy. Taylor acknowledged you can brace yourself to some extent, but life often throws curveballs. “Therapy and having tools at your disposal when tough situations arise is crucial,” she murmured thoughtfully. “The last three years have been quite traumatic, even before and during the show, and after… it’s all been a blur of challenging moments.”

Early on, Taylor confessed she wasn’t handling everything well – lacking the coping mechanisms she now holds dear. “In the beginning, I didn’t have any tools or a guide on managing trauma,” she reflected. Through therapy and experience, she’s grown wiser and learned to navigate stormy seas.

For those still catching up with the latest season, that family sit-down over Dakota did raise eyebrows. The way her family seemed to favor her ex stirred some opinions. Taylor and Dakota, who share their little one Ever, were already separated when filming began. Viewers saw her family questioning this decision on camera.

Taylor confirmed that there’s no romance left between her and Dakota. “Breakups are messy, especially when you didn’t want them and there’s a baby involved,” she noted softly. Yet there’s light at the end of this tunnel – they’ve both made strides in co-parenting.

It’s heartening how far they’ve come in raising their son together. Taylor shares more of her parenting journey with daughter Indy and son Ocean from her previous marriage to Tate Paul too. “We’ve navigated it well – different from my first husband because there was friendship there,” she explained. “With Dakota, everything is fresh… we needed space.” It’s always about what’s best for their child at heart.

If you’re curious about more of Taylor’s journey, you can find updates and streaming options on major platforms here. Life is full of twists – some captured on camera for everyone to see.

Taylor Frankie Paul‘s journey isn’t just about what unfolds on screen; it’s about resilience and finding ways to move forward amidst life’s chaos.