Taylor Frankie Paul Opens Up About Emotional Toll of Custody Battle With Ex Dakota Mortensen

Taylor Frankie Paul is grappling with the emotional weight of her ongoing legal battle with ex Dakota Mortensen.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member posted to her Instagram Stories on Saturday, June 12, discussing her current mental state. "Tbh I've gone emotionally numb," she wrote while responding to a follower navigating a similar situation. The fan had expressed feeling stuck in comparable circumstances, prompting Paul to open up about her own experience.

"I don't know what to say anymore other than I'm right there with a lot of you," Paul wrote. "Wish I could be more helpful. Not sure when the nervous system switched… I can't even cry lately which is very unlike me."

She reflected on the psychological aspects of what she's enduring, noting that "there is emotional overwhelm or numbness, both are coping mechanisms."

Paul's custody battle with Mortensen has significantly impacted her professional life. A domestic violence investigation led to production on the Hulu series halting, though filming resumed in late May. Season 5 is now set to consist of only the five episodes that were completed before the production pause.

Earlier, Paul shared a more extensive message on Instagram addressing the broader impact of her circumstances. "It's so sad because nobody wants to be like this. I hate that I am no longer myself. I hate that I stayed for so long," she revealed in her statement about the custody proceedings.