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Evie Magazine@eviemagazine Taylor Frankie Paul is officially stepping away from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” In a lengthy Instagram post, Paul said she no longer “desire[s] to move forward” with the Hulu series, explaining that she had previously been willing to leave so the rest of the cast could continue “with less stress.” Her announcement comes amid an increasingly complicated few months for the reality star, including ongoing custody battles with ex-husband Tate Paul and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. TMZ reported last week that Paul had allegedly failed multiple court-ordered drug tests, resulting in her parenting time being reduced to eight hours per week. The alleged substances involved have not been publicly identified. Paul also accused her castmates of “bullying” her for months, claiming that some knew what she had been going through while still “piling on” and even laughing about her children. She said she had “bit [her] tongue” about some of the behavior and added that she believes some of the scrutiny she has received has been disproportionate to the mistakes made by others. “I’m just relieved to be out,” Paul concluded. Her exit comes just one week after fellow cast member Mikayla Matthews announced that she would not continue with the show, saying there was “no amount of money” worth going against her morals. 📷: Getty Images
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@huckleberries90 Wait didn’t she already leave??
@missfairlore .....people watch this toxic dribble?
@bessbyers The more I learn about TFP the more I think she has a personality disorder. This woman needs to get offline and get help.
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@bess_gillespie She is always somehow the victim 🤣 she just lost more custody time apparently - maybe focus on the kids. Oof and just get mental help.
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@lostnowhere__ Oh Taylor!!! 🫣
@carollynneallison Obviously she has learned nothing
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@doubles_ducharme27 I don't think momtok can survive this
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@amberdavis14 Hallelujah
@cassecalifornia Finally! I don't hate TFP but I work in mental health and being on the show was NOT helping her at all. I'm also a survivor of DV and I cannot condone her behavior at all. A lot of the messes she is feeling stress from are started from her own choices and behaviors. I really hope she can focus on herself, get appropriate meds, therapy, and get back to having time with her children.
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@mckenzieclark17 I was team TFP till this last season dropped. Her behavior is inexcusable. She needs more professional help. It is ridiculous to keep giving her the spotlight while she is so obviously struggling. I am glad she is stepping away. It’s too much
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@cass.stolec thank God! now we can finally watch in peace
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@curatedkitchen.co I hope she gets help.
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@pdupper Taylor was the star hands down .. the other girls are mean and jealous .. and yes I watched all the seasons
@brinarenee_r Her CHILDREN need to be her priority!!! How is she failing drug screens 🤯
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@sunny.shea I Wish The Best For Taylor, and Her Children. 🤍