Taylor Frankie Paul Reveals Mental Health Diagnosis

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There’s more going on with Taylor Frankie Paul than the personal, professional, and legal upheaval.

The controversial The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star has recently opened up about her mental health.

In the past, she has described symptoms — like panic attacks and dissociation.

Now, she’s sharing her diagnosis. Under the circumstances, it makes a lot of sense.

On ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Taylor Frankie Paul did not enjoy a hostile family gathering. (Image Credit: Hulu)

She’s had at least part of her diagnosis for about two years

On Sunday, April 19, Taylor took to her Instagram Story to divulge her diagnosis.

“I was diagnosed with PTSD about two years ago,” the The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star revealed.

“Which,” she continued, “I assume is now C-PTSD.”

Taylor added: “By more than one therapist,” she clarified, “for all those that assumed diagnoses.”

(It’s possible that she’s specifically trying to head off people who might accuse her of self-diagnosis, or those who might simply dispute the diagnosis offered from one therapist.)

Taking to her Stories, Taylor Frankie Paul shared her C-PTSD diagnosis. (Image Credit: Instagram)

PTSD is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This anxiety disorder can impact anyone from rescue workers to soldiers, but is perhaps more common to people who experience violence and other trauma in a civilian capacity.

The “C” in C-PTSD stands for “complex.” However, some remember the diagnosis’ meaning by thinking of it as “chronic.”

C-PTSD stems from repeated exposure to the same or similar trauma — particularly when it seems inescapable.

Someone who survives a mass shooting might develop PTSD. Someone who endures years of abuse from a parent or a partner might develop C-PTSD.

Both are the result of coping mechanisms that have evolved to help people survive. But C-PTSD means that trauma has had so much time to rewire how you think and what you expect from the world that it’s, well, pretty complex to treat when you’re no longer in danger.

Taylor Frankie Paul appears in the teaser for Season 4. (Image Credit: Hulu)

A major sign has been dissociation

Taylor also shared a clip of clinical psychologist Dr. Vincent Barbieri discussing a tell-tale symptom of C-PTSD: dissociation.

Sometimes misused, dissociation refers to a mental and emotional disconnection from one’s physical surroundings.

This isn’t daydreaming, even if descriptions can be similar. It’s a detachment that people learn, usually subconsciously, in order to cope with trauma.

Barbieri refers to how dissociation is “one of the most characteristic” signs of C-PTSD, even if it is also a symptom of other conditions.

“For anyone that’s dissociated before,” he explains, “it’s this very real experience of, you could be staring at someone and be completely vacant in your eyes because you are not there at all.”

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Taylor also shared throwback clips of her own social media posts.

These were TikTok videos and more in which she had displayed what she now recognizes as clear symptoms of C-PTSD.

Dissociation is not always observable externally. Sometimes, even the individual doing it doesn’t notice, or isn’t aware that there’s a term for this.

In a 2025 video, Taylor admitted that she’d spent “a couple minutes” absentmindedly trying to enter her hotel room using her car keys.

Trying it once is an absentminded goof-up. Trying for a prolonged period means that her thoughts had retreated, detached from her activities and surroundings.

A distressed Taylor Frankie Paul confronts a castmate over the phone. (Image Credit: Hulu)

Notably, she didn’t point the finger (but perhaps she didn’t feel that she had to)

Despite recent photos of Taylor’s injuries — bruising on her forehead, neck, and arms — which allegedly came from ex Dakota Mortensen, she does not specify the cause of her C-PTSD.

And, truth be told, this diagnosis does not always have one singular cause.

Trauma sometimes leads people into dangerous cycles. Certain types of traumatic experiences can steer people’s lives into, unfortunately, even more danger. Cult survivors might escape only to end up in a toxic marriage, someone abused by a parent could end up with an abusive partner.

We hope that Taylor is getting treatment. Because some of her behavior has not been acceptable, no matter her diagnosis.

Sometimes, the key to correcting your own actions is to understand what has caused them. You can’t really fix certain things without understanding what’s going on.

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Kash Patel Suing The Atlantic For $250 Million For Reporting He Has a Drinking Problem

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FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic and a journalist who works for the magazine.

Patel alleges that a recent article written by Sarah Fitzpatrick made false and defamatory allegations about his alcohol intake and job performance.

For their part, both Fitzpatrick and her employer are standing by the claims made in the article.

Former Chief of Staff to the Department of Defense Kash Patel speaks during a campaign rally at Minden-Tahoe Airport on October 08, 2022 in Minden, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The article, which is now tiled “The FBI Director Is MIA” originally ran under a headline that explicitly referenced Patel’s drinking habits.

“Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences,” reads a subheading on the article.

“Several officials told me that Patel’s drinking has been a recurring source of concern across the government. They said that he is known to drink to the point of obvious intoxication, in many cases at the private club Ned’s in Washington, D.C., while in the presence of White House and other administration staff,” Fitzpatrick wrote at one point in the piece.

“He is also known to drink to excess at the Poodle Room, in Las Vegas, where he frequently spends parts of his weekends,” she continued, adding:

“Early in his tenure, meetings and briefings had to be rescheduled for later in the day as a result of his alcohol-fueled nights, six current and former officials and others familiar with Patel’s schedule told me.”

Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The article comes amid widespread criticism and speculation that Patel will be the next high-profile figure to be fired by the Trump administration.

In an effort to be even-handed, Fitzpatrick also cited several sources who defended Patel’s job performance.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is quoted as saying, “Crime across the country has plummeted to the lowest level in more than 100 years and many high profile criminals have been put behind bars. Director Patel remains a critical player on the Administration’s law and order team.”

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, “Patel has accomplished more in 14 months than the previous administration did in four years. Anonymously sourced hit pieces do not constitute journalism.”

I spoke to 2 dozen people familiar with Patel’s conduct for this story, many of whom described it as a national security vulnerability. In response to 19 detailed questions, Patel said: “Print it, all false. I’ll see you in court – bring your checkbook.” https://t.co/QDkdT4KPfZ

— Sarah Fitzpatrick (@S_Fitzpatrick) April 17, 2026

“We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit,” The Atlantic said in a statement issued today.

“I spoke to 2 dozen people familiar with Patel’s conduct for this story, many of whom described it as a national security vulnerability,” Fitzpatrick tweeted over the weekend, adding:

“In response to 19 detailed questions, Patel said: “Print it, all false. I’ll see you in court – bring your checkbook.”

No one is sure where the $250 million amount in Patel’s lawsuit came from.

But one thing is for certain: the discovery phase of this trial might well prove fascinating.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Are Zoe Kravitz & Harry Styles Actually Engaged? Here’s What We Know …

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Are Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles planning a wedding?

That’s the question on the minds of fans all over the world this week, after Zoe was spotted wearing a massive diamond on her left ring finger.

The sighting happened in London, where Zoe and Harry were also spotted kissing in public for the first time.

Zoë Kravitz attends the “Caught Stealing” UK Gala Screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on August 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

As if that weren’t enough to prove that these two are an item, Zoe was also rocking a hat emblazoned with the word “Kiss,” a piece of merch from Harry’s recent Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally album.

“Harry and Zoe look so in love — and she’s got an enormous diamond on her ring finger,” one onlooker told UK tabloid The Sun.

“He is such a gent and led her to a waiting car before leaning in and giving her a kiss,” the witness continued, adding:

“When she left Harry waved her off. Zoe had a massive smile on her face.

“You couldn’t miss the ring on her finger. It is absolutely huge.”

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“This one is said to have been extra special and there has been talk amongst locals that a proposal did take place.”

We don’t know exactly when this relationship began, but there have been rumors about Harry and Zoe dating all the way back to last summer.

Insiders later confirmed that the pair spent part of the holiday season together in the Bahamas.

“Harry and Zoe saw in the New Year together in the Bahamas,” said a source close to the situation.

These days, it’s clear that the relationship has developed into something far more than a mere fling.

But don’t go checking your mailbox for a save the date just yet. As many commenters have pointed out, Zoe is in the habit of wearing big, flashy rings.

She’s currently a brand ambassador for the British jeweler Jessica McCormack, which might explain why she was keen to rock a big flashy gem on a finger that’s usually associated with engagement.

After all, the whole world is talking about it, so Zoe succeeded in drumming up a different sort of engagement.

Whatever the case, as Harry prepares to embark on a world tour, it seems that he and Zoe are very much still into one another.

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Meghan Markle Blasted For ‘Shocking’ Decision to Name Daughter After Queen

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When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced the name of their daughter Lilibet, millions applauded the adorable tribute to Harry’s grandmother.

Lilibet was the nickname used by Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, and Harry and Meghan likely believed that they were paying tribute to the monarch in moving fashion.

But according to one royal expert, the couple was dead wrong.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex greet members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on April 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Hugo Vickers is a royal historian who’s currently promoting his new book, titled Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History.

During a recent appearance on the “Daily T “podcast, Vickers lashed out at Harry and Meghan for naming their daughter after the queen’s intimate nickname.

“Wasn’t it rather sweet for them to call their daughter Lilibet after the queen’s name?” host Camilla Tominey asked.

“Oh, well, that was odious,” Vickers replied, adding:

“To use the queen’s name that was used by her actual private family? No. That’s absolutely shocking.”

As Vickers and others have noted, the name did not originate with Philip, but rather with Elizabeth’s father, King George VI.

Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as the Royal family attend events to mark the Centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The name stemmed from the queen’s inability to pronounce “Elizabeth” when she was a young child.

“Lilibet is my pride. Margaret is my joy,” George famously quipped when both the queen and her sister, Princess Margaret, were in their youth.

When Philip passed away in 2021, at the age of 99, Elizabeth placed a note atop his coffin that read, “In loving memory, Lilibet.”

Many royal observers believed that that would be the last time the queen’s intimate nickname would ever be used in a public setting.

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So it came as quite a shock when Harry and Meghan announced just two months later that they had christened their daughter with the moniker.

While Lilibet was just a nickname for the queen, Harry and Meghan’s daughter is legally named Lilibet Diana.

The queen never spoke publicly about the name, but there have been rumors that she was not as honored as Harry and Meghan hoped she would be.

The decision probably was not as controversial as Vickers is making out to be, but it does seem that Harry and Meghan did not consult the queen before choosing their daughter’s name.

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Christina Applegate ‘Might Not Have a Tomorrow’ Amid Worsening MS Battle: …

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Last week, we reported on the upsetting news that actress Christina Applegate had been hospitalized.

Christina has been battling MS for several years now.

And while she’s shown tremendous courage throughout the process, the disease is a progressive one that usually gets worse with time.

Christina Applegate and Sadie Grace LeNoble attend the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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And with recent news that her condition appears to be deteriorating rapidly, those closest to Applegate are fearing the worst.

“With every setback, if we are being realistic, everyone has it in the back of their minds that they might not have a tomorrow with her,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online.

“Christina is a fighter, but her battle with MS has been treacherous. She has better days and really bad days; she doesn’t have great days. She’s always dealing with something. It sucks,” the insider continues, adding:

“But when she does look at things positively it makes her feel better in the moment because she has so many friends that are there for her, even to listen to her, cry with her and anything in between.”

Christina Applegate discusses the ravages of her battle with MS. (Image Credit: ABC)

Despite all of the concerns about Christina’s recent downturn, however, her friends say they remain optimistic.

“Nobody is planning to be at a funeral. Granted, her disease will take her sooner than anyone would like it to be, but everyone has trust in her medical team and her will to live,” says the source.

In a recent podcast interview, Christina revealed that she’s mostly confined to bed and that her life is “a living hell.”

“I don’t enjoy living. I don’t enjoy things anymore,” she said. “She’s in rough shape. But people aren’t thinking that this is the end.

Applegate also opened up about the extreme weight loss she’s endured as a result of her illness, noting that she recently lost 50 pounds in a span of just months.

An emotional Christina Applegate tells ‘Good Morning America’ just how bad things have become. (Image Credit: ABC)

“Sometimes the weight loss bothered me more than the disease,” she said, adding that “everything just dropped off of me” as a result of her treatments.

“Within seven months, all of it was gone, and I was down by 50 pounds or more. These days, my legs are tinier than they’ve ever been,” Christina wrote in her memoir, You With the Sad Eyes.

“The illness has given me serious stomach issues,” she continued, adding:

“As I write this, there are tamales downstairs that are the best tamales you could ever have – I want to eat five of them right now, I’m so hungry – but I know if I do, I’ll probably end up in the ER again, as I have so many times recently.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Christina and her family as they continue to battle this terrible illness together.

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Dakota Mortensen Posts About Regret, Focusing on Parenthood After Authorities Drop …

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In the weeks that followed that first piece of dramatic Taylor Frankie Paul footage, the world has learned a lot about a deeply complex and upsetting situation.

She temporarily lost custody of her child. Less importantly, ABC shelved a full episode of The Bachelorette, Meghan Wants a Millionaire style.

After so much light has been shed on the abuse claims, Taylor will not face prosecution for alleged incidents earlier this year.

Now, Dakota Mortensen is making a public statement. And it’s an apology — of sorts.

At a family gathering, Dakota Mortensen seemed eager to ignore that the vibe was off. (Image Credit: Hulu)

‘I’ve taken a step back’

So late on the night of Sunday, April 19 that it was already Monday morning in most of the world, Dakota shared a message on his Instagram page.

“Over the past several weeks,” he began, “I’ve taken a step back and had time away from the chaos.”

Dakota wrote: “That space has been a breath of fresh air and has given me clarity.”

He claimed: “My focus now is where it should have been all along — on my son.”

Dakota continued: “And creating a stable, healthy environment for him moving forward.”

In the wee hours of April 20, 2026, Dakota Mortensen posted this apology of sorts. (Image Credit: Instagram)

“I regret not stepping away from a difficult cycle sooner,” Dakota expressed.

“I’m not perfect, and I take accountability for my part,” he alleged. “I’m sincerely sorry to those I’ve hurt.”

Dakota continued: “At the same time, I don’t agree with how this situation has been portrayed publicly.”

According to him: “It does not reflect the full context of what occurred or the impact it has had on me and my son.”

Dakota wrote that he has “chosen to step away from the spotlight to focus on my family, my growth, and our healing, and that’s where my energy will remain.”

Taylor Frankie Pail and Dakota Mortensen on ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ reunion episode. (Hulu/YouTube)

‘For now, my priority is … showing up as the best father I can be’

The reality TV personality added: “I’m closing an unhealthy chapter and moving forward with hope for better days ahead.”

He expressed: “I’m grateful for all of the encouragement and support I’ve received.”

Dakota continued: “And I’m committed to showing up in a way that reflects that.”

He wrote: “My intention, over time and when appropriate, is to use what I’ve learned in a way that supports others navigating similar situations.”

Dakota concluded: “For now, my priority is on showing up as the best father I can be for Ever.”

On ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Taylor Frankie Paul did not enjoy a hostile family gathering. (Image Credit: Hulu)

In case that last line caused confusion, Ever is the name of the 2-year-old son that he and Taylor Frankie Paul share.

The timing of his post seems like it’s not a coincidence. Authorities have announced that they will not be pursuing criminal charges against Taylor.

Even without ample seeds of doubt — like allegations of abuse and questions of Dakota’s motives during the media circus of recent months — domestic violence cases are difficult to prove.

Some believe that all of this ugliness in the public square played out because Dakota felt jealous of Taylor moving on, as the exes had repeatedly hooked up despite being “over.” The Bachelorette had clearly gotten under his skin.

If that’s true, perhaps he realized that this was more than his family could handle. Taylor clearly has some growing to do, though she may be off to a good start.

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D4vd Charged With Murdering 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

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Back in September of 2025, the dismembered body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of an impounded Tesla belonging to R&B singer D4vd.

Last week, D4vd was arrested for Hernandez’s murder. And today he was formally charged with murder.

Prosecutors waited until the last possible minute and would have had to release D4vd from custody today if they had not brought charges.

d4vd attends Variety Power of Young Hollywood at NeueHouse Los Angeles on August 10, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

In a press conference, a spokesperson for the LAPD explained that D4vd has been charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, mutilating a body, and first degree murder with special circumstances.

As TMZ notes, that last charge makes him eligible for the death penalty.

According to police, D4vd murdered Celeste on April 23, 2025, but did not mutilate her body until May 5th.

It’s unclear how police arrived at those dates, but Rivas was reported missing just days before her murder.

Investigators also allege that “D4vd did unlawfully engage in three and more acts of ‘substantial sexual conduct’” with Rivas.

d4vd attends the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

According to the timeline put forth by police, Celeste could have been as young as 12 when the alleged abuse happened.

The “special circumstances” cited by police include lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness to an investigation.

It’s unclear at this time if D4vd — whose real name is David Burke — will be eligible for parole, but it seems highly unlikely.

Lawyers for the 21-year-old recently issued a statement denying any wrongdoing on behalf of their client.

“Let us be clear – the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter said.

d4vd attends Variety’s 2024 Power of Young Hollywood at Santa Monica Proper Hotel on August 08, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Investigators say Rivas’ body was so badly mutilated that she needed to be identified by her tattoos.

According to LA County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman, Rivas’ “dismembered and decomposed remains were found in two bags.” Parts of the body remain missing,

“The investigation was to determine who killed, who murdered, Celeste months and months before,” Hochman added.

“She was never heard from again,” he said of Rivas’ sudden disappearance in April of last year.

Rivas’ body was found in the trunk of a car when impound lot employees began to complain of a foul odor emanating from the vehicle.

The car was registered in D4vd’s name, but it was not clear if he had ever driven it. At the time of the discovery, the singer was in Minneapolis as part of his first nationwide tour.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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