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Taylor Frankie Paul, star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has shared never-before-seen childhood photos featuring her biological father. The reality TV star took to Instagram to post the photos, which were sent to her by family members she had never met, after they watched her on the show.
The 31-year-old was raised by her mother, Liann, and stepdad, Jeremy. Her biological father was not present in her life growing up, and the two only met once when Taylor was around 4 years old. The meeting had a profound impact on Taylor, who has spoken publicly about the emotional scars she carries from her father's absence.
In the Instagram post, Taylor shared a photo of her biological father holding her as an infant, "Looks like I have family I've never met out there watching 📸 got this in the mail." She also shared a photo of her mom and biological father together.
Taylor's emotional journey on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has resonated with fans, who have been supportive of her as she navigates her complicated family dynamics.
In a recent episode, Taylor got emotional while reflecting on the single time she met her father, discussing how his lack of involvement in her life affected her. "I met my dad once," she said during an emotional confessional. "My mom took me to a restaurant. I don't know how old I was, 4 maybe, and he sees me, and he's like 'What's up kid!' And that's literally like all he says to me, and I remembered like turning around and going back to my booth."
Taylor's journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of emotional healing and self-reflection. Her bravery in sharing her story has inspired many, and her latest Instagram post is a testament to the power of family and connection.