‘Mormon Wives’ Star Layla Taylor Opens Up About Her Mental Health Struggles

Layla Taylor is sharing her story within the hopes of serving to different folks with related struggles.

As one of many stars of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Layla is utilizing her platform to share her psychological well being struggles and to deal with feedback made about her weight.

Layla not too long ago took to social media to share a few of her story, that features self-harm, consuming problems, and points with physique dysmorphia.

Layla is breaking her silence about some private points she’s skilled within the hopes of serving to others who battle with related points.

“Grateful I acquired to share some extra about who I’m and what I am going by means of on the @secretlivesonhulu reunion. There’s nonetheless a lot left untold and I hope to share extra someday when the time is correct,” she captioned an emotional video on Instagram.

“One of many hardest elements about battling psychological sickness and therapeutic from excessive trauma is the sensation of isolation and for me not eager to burden anybody in my life with my struggles. I hope by sharing what I’ve gone by means of and proceed to battle I assist one individual not really feel alone and that there’s hope.”

Her caption continued to elucidate that she’s nonetheless coping with some struggles however “will proceed to battle by means of them.”

“I’m nonetheless battling issues at the moment however will proceed to battle by means of them for my boys,” she continued. “I hope that in sharing my journey I present, I’m not glamorizing my struggles, however making a secure place for all people who battle with the identical. Generally simply feeling heard can save a life.”

She concluded her caption with a message for others, “Should you’re ever coping with ideas of s3lf hurt, suicid3, or consuming disod3rds please attain out my DMs are all the time open. You by no means know what somebody goes by means of, be form. And for these presently struggling, you’re wonderful, the world wouldn’t be the identical with out you and I’m pleased with you.”

The remark part of her emotional and susceptible publish rapidly crammed up with love and inspiring phrases.

Fellow “Mormon Wives” stars dropped into the feedback to share some love.

Miranda McWhorter wrote, “I’m sobbing really. You’re so courageous and the most effective mommy Lay! So fortunate to name you certainly one of my greatest associates.” Mayci Neeley added, “Happy with you bb! ILY.” Taylor Frankie Paul mentioned, “You’re so sturdy and have come thus far all by yourself, your boys are so fortunate to name YOU mother.” Jen Affleck shared, “Thanks for sharing your story ily.” Jessi Ngatikaura added, “Love you,” and Mikayla Matthews shared some hearts.

Followers additionally shared related sentiments.

“Self-harm could be very not often spoken about publicly and also you’re so courageous to share your story and your scars so publicly. Your boys are fortunate to have such a robust courageous mum,” one individual wrote.

One other added, “As somebody who has struggled with self-harm previously and have the scars to go together with it, thanks for sharing your expertise and displaying your power. I’ve just a little woman now and my solely objective in life is to make sure she by no means has to know the form of ache that we’ve skilled. Sending a lot love your approach.”

Throughout the reunion particular that debuted on July 1, Layla talked about some points that by no means aired on the hit Hulu present. A never-seen-before clip confirmed Layla discussing feedback about her physique.

In line with Us Weekly, Layla advised Demi Engemann, “I have been skinny my complete life although. I really feel like everybody’s involved proper now however I have been skinny my complete total life.” She confirmed that she nonetheless has points with physique dysmorphia.

She additionally mentioned, that being known as “tiny” simply additional encourages her consuming dysfunction.

“For some motive, in my twisted mind I feel I’m going down the proper monitor. That offers me an endorphin rush. Additionally simply dwelling in Utah, the necessity to chase perfection – when it isn’t attainable – is such a foul factor right here,” she mentioned.

Layla mentioned her previous self-harm with Demi, addressing her scars.

“They’re form of seen however they’re not too dangerous. I really feel like I’m extra insecure about these and it’s simply a picture factor right here,” she mentioned. “As a result of somebody seems to be at them and so they don’t acknowledge what I’ve struggled with. They take a look at me and so they choose.”