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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Star Jesse Draper is giving her fans “life updates,” opening up about her healing journey and experiences Dating after divorce.
“I know you’ve seen a lot of the headlines, videos and photos about my life, and one thing I’ve learned from reality TV is that everyone has an opinion,” Jesse, 33, said in a “Get Ready With Me” video shared via Instagram on Saturday, April 25. “But recovery after divorce is so interesting because everyone’s process is different.”
Jessie and her estranged husband Jordan Natikola They have a 5-year-old Jager and 3-year-old Jovi, who bowed out after making their reality TV debut on the hit Hulu show in September 2024. Their marital problems were documented in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesinclude Jesse’s emotional events and Marciano Brunette.
After news of their split broke, Jess broke her silence about the divorce on the Call Her Dad podcast in March, claiming she had gone through Jordan’s ’emotional abuse’.
On Friday, April 24, Jordan fired back, telling a fan that his “Wife is acting like a complete lunatic (And) manic people. “
“So for me, I did a lot of mourning in my relationship,” Jesse continued Saturday. “I don’t know if anyone can relate to that. I know a lot of people don’t understand that I’m dating, hanging out, just having fun, and when you’re in a relationship where you feel unappreciated and you don’t feel like you’re being treated well, it feels really nice to talk to someone who makes you feel valued and treats you well.”
She added, “I think one of the biggest comments I see is, ‘Go heal and focus on your kids.'” What I’m trying to say is this: Two things are probably true. I now have kids 50% of the time, so I focus on healing and spending time with them, but when I don’t have them, I also focus on myself and re-prioritize being happy, honest. It’s really fun to be happy, giddy, relaxed, and discover that men don’t have to be like what I’ve been through for so long. “
Jessie went on to say that while she does believe that spending time alone, going to therapy, and journaling are “important parts of healing,” she also believes that “another part of healing is dating.”
“Because I’m tired of relationships right now, and I’m really scared,” she explained. “So it would be nice to be happy again and experience other things. I do plan on being single for a long time, hanging out with different people, having fun and finding connections, but also focusing on myself.”
Admitting that she “hasn’t been single since I was 19 or 20,” Jess also addressed her comments about previous relationships, saying she didn’t want to “speak ill of” her failed marriage.
“I’ve made my point,” she added, claiming she had been living in “fight or flight” mode for years. “But there’s an element, like, when you’re divorced, you relax about what you’re going through.”
The reality star admitted that “there’s going to be a lot of judgment” about the decisions she makes going forward, but despite the hate and criticism online, she’s “excited to be entering this new stage of her life.”
“Divorce is so scary, so hard, so heartbreaking,” she continued. “I’m excited to be able to shoot it again and have the process shown to me.”
Currently filming the fifth season The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives A brief pause after the asterisk tyler frankie paul and before Dakota Mortensen engage in a Alleged family dispute. local post Authorities decided not to pursue charges Against Taylor, Production has resumed this season Producers welcome Taylor back.
The former Bachelorette is reportedly focusing on her mental health and legal issues following her split from Dakota. “Do not participate” Moving forward in the show.