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Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul has released another statement following the cancellation of her season of \u201cThe Bachelorette,\u201d promising to reveal more of her story soon.<\/span><\/p>\n The 31-year-old \u201cSecret Lives of Mormon Wives\u201d alum released the update via her spokesperson. This came after a video of an alleged domestic violence incident between her and then-partner Dakota Mortensen was released to TMZ and then blasted all over social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cTaylor is very grateful for ABC\u2019s support as she prioritizes her family\u2019s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm,\u201d the statement said, per <\/span>People<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThere are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n A previous statement from Paul\u2019s rep noted that the video \u201comits context\u201d and insinuated that Mortensen was the abuser, not the victim.<\/span><\/p>\n