Dakota Mortensen is grateful to have one person in his life in the midst of a difficult chapter – his son.
In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday Taylor Frankie Paul‘s ex-boyfriend and baby daddy joined Instagram to send a heartfelt tribute to their 2-year-old Ever Mortensen while acknowledging the domestic violence scandal and ongoing custody battle with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives queen bee. Along with pictures of him and the toddler, he wrote:
“Thank you for making me a father. Nothing in my life has ever meant more to me than being your father. From the moment you came into this world, you gave my life a purpose that I never knew I could possibly have. You have taught me more than I could ever teach you. You have shown me patience, unconditional love and what really matters in life. Every day I want to be a better man because I want to be a better man.”
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Although Dakota has experienced “some of the hardest moments” in his life, he said he got through it all thanks to Ever:
“These past months have brought some of the hardest moments of my life, but they have also brought some of the most meaningful. Through it all, one thing has never changed my love for you. Being your father is the greatest blessing I could ever ask for and I will never stop showing up for you, supporting you and loving you with everything I have. You can already light up every room you walk into with your personality around you. wait to see you grow and chase every dream that comes your way.I will be there cheering you on through every chapter of your life.My focus is on being the father you deserve.
The 33-year-old reality star thanked fans for their support following the controversy at home, concluding:
“And to everyone who has shown kindness, support and love to me and my son during this season of our lives, thank you. It has meant more than you will ever know. I love you, friend. Always.”
Well, it’s a completely different vibe than what TFP shared for Mother’s Day! Her entire tribute was about shouts out Mikayla Matthews instead! Check out Dakota’s post (below):
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(Image via Taylor Frankie Paul/Dakota Mortensen/Instagram)
