Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry Split, Was Past Trauma the Main Trigger?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Shocking news has come from the entertainment world: Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry, stars of the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," have officially announced their separation.

The announcement was made in the premiere episode of the show's fourth season, which aired on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Mikayla Matthews, now 25, openly revealed that intimacy issues stemming from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse were at the heart of the issue.

Jace Terry, 30, felt frustrated that Mikayla hadn't been willing to commit to the trauma therapy they needed.

Although difficult, the decision to separate was made for the good of both parties, especially their children.

In a heartbreaking confession, Mikayla Matthews revealed details about the trauma of sexual abuse she experienced from age 6 to 15.

This painful experience left deep scars that have impacted her life, including the intimacy aspect of her marriage to Jace.

“Last season, we dove into the beginning stages of it, and that was me revisiting all this trauma for the first time as well,” she says of her experience being sexually abused.

“It's still new to me, and it's new to him, and we're just navigating it the best way that we can,” Matthews continues, referencing her relationship with Terry. “Unfortunately, I think it's just something that's going take a lot more time. I feel like that's all I can say on it now.”

Over the past six years, Mikayla explained that sexual activity began to trigger her trauma, creating a significant obstacle in her relationship.

Physical contact, even simple kissing, became a painful trigger for Mikayla, ultimately stifling the physical and emotional connection between her and Jace.

Mikayla felt her nervous system was constantly in "fight-or-flight" mode and she was "maxed out" when it came to discussing sex and intimacy.

Jace Terry, on the other hand, was eager for Mikayla to commit to trauma therapy to address these issues.

However, Mikayla felt she had reached her limit and rejected the suggestion, stating that she had already been to numerous therapies.

Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry first met when she was 16 and he was 21.

Their relationship blossomed, and less than a month into their relationship, Mikayla discovered she was pregnant.

They married on March 1, 2018, shortly after welcoming their first child, Beckham, who was born in July 2017.

Throughout their marriage, the couple has been blessed with four children.

After Beckham, they had Haven, born in August 2019, Tommie, born in November 2021, and their youngest daughter, Lottie, born in July 2025.

The presence of these four children is one of the strong reasons why Mikayla and Jace maintain a strong relationship despite their separation.

Despite announcing their separation, Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry stated that they will continue to see each other regularly.

They emphasized that they have no intention of separating permanently, especially for the sake of their children.

Jace Terry specifically stated his desire for his children to grow up seeing a healthy and intimate relationship between their parents.

Jace is determined to maintain this separation until Mikayla is ready to commit to a healthy and intimate relationship.

Mikayla, on the other hand, is seeking comfort and support from the MomTok community during this difficult time.

This separation is a major storyline that will be further explored in the fourth season of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," providing an honest look at the challenges they face.