After some downplayed her condition, Mikayla Matthews is setting the record straight on the devastating reality of having a severe skin issue. Opening up about a time when her health affected her quality of life and mental state, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star described how she felt in the early days of her journey while sharing a powerful message of gratitude and healing as she looks at how far she’s come. 

Mikayla Matthews Gets Real About Her Chronic Skin Condition

Matthews hasn’t shied away from sharing her healing journey with fans since her early days on the reality show. As she’s currently taking more drastic steps to aid in healing, such as spending an extended amount of time in Hawaii and planning an upcoming healing retreat, she’s now clapping back at the people who comment about her chronic skin condition negatively.

The “Mormon Wives” star recently took to social media to share her thoughts and some of the footage she’s taken along the way.

Mikayla Matthews Shared Footage From The Past Four Years

In a recently shared video on Instagram and TikTok, Matthews takes viewers on a journey through what it’s been like dealing with her chronic skin condition. On the screen, she wrote, “A drag path…but it’s the 4 years of joy and time with my kids I was robbed of going through debilitating chronic illness.”

Her caption gives more of the story.

“For everyone saying it’s just ‘rashes’ or minimizing the mental and physical toll severe skin conditions can have on someone, it can completely take away your quality of life, your will to live, and leave lasting effects on every part of your life,” she wrote. “Looking back at these videos is super triggering, but also such a reminder that healing is possible. I remember being at my absolute lowest mentally and physically with my health like it was yesterday, and I would’ve begged to be where I’m at today. So for that, I’m so so grateful for the progress and continued healing.”

The Comment Section Lit Up With Relatable Stories And Support

On both Instagram and TikTok, viewers wasted no time leaving Matthews a supportive comment. Some even shared their own relatable stories.

“THANK YOU for being so open and talking about your chronic illness and sharing the hard parts and the images & videos that show the toughest days. It’s going to help so many other chronically ill women feel seen and understood in a world that constantly gaslights us. I went through a period with similar skin issues from MCAS triggering my eczema and it was so painful, all of my sheets and clothes ended up covered with blood from subconsciously scratching or the cracking of my skin. The ocean also always helped me like it’s helping you it really is a place of healing,” one person shared.

Another said, “Thank you for being brave enough to share your journey, girly! You’re not only building self-love, self-care and confidence, but you’re building community here. Keep going, we’re all stronger than we think! You got this.”

One other viewer shared, “It’s psoriasis!! I have that too, and I used to have terrible outbreaks like yours when i was going through trauma/long periods of stress. Get yourself some peace Mikayla!! Sending you all my love girlie.”

The Reality Star Recently Left Utah For Hawaii

About a month ago, Matthews shared that she was leaving Utah for a month to work on healing in Hawaii. She’s been actively documenting the journey on her TikTok page.

Each day in Hawaii, she posted a video sharing an update. Yesterday, she shared that it was her last day in Maui and gave a glimpse of her traveling and the beautiful scenery of the island.

Viewers offered Matthews some support in the comment section.

“I been loving this vlog keep it coming, praying your skin do better,” one person said. Another added, “Way to stop and cherish the moments along the journey! You’re crushing it girl!”

Mikayla Matthews Recently Shared Information About A Detox Retreat

About a month ago, Matthews shared that’s she’s planning a visit to Switzerland to do a detox retreat. She even began taking applications to bring a fan who’s also struggling with a chronic illness with her.

“It would just make me so happy to take one of you guys with me who also are dealing with chronic illness,” she said. “Pay for your flight, pay for your treatment at the detox center that I’m going to. So if you or anyone you know will benefit from this, I’m going to leave a link in my bio for you.”

No update yet on who she’s taking and when she’s going, but fans will likely get a glimpse into the experience on her social media pages.