Teddi Mellencamp marks the 12th anniversary of meeting her ex, Edwin Arroyave, just two months after filing for divorce.
On November 2, Teddi Mellencamp revealed her decision to separate from Edwin Arroyave after 13 years of marriage. Despite the divorce, Mellencamp expressed gratitude for their time together.
On December 26, the *Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* alum, 43, marked the 12th anniversary of meeting Arroyave with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
Sharing two throwback photos, Mellencamp reflected on the impact of their 13-year marriage. «16 years ago, @edwinarroyaveofficial and I met,» she wrote.
«I’ll always be thankful for that night at Coco Deville. I never realized I wanted children until meeting my amazing stepdaughter, Isabella.»
She continued, «My love for her changed my life, and five years later came Slate, then Cruz, and our miracle baby Dove in 2020.»
Mellencamp added, «I may not be perfect, but being a mother has been the greatest gift you could have given me. Thank you always and forever.»
«After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to file for divorce,» Teddi Mellencamp shared in her statement. «My focus is on my children, ensuring their privacy and well-being as we navigate this new chapter.»
She added, «I didn’t want to make a public statement, but to protect my family from unnecessary speculation, I felt being open and honest was the best approach.»
Just a day after publicly announcing the split, Mellencamp filed for divorce.
In the days that followed, rumors about the reasons behind their separation began to circulate. On the Nov.
14 episode of her *Two Ts In a Pod* podcast with Tamra Judge, Mellencamp hinted at the speculation, acknowledging that «there are multiple sides to every story.»
She continued, «I’m not confirming or denying anything, but there are many people involved. As I’ve said before, my kids are the priority, and for now, that’s all I’m going to discuss.»
