AceShowbiz - Teddi Mellencamp, known for her role in "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," announced her split from Edwin Arroyave, her husband of 13 years. The couple shares three children together: Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, four, in addition to Isabella, 15, Edwin's daughter from a previous relationship.

On both social media and her podcast "Two Ts In A Pod," which she co-hosts with Tamra Judge, Mellencamp has candidly discussed the challenges of ensuring her children's privacy during this turbulent time. She explained the necessity of announcing the divorce publicly due to her recognizable name and the inevitability of the matter becoming public once filed in the court system.

"I am doing alright," Teddi said. "I just didn't want it to blow up," she revealed on her podcast. "When your name is recognizable and you file, it becomes public," she added.

Despite her usual openness on reality TV and her podcast, Mellencamp emphasized her desire to protect her children from undue scrutiny. "I'm obviously only gonna share what I shared on social media, and I am just trying - I don't even know how to say this eloquently - but I am just trying my hardest to make sure my kids' privacy is protected right now, and that we're able to have all these conversations."

Mellencamp acknowledged the irony of requesting privacy while being a public figure who discusses other reality stars' personal lives. Yet, she pointed out the distinct difference when it comes to matters involving children.

"Being somebody who recaps other people's things, [it's like], 'Don't be a hypocrite, Teddi.' But when it does come to this and children, I think there's just room … it's a little bit different," she asserted.

Following the divorce announcement, Teddi emphasized her commitment to self-care. She shared on social media how important physical activity and accountability are for her well-being. "Moving your body, raising your heart rate, having a little sweat, and taking care of yourself is going to make you feel better," Teddi noted, highlighting her accountability coaching business, Go All In.

The court documents revealed that Teddi filed for divorce on November 1, citing irreconcilable differences, and listed October 20 as the date of separation. She is seeking primary legal and physical custody of their children while allowing "reasonable and frequent" visitation for Edwin. Additionally, she requested spousal support and that Edwin be responsible for all attorney's fees and costs.

Despite the public nature of their split, both Teddi and Edwin have shown mutual respect in their statements. Edwin's social media posts, though cryptic, indicated his efforts to stay positive and maintain good habits amid this challenging period.

As Teddi continues to navigate this new chapter, her main focus remains the well-being of her children and ensuring their privacy and stability during this pivotal time.