Teddi Mellencamp continues being transparent about her health. And this time, it’s with her biggest fans, her children. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum shares stepdaughter Isabella who is 15, daughter Slate, 11, son Cruz, 9, and Dove, 4, with husband Edwin Arroyave.
The Two T’s In A Pod podcast co-host spoke of how bouts with post-partum anxiety changed her perspective on how to manage mental health. Her kids are part of the journey now, and Teddi shares some of her struggles with them.
Teddi learned “to be really transparent” with her feelings
In an exclusive interview with Page Six, Teddi revealed that she suffered “really bad” post-partum anxiety after giving birth to her second child.
“When I had it, I didn’t tell anyone” the former Bravolebrity revealed. “And I felt so much worse because I was trying to give the illusion that I was great. But then inside, I was really struggling, and it made me kind of sabotage some of my relationships in my life because I was just so unhappy but not knowing why … just trying to be everything to everybody when I couldn’t be.”
Referring to her ongoing battle against melanoma, Teddi added, “So with this, I learned I have to be really transparent with the people in my life.”
Since being diagnosed with the first of thirteen melanomas in October 2022, Teddi has used her platform to encourage followers to keep up with their medical checkups. It’s also a matter of mental health, and being honest with those closest to her about the struggles of battling such an illness.
Sharing the struggles
“I will tell them if I’m struggling. Like, today, for example, isn’t my best day. I was late to this interview, and I am never late,” she stated.
In the case of her tardiness to the interview, Teddi’s revealed the causes. She “couldn’t really sleep,” “was up really early,” “had to rush” the morning routine, and “get the kids to school.” After all that was finished, the RHOBH alum “started podcasting.”
“So right when I woke up the kids, I said to them, ‘Hey, guys, just letting you know, Mommy’s a little stressed out today,” Teddi explained. “It has nothing to do with you. I just want you to know so that if I’m a little on edge, please don’t take it personally. I just have to get 75 things done before I have to get to work at 8 a.m. And I love you so much, and I’m so proud of you. And hopefully by this afternoon, I won’t be Grumpy Mommy.’”
Teddi recently had an invasive surgery to remove the final melanoma. The surgery was celebrated as a success.
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