Teddi Mellencamp's Husband Edwin Arroyave Shares Cryptic Post About 'Dark Days' After Divorce Announcement

Mar. 15, 2025

Edwin Arroyave and Teddi Mellencamp.Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty

Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty

Teddi Mellencamp’s husbandEdwin Arroyaveshared a cryptic post following his wife’srecent announcement of their divorce.

On Sunday, Nov. 3, Arroyave shared two posts on his Instagram Stories about having “healthy habits” and how they can help someone through their “dark days.”

The first post was a screenshot of an app that details the entrepreneur’s sleep schedule. The picture shows that he received nine hours and 10 minutes of sleep with an “optimal” sleep score.

“I recently spoke about just getting 3 hours of sleep a night,” he wrote in a caption. “Finally got some rest!”

Shortly after, Arroyave shared a selfie of himself in athletic wear at a hot yoga studio. He continued to highlight his personal goals, writing, “You’re not always going to be motivated or inspired. That’s where rituals & habits come in.”

The Edspodcast host continued: “Having good habits is what will get you through your dark days. It’s when you’re under pressure that your true character is revealed.”

Edwin Arroyave’s post on his Instagram Stories.Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram

Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram

Mellencamp announced that she is divorcing Arroyave after 13 years of marriage in a message posted toInstagramon Saturday, Nov. 2.

“After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce,” the reality star wrote in the statement. “My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter.”

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She concluded, “Making a public statement is not something I wanted to do but in an effort to protect my family from undue speculation and rumors, I have felt being open, honest, and vulnerable is the best path forward.”

Edwin Arroyave and Teddi Mellencamp.Isaac Brekken/Getty

Isaac Brekken/Getty

Just a week before Mellencamp announced their divorce, Arroyave shared a sweet tribute to her onInstagram, in which he commended her for being transparent abouther battle with melanoma. The post, made on Oct. 25, featured a carousel of photos and videos of them attending a recent gala for the Melanoma Research Foundation

“I always say life and pain are inseparable,” Arroyave captioned the post. “And to see @teddimellencamp embrace her pain and use it for the greater good again last night as she emceed the @curemelanoma gala, was a beautiful reminder of what she is capable of.”

He continued: “Her story has already saved lives. And I couldn’t be prouder that she will continue to save more. Love you, Teds.”

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Mellencamp was photographedwalking down a street in Los Angeleson the same day she announced her split. She was pictured in an oversized beige hoodie, matching Los Angeles Dodgers cap and a pair of sneakers on the outing. The reality star appeared to be wearing a ring on her wedding finger while on a phone call.

The pair, who wed in 2011, share daughtersSlate, 12, and Dove, 4, as well as son Cruz, 10. Mellencamp is also stepmom to Arroyave’s daughter Isabella, 15.

source: people.com