Teddi Mellencamp is navigating her new life and embracing the changes that come with it.

Just two months after publicly announcing her divorce from husband Edwin Arroyave, the former star of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills faced her first Christmas alone, a milestone moment filled with mixed emotions. This transition to single parenthood is challenging, yet she is finding her way through it.

In a candid moment, she shared a video of herself donning pajamas and singing Jamie O’Neal’s heartfelt song “All By Myself,” playfully referencing the beloved character played by Renée Zellweger. “If I don’t laugh at myself, I would cry,” she remarked, highlighting the importance of self-care and humor during tough times.

While her children, Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 4, were spending the day with their dad, she openly expressed her feelings. “I know they’re in great hands with an amazing dad, but that doesn’t mean I can’t feel some type of way,” she confessed. To cope, she treated herself to $64 worth of Thai food, indulged in cookie dough (because who has time to bake?), and binge-watched nine episodes of the gripping series Lioness.

At 43 years old, Mellencamp recognizes she isn’t alone in feeling a lack of Christmas spirit. “To all my parents out there going through this,” she shared, “I love you. What are all the tips for powering through?” Her message resonates with many who face similar challenges during the holiday season.