Little Mix sensation Perrie Edwards has bravely revealed the devastating emotional turmoil she experienced following her split from footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, admitting her "world completely crumbled" during what should have been one of the happiest periods of her life.
The 30-year-old singer, who shares two-year-old son Axel with her former partner, described the painful paradox of navigating new motherhood while her relationship was falling apart. In a candid new interview, Edwards confessed she felt completely "broken" by the unexpected separation.
The Double Whammy: Motherhood and Heartbreak
"Becoming a new mum is challenging enough," Edwards shared, "but going through a breakup at the same time was utterly overwhelming. I felt like my world had completely fallen apart."
The timing couldn't have been more cruel - just as she was adapting to life with newborn Axel, her nearly decade-long relationship with the Liverpool midfielder came to an abrupt end.
Finding Strength in Motherhood
Despite the emotional devastation, Edwards credits her son with giving her the strength to carry on. "Axel became my reason to get out of bed every morning," she revealed. "When you have a little one depending on you, you have no choice but to keep going."
The former X Factor winner described how motherhood forced her to compartmentalise her pain and focus on providing a stable environment for her child, even when she felt like she was "falling apart inside."
Moving Forward with Positivity
Now, months after the separation was announced, Edwards says she's focusing on the future and maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship with Oxlade-Chamberlain for Axel's sake.
"We're both committed to being the best parents we can be," she explained. "It's about putting Axel first and making sure he feels loved and secure."
Edwards' honest account of navigating heartbreak while caring for a newborn has resonated with fans worldwide, showcasing the reality behind the celebrity glamour and proving that even pop stars aren't immune to life's toughest challenges.
