Gwen Stefani talks shared custody of her sons, 'juicy story' behind her split with Gavin Rossdale

Six months afterannouncing her separation from Gavin Rossdale, Gwen Stefani hasopened up about why she decided to walk away from her 13-year marriage. “It's a really good, juicy story,” revealed the singerto The New York Times.

In order to protecther three children, the No Doubt singer won't go into details about why thecouple decided to call it quits, but she does hint: “If I could, I would justtell you everything, and you would just be in shock.” 

Gwen said of the reason behind her marriage breakdown, “It's a really good, juicy story” Photo: Getty Images

“Mylife was literally blown up into my face... Iliterally was so sheltered and naïve, and that's a lot why I think Igot myself into so much trouble, in a way,” revealed the UsedTo Love You singer.

Gwen now has shared custody of the couple's children– Kingston, 9, Zuma, 7, and Apollo, 2 – and struggles with the fact that she now only sees them 50 percent of the time. “It's like, the mostunjust, unbelievable system,” the singer said. However, she said that time on her own gave her a chance to heal and that the “blessing” in it was that shehad time to be creative.

Since her split from Gavin, seen here, the singer has channeled her heartbreak into her music Photo: Getty Images

Notknowing where to turn during her heartbreak, Gwen found herself channeling her pain into writing new music. Sitting down to reflecton the situation the 46-year-old was inspired to write an honest andcandid album about her traumatic year. Once the floodgates opened thestar penned her first solo album in a decade, This Is What the TruthFeels Like.

The singer is now dating country music star Blake Shelton Photo: Getty Images

Followingher separation, Gwen has gone on to find love again, in the form ofcountry music singer Blake Shelton. The pair have been friends foryears, both acting as mentors on the TV show The Voice, buttheir romance blossomed when they found comfort in each otherfollowing their respective divorces.

Gwenmay be moving on with her life but admits that some days are stillhard. “I'm not going to say I'm not still picking up the pieces andevery day isn't a challenge. I'm still in shock. But it's an awesometime.”