Statement From Jarren Duran And Octavio And Dena Duran
BOSTON, MA ¨C The Red Sox today issued the following statements from Jarren Duran and his parents Octavio and Dena Duran regarding episode 4 of the Netflix docuseries The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox.
Statement from Jarren Duran
¡°Talking about this wasn¡¯t easy, but it felt important. I trusted the Netflix crew, and I knew that if I was going to share this, I had to be real about it. A few years ago, I found myself in a dark place, but I¡¯m still here, and I¡¯m so lucky I am. And if my story can help even one person, then it was worth telling. It¡¯s that ability to help, to reach those who feel alone, that motivated me to tell my story. Right now, my focus is on the field. We have a postseason to chase, and that¡¯s where my head is. I¡¯ve shared what I needed to share, and I appreciate everyone¡¯s understanding that my focus right now is on baseball and helping my team win a World Series. I am grateful for the tremendous support I¡¯ve received. If you¡¯re struggling, please know there¡¯s help. You can call a friend, a trusted person, your doctor, or an organization like Samaritans. And, if you¡¯re in immediate danger, call 988.¡±
Statement from Jarren Duran¡¯s Parents, Octavio and Dena Duran
¡°As parents, there¡¯s nothing harder than knowing your child was in pain. We only recently learned the full extent of what Jarren went through, and it was heartbreaking to hear. We are beyond grateful that he is still here, that he has found the courage to keep going, and that he is using his voice to help others. If his story can help even one person, then it was worth sharing. We are incredibly proud of the man he is today and love him more than words can say. We will always be in his corner.¡±
Resources for the Community
- Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line ¨C Boston-based mobile crisis services for mental health is available by calling 833-773-2445.
- Samaritans, Inc. ¨C suicide prevention and mental health services including peer-to-peer texting service for people up to 24 years old (Text 439-726): samaritanshope.org
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline is available by calling 988.