Deon Derrico is setting the record straight about her mental health following her divorce from Karen Derrico.
O Doubling down with the Derricos star took to Instagram and posted a video from her mother GG’s bedside at a hospital, where she was observed overnight due to an undisclosed illness. After sharing that her mom is “doing great,” Deon continued with what he called “a public service announcement.”
“I have a PSA – public service announcement – I’m mentally great,” he said. “I really am. It’s not a cover-up. It’s not a facade. I’m doing great. Just like all of us, I’m dealing with a lot. I have a lot going on. A lot of you know what I have going on, but no, I’m not suicidal.”
Deon said he felt compelled to clarify a recent post about the late Robin Williams.
“When I shared the story on my Instagram about actor Robin Williams, it was because he was truly loved by millions, but his sadness didn’t allow him to overcome those inner emotions!” Deon wrote in his lengthy caption. ‘So I shared this post to help anyone and everyone who is possibly dealing with something that is causing suffering in their life! I am in no way SAD or depressed, I have never been suicidal!!!!’
Deon’s post comes just weeks after it was reported that Karen and Deon called it quits after asked for divorce on June 4th. Just two days later, a sentence was handed down. Karen and Deon share 14 children, including 13 minor children.TMZ previously reported that Deon and Karen are sharing legal and physical custody, and he will pay Karen $1,166 a month in child support while she takes responsibility for the children’s medical insurance.
In a statement to ET, Karen and Deon said, “Together, we remain united in raising our 14 beautiful children – their well-being is our priority. We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.”
Karen gave birth to all 14 children naturallywhich included two single births (Darian, 18, and Derek, 13), twins (Dallas and Denver, 12), quintuplets (Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko and Dariz, 10), twins (Diez and Dior, 6) and triplets (Dawsyn, De’Aren, and Dyver, 4).
The family reality show, Doubling down with the Derricos, chronicled his family life since 2020.
Last week, Karen shared during a live session on Instagram that she is also fine after the divorce.
“I’m doing as well as I can. The kids are doing well,” said Karen, smiling. “It’s summer, we definitely want to keep them all busy and occupied and that’s the plan right now.”
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