Deon Derrico knows what you’re thinking and understands why.
But the reality star would like to take a moment to explain.
Just under a month ago, the TLC personality shocked fans when he and his wife, Karen, confirmed that he had finalized the divorce.
Separation comes while The final season of Doubling Down With the Derricos is currently airing on the aforementioned network… and in the meantime, the couple continues to be parents to an impressive 14 children.
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“Together, we remain united in raising our 14 beautiful children – their well-being is our priority,” Deon and Karen said in a joint statement several days ago.
“We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the sake of our family.”
Earlier this week, Karen then broke her silence on the shocking splitsaying on social media that she is “as good as can be” and adding:
“The kids are doing well. It’s summer, we definitely want to keep them all busy and entertained, and that’s the plan right now.”
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Following his wife’s message and the finalization of their divorce paperwork, Deon shared a quote on his Instagram Story from actor Robin Williams (who committed suicide in 2014) that mentioned depression, telling followers that he found the late actor’s words relatable.
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Aware of the concern that had arisen online regarding his mental health, Deon went ahead and uploaded a video in response to those concerns.
“I’m doing really well,” he said in this footage. “Just like all of us, I’m dealing with a lot, I have a lot going on — a lot of you know what I’m going through — but no, I’m not suicidal.”
The veteran reality star continued:
“When I posted that about Robin Williams, it’s because it’s true.
“He, like me, enjoyed making other people happy, but sometimes a lot of that (came) from his own pain. Same thing with me.
“I try to make people happy because of what I went through and because I understand what pain is and want to make it better for other people.
“But there’s no way I’m depressed or suicidal or any of those things.”
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According to the divorce papers, the former couple plans to share legal and physical custody of their 13 minor children equally, with Deon ordered to pay $1,166 per month in child support.
Along with an 18-year-old — whose desire to move across the country has been a point of contention this season of the TLC series — the Derricos are parents to:
Derrick, 13… twins Dallas and Denver, aged 12… quintuplets Deonee, Daician, Daiten, Deniko and Dariz, aged 10… Diez and Dior, aged 6… and triplets Dawsyn, De’Aren and Dyver, 4 years old.
The family began filming their reality show in 2020.
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Deon continued to encourage those who are dealing with depression or suicidal thoughts to reach out to a healthcare professional or local organization to find someone who can help.
These problems “can become very serious — and deadly, of course, as we all know,” he said.
“But Deon Derrico is good. I’m good, I mean I’m really and truly, mentally good. But thank you guys for voicing your concerns.”
In the caption accompanying the video, the father of 14 children added:
I have been inundated with many challenges here recently, but I am emotionally very healthy, thinking well and feeling very blessed for my great health and family!!!
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When they announced their divorce, the ex-husband and ex-wife concluded the following:
“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.”