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Jarren Duran and his parents offered statements about 2022 attempted suicide
Duran revealed the 2022 suicide attempt during the filming of a Netflix documentary.
Following the recent revelation regarding his 2022 attempted suicide, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran and his parents offered official statements regarding the matter.
Duran said in a newly-released Netflix series, “The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox,” that he tried to kill himself with a rifle amid the pressure of being a professional athlete. As Duran notes in the documentary series, the loaded rifle didn’t go off, sparing his life.
On Tuesday, a day after the news first emerged, Duran provided a quote about his admission through the team.
“Talking about this wasn’t easy, but it felt important,” Duran said in the statement. “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.
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“Right now, my focus is on the field,” he added. “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.”
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Duran’s parents, Octavio and Dena Duran, also provided a statement.
“As parents, there’s nothing harder than knowing your child was in pain,” they said. “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.”
Duran’s teammates and coaches have praised his courage for sharing the story. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the 28-year-old will have an impact.
“I truly believe that him opening up is going to help a lot of people,” Cora explained on Monday. “It takes a person with courage and being transparent and genuine to do that and I hope that’s how we see it — that he will impact others and he’s going to save lives with what he did [on] Netflix.”
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