Deep Reads: Inside the unfolding recovery of the Fetterman family
After the stress of a senatorial campaign, a stroke and the auditory processing disorder that followed, depression became severe for Sen. John Fetterman. Then came the hospitalization
Now, the Fetterman family\u2019s daily lives revolve around mental health. When people aren\u2019t asking about Sen. John Fetterman, they\u2019re inquiring about his wife, Gisele. Some offer their condolences, but many want to thank her. She\u2019s become a safe space for those who are struggling with mental health crises in their own families. They tell her they are scared and worried \u2014 and they wonder if maybe Gisele is scared and worried, too.
In the midst of uncertainty, Gisele and her family learn to adapt to a new normal.
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This story is part of a collection of new, occasional bonus episodes you\u2019ll be hearing from \u201cPost Reports.\u201d We\u2019re calling these stories \u201cDeep Reads\u201d and they\u2019re part of The Post\u2019s commitment to immersive and narrative journalism.
Today\u2019s story was written by Ruby Cramer and read by Adrienne Walker for Noa: News Over Audio, an app offering curated audio articles. It was originally published on Sept. 23, 2023.