Deep Reads: Inside the unfolding recovery of the Fetterman family
Half a year after Sen. John Fetterman’s mental health crisis, his wife, Gisele, navigates between worry and acceptance. This Deep Reads episode is part of a collection of occasional weekend stories from “Post Reports.”
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Show Notes
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’s daily lives revolve around mental health. When people aren’t asking about Sen. John Fetterman, they’re inquiring about his wife, Gisele. Some offer their condolences, but many want to thank her. She’s 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 — 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’ll be hearing from “Post Reports.” We’re calling these stories “Deep Reads” and they’re part of The Post’s commitment to immersive and narrative journalism.
Today’s 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.