Fetterman says his kids were his "emergency brake" that stopped him from taking his own life
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Senator John Fetterman shared that his children prevented him from taking his own life during depression.
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Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania stated his three children served as his "emergency brake" that prevented him from taking his own life. Fetterman credited his children for saving him from suicidal thoughts during his battle with depression. He shared this information with Major Garrett on "The Takeout."
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