Man Stands by Liberal-Turned Wife’s Side, Plans to Get Her Treated by the Best Doctors
- Chadwick Dolgos
- May 30
- 2 min read
A devoted husband from suburban Ohio has vowed to stand by his wife of 40 years after she developed what he describes as a severe ideological affliction.
John Harper, a retired mechanic, told reporters that his wife, Susan, began exhibiting alarming symptoms of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) after befriending a new group of women at a local book club.
Once a staunch conservative who campaigned for Reagan in the 1980s, Susan has since registered as a Democrat, gained 60 pounds, dyed her hair purple, and now watches MSNBC for hours daily.
“It’s like she’s got Alzheimer’s or dementia, but instead of forgetting who she is, she’s forgotten what she believes,” he said.
Doctors have yet to classify this phenomenon, though Harper insists it’s a real disorder. He attributes the change to Susan’s new friends, whom he claims “spread their views like a virus.”
The couple’s home, once filled with framed photos of family vacations, now displays posters of progressive activists. Susan’s wardrobe has shifted from modest dresses to tie-dye shirts with slogans Harper refuses to read aloud.
Neighbors report hearing heated arguments about climate change and killing babies emanating from the Harper residence.
Despite the strain, Harper remains committed. “She’s still my Susan, somewhere in there,” he said.
He has begun researching treatment options, hoping to find a specialist who can help. “I’m not giving up. We’ve been through too much.”
Local pastor Michael Reynolds offered a different perspective. “This isn’t a medical issue; it’s a spiritual one,” he said.
Reynolds has invited Susan to his church’s “Back to Basics” seminar, which promises to reconnect attendees with traditional values. Harper, however, is skeptical of non-medical interventions.
The situation has drawn attention from community members, some of whom have started a crowdfunding campaign to support Harper’s search for a cure. Others have expressed sympathy but urged him to accept Susan’s new identity.
Harper dismisses such advice, insisting that his wife’s transformation is reversible.
Medical professionals contacted for comment were hesitant to weigh in. Dr. Emily Torres, a psychiatrist, noted that rapid shifts in ideology can occur under social pressure but stopped short of calling it a diagnosable condition.
“We’d need more research to understand this fully,” she said.
Harper, undeterred, plans to consult with top doctors across the country. “If there’s a way to bring her back, I’ll find it,” he vowed.
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