Rachel's wife has COVID, was in grave danger, according to Rachel

[flibbitygiblets]

Just watched Rachel give an impassioned speech to others to "move heaven and earth to avoid getting Covid". "It may not be you who gets it; it may be the person you love most in the world". And "if you get sick, there's no hospital that can take you"

Apparently there was a point that they thought Rachel's SO (Susan) wouldn't survive. Sounds like she's now recovering, but they've been separated during Rachel's absence from her show while in quarantine. It's heartbreaking how much this has clearly affected her.

Powerful message.

[MFM008]

1. im not surprised

Susan is older and has health issues,
thank God it looks much better for her.

[elleng]

2. Partner.

Very powerful.

[BComplex]

14. Wife.

It's different.

It just is.

[elleng]

15. It IS different.

I haven't heard that they have married.

[BComplex]

16. They are married!

[elleng]

17. Link?

I've only found this: 'Mikula is the longtime partner of current MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow.' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Mikula

[BComplex]

18. All I know is that Rachel has called her her "wife" on her show several times.

That's why I assume they're married.

[elleng]

19. A fair assumption;

I haven't heard that.

[elleng]

21. She JUST referred to her as her 'partner.'

[BComplex]

20. Since your post, I've been searching the web, and I don't see where they ever had a legal ceremony

to get married.

I remember her talking about same sex marriage on her program one time as a legal issue, and I'm surprised not to find confirmation of a ceremony.

Maybe they didn't tie the knot, and they're just partners.

[Meowmee]

3. I am glad she is ok now hope she continues to recover

[trueblue2007]

4. RACHEL AND SUSAN LOVE EACH OTHER SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH

[Gothmog]

5. Rachel was anazing

She made a very powerful statement taking risks with COVID

[Illumination]

6. Rachel has always had a superb show! Susan must be a very special woman also. My prayers

go out to both of them...

[Upthevibe]

7. I had a feeling that it was Susan who had gotten Covid....

Rachel was amazing the way she laid it all out....Thank God Susan is on the mend. What a nightmare!

[SharonAnn]

10. I thought so, too.

[burrowowl]

8. Here's hoping she comes out OK, with no sequels!

[Old Terp]

9. Best wishes for two women of substance

That may not be the right quote but they both appear to be very special people.

[Gothmog]

11. I am glad that Susan is doing better

Link to tweet

[demigoddess]

12. I am sure we all send our love to them. They must have lots of strength.

[MustLoveBeagles]

13. Best wishes for Susan as she recovers

[Permanut]

22. Thanks for the update, flibbity..

Rachel is a national treasure. Didn't know anything about her personal life. Best wishes to them both.