Episode

An unexpected place of healing - Ramona Pierson

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TED-Ed
Published
Jul 24, 2026
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957
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Summary

When Ramona Pierson was 22, she was hit by a drunk driver and spent 18 months in a coma. In this talk, she tells the remarkable story of her recovery -- drawing on the collective skills and wisdom of a senior citizens' home. (Filmed at TEDxDU.)Talk by Ramona Pierson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices