Born unhealthy, died, revived by medicine and music, now alive
Glenda Sirota lives in Chicago, is 80 years old and says she is “living her best life” after a series of extreme medical events that placed her in a coma for 28 days. When she woke up, her body needed a lot of care but her mind and spirit were strong. She also woke up with a very unusual gift. Learn more about Glenda’s story in this podcast where she unpacks her Tiny Story.
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