On October 17, 2012, Mary Louise Cole unexpectedly suffered a subdural hematoma – collection of blood on the surface of the brain resulting in a stroke. This caused a series of events that kept her in the hospital for almost a month. Mary believes her journey to recovery began while receiving therapy in the stroke program at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.

Listen to Mary reflect on her experience at Mary Free Bed and how she plans for a bright future.

Eric Miller is Mary Free Bed’s photojournalist and media specialist. Eric has a passion for capturing patient’s experiences through video and still photography.

Tags: Stroke, Stroke Rehabilitation, stroke therapy