About Zina Hermez

Career

Zina is an author, a writing and marketing coach, and a long-time educator. She also hosts masterminds and workshops. She’s taught thousands of courses throughout the years to people of all ages that have come from many different backgrounds and parts of the world.

Zina’s worked as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Tutor to top executives at automotive corporations in the Detroit area for years and has taught academics to children in various subjects. Zina continues to influence numerous people through her teaching and work.

Writing:

Zina’s written several hundred articles. Her guest posts have been featured in Christianity Today, the Southern Writers Magazine, the Breathe Conference blog, the Salonpas blog, and the Suite T blog among many other places.

She’s the author of the Not Without God books. Her books, Not Without God: A Story of Survival, and Not Without God: Hope In the Storm have impacted many people. Zina writes about overcoming a catastrophic accident at just the young age of sixteen years old and how she survived and learned to walk through her faith in the Lord.

She has developed the “Writing Because I Can’t Not Write Group – For seasoned and aspiring writers.” Zina hosts FREE workshops via Zoom almost every Friday and also teaches a free Zoom course online to academic students. She’s made a networking ‘hub’ many influential authors, speakers, and marketers have joined her meetings.

Faith disclaimer

Zina believes that God loves everyone primarily because we are his children.

She says he loves us the way we are. Grace is not earned; it is freely given. “If grace were given to us because of our works, we would not always demonstrate that we deserve it.” 

Paul the apostle, the great writer (transcriber) of the Bible says, “For by grace you have been saved, and it is not of your own doing, it is a gift from God.” (Ephesians 2:8)

Early life

Sadly, Zina became paralyzed after being hit by a car while trying to cross the street on her way to school.

It’s a miracle from the Lord that she’s alive. She uses crutches (“the kind with the rings around the arms”) or a wheelchair to get around. Zina says her walking endurance is not where she’d like it to be, but she is hopeful about being healed in the future with recent developments in AI technology,

Some doctors predicted Zina would never walk, so the progress she has made is huge.

143 thoughts on “About Zina Hermez”

  1. Dear Zina,
    Thanks for your msg, My friend is T4 level SCI injury since 1993 (20years) he is paralyze and now going to do surgery for SCI and he is also doing PT continuously . We hope and pray one day he will stand from a wheelchair . I believe Jesus will bless him. We are going to do surgery soon, I will let you know, Thank you

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    1. To Zina thanks for encouraging all of us with back injuries .You are a real inspiration to us Have a Blessed New Year God Bless !Tom Siemer

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        1. Hi Zina ,God has helped all of us is so many ways.I do have a few injuries and I pray how I can do different jobs with theseinjuries.and The Lord always shows me.Daniel 6 26-28.Zina you really did help me through a dark time in my life.I say thanks! signed Tom from Australia

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    5. Hi Lisa, you are a real inspiration.I was in a major car crash. Tboned by a car going 60 miles an hour. From 2 crushed vert. I had a lot of pain. Rehab. But miraculously, the Lord healed my family and stood with us. God Bless! Tom

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    1. Thanks Zina you are a real inspiration.The christians around the world need your inspiration. Thanks for you prayers. Robyn and I will be praying for you also. God Bless! Tom Melbourne Australia

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  4. Hi Zina Praise someone understands.You are inspirational, I was just in a auto accident.T5-T6 other injuries.My wife and I were missionaries in Africa and Europe. I know the Lord has other things for us. Thanks again for your blog, Signed Brother in Christ Tom F. Siemer

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  5. Hi Zina:

    My 17 year old son is a recent (May 2013) paraplegic. He is walking with forearm crutches and has even challenged the PT to let him walk without any assistance. He is determined. His biggest concerns are the feeling that everyone is looking at him when he is in public. We too have ice in the winter and think your blog will help him. He hasn’t reached out to the SCI community yet and wonder if you might suggest a method to get him to find out whose there to talk and support with. BTW, he has is own individual PT, his MOM, who I am finding to be incredible in his journey.

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    1. Hi Mike, I can relate to your son’s concerns. I was around his age when my accident happened. It’s great that he is so determined. As far as reaching out, please feel free to let him know about my blog. He is more than welcome to write to me or subscribe. I will send you an email with networks, foundations, or on line support that I know of. It is wonderful that his mom is his PT. It sounds like he is already making a lot of progress!

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  6. Hi Zina,

    You are truly an inspiration. Your optimism and your faith is what heals you. I am happy to hear your stories. There are many people who needs your words of encouragement. I’ll share this with my friends who have been victims of personal injury.

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  8. Hello Zina,
    I have read your Blog, I fully agree with your opinion. I also like to spend a time in the book store in the US. But In Japan, we can’t see any cafe areas and tables & chairs in the book store. I think Japanese book store has a strong tendency to avoid that the customer would stay there for a long time, but the US case is completely opposite. I like this type of the US culture. Everyone can spend a good time in the store which they like. I hope I could read the book which you wrote near future. Of course, I will purchase your book at that time!

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  9. On July 17th 2012, I sustained a spinal cord injury from a dirtbike accident. I fractured my T-5, T-6, and C-6 with a dislocation. What a blow to my life, or anybody’s life for that matter….It’s only been 7 mo post accident and feels like a bad dream that I can’t wake up from…I’m a paraplegic…I didn’t have any movement after the surgery..I went to Craig Hospital for 2 mo after the accident for rehab. I started getting rapid return in movement of my legs…when I got back home I started hammering out PT 3 days week..first I used a standing frame…then I went to a walker with no wheels….now I’m in the process of learning to use crutches and its only been 7 mo post accident. The spinal surgeon said the probability of me ever walking was slim..so by the grace of God and hard work, I’m determined to beat the odds!!! So never give up!!! It’s great to see people on here giving support, advice, and mostly HOPE…

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  10. I’m so happy to have found this blog. I feel like I’m smiling as I read this. I don’t feel so alone. PRAISE GOD!!! Thanks for your kind words Humblejuan and I’m so sorry to hear about your accident. Zina thank you for all your support as well and the emails. Well I’m hoping today is going to be a productive day. I’m going to a store that sell products for the handicap to make life easier for us to get around. I’m just praying its not to expensive. I was given a walker and a cane. I think the one that holds both arms would be better for me a regular cane is scary I feel like I’m going to fall. I’m kind off excited to be leaving this house it’s been so cold and so much ice outside I’m so afraid to go out. I need to ask God to take away my fears. Well off I go this morning to do some shopping just waiting for my daughter. I’m so blessed to have met you all may The Lord bless you and keep you all under His wing. God bless

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  11. Hi. I have never blogged before and I just had my injury in feb 2012. I kinda feel really lost right now. I am a Christian and have been one since 1992. My feelings are all over the place. One minute I have the joy of the Holy Spirit and have Faith but then there are days that all I do is cry. I had fell on ice helping an ill ol lady and ended up fracturing my L4-5 disk. The disk was pinching a nerve which caused me lots of pain. I went to the hospital like 3 times before they said it was a pinched nerve. So I get referred to a neurologist, he says I have to have a simple operation and all he has to do is shave a disk off the nerves and I should be fine. During the operation my aourda was severed. The doctor calls the helicopter to tranfer me to mass general in Boston. They made it there in 12 minutes I was not suppose to survive but by the grace of God I did. Now I have nerve damage on both legs and I can’t walk. It hurts to walk I’m always in pain. I do get around the best I can a few steps here and there but I cannot walk more then 3 minutes. If I sit I could get up and do another 2 minutes and that’s how I walk. The doctors said I have a spinal cord injury. I’m just wondering if I’m ever going to walk again. I’m not a fighter right now I seem to be just gaining wieght now that I’m not moving around and I need some kind of motivation. I guess I’m very depressed. I do pray all the time but I need help!

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    1. Nellie, I’m so sorry you had an accident and that things have been so tragic for you. It’s unfortunate how things happen sometimes. Please never give up on faith. Even if you can walk for three minutes that is amazing. Even if it hurts. You are not paralyzed. God loves you as he loves me and everyone. I could never promise someone whether or not they will walk normally, but the fact that you can walk at all is very positive. I walked again with walking devices, but it was through a lot of hard work and my faith. I’m going to send you a personal email so we can stay in touch. I’m pulling for you, and praying for you as well!

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      1. Greetings Nellie,

        I was in a car accident in 2007 and I have not been the same since. Please hang in there! There is something in your story that can help others.

        I have a similar challenge with my walking, my cervical was severely damaged in the car accident and my sciatic nerve was also damaged just name a few of the things I was diagnosed with.

        When I walk for several minutes now my feet sting, burn and I have electrical charges that go throughout my body. But as much of a challenge as I have now, I am blessed because I get to share with you and say hang in there; You Are A Gift From God!

        Much Love,

        Juan

        P.S. Please know that all the following emotions are okay: Crying, Screaming, and most important is Laughing!

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  12. Thank you for your positive attitude its great to see. I dont know what exercises to exactly do. I am waiting on a standing frame to be approved and I loved standing on that forever! I was told I would not walk and that the way my neck is put back together is completely bent the other way which causes pain and evenually without surgery will cause me to become a quad. I am working on that right now but through a divorce I will be losing my primary insurance and I dont know exactly what I am going to do for the long run. I need help and advice so bad. I could use some wisdom from you or others who have commented. I so want to walk again. I got in a car accident and the surgeon goofed and compressed my disc causing the paralysis. I have children who have to live in other places right now while I try to get my life together I dont know how. But thank you for your blog. I appreciate it.

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    2. Hi Carol, i’m sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. It’s unfortunate you had a surgery that went wrong. The standing frame is a great way to start to get return of blood flow and strength in your legs. I hope you get that soon. If you get a physical therapist or trainer they can design exercises tailored to your needs so I highly recommend that if you are able to. I’m not a doctor or surgeon so I can’t give you advice as far as surgery; I just hope it gets corrected. As for me, some said I would never walk. So if you believe you will have the ability to that is faith, and you should hold onto it!

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  13. It was a pleasure bumping into you the other day. You are a beautiful Soul, I am blessed for having the opportunity to meet you.

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      1. With Souls like you on my path, it gives me energy to push forward with my healing challenge. Your name is perfect; Zina, to me seems like a spiritual warrior angel who has come here to help people fight the good fight. Go Zina!

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  14. It was the same way when I got hit but now I am better that was 20 years ago. It was in the summer of July of 1992 I had faced many challenges in my life.

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