The Moth

Go in Peace

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Tina Zimmerman is on the cusp of empty-nest syndrome when an accident helps her decide that she wants to become a minister.

Tags Parenthood Loss Empowering Family Religion Christianity Adversity Societal expectations Acceptance Confidence PG Thought-provoking Inspiring Moving Nostalgic Uplifting Serious Optimistic Bittersweet Wistful

Storyteller

Tina Zimmerman

Featured on

Pagan Fundraisers, Blue Haired Boy, Autism and Oscar

Original Air Date

May 31, 2016

Recorded Date

June 8, 2016

“My house was about to get a whole lot quieter and I was in a panic about that.”

Photo by Sean Carter
Tina Zimmerman

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