Invisible Courage with author Filomena Tripp NOW in both English & Portuguese
“Invisible Courage” shows us we all have infinite value. Discover how one courageous woman born with severe birth defects overcame immense challenges, creating a happy, nurturing and successful life.
Filomena was born October 8, 1955 in Sao Miguel, Azores. She lives in New Bedford, Massachusetts with her husband, James.
She is an Independent Living Specialist at Southeast Center for Independent Living in Fall River, Massachusetts.
She has spoken at numerous conferences and rallies, including Sao Migues, Azores where she spoke before a large gathering of disabled children and their families. She works tirelessly for people with disabilities, encouraging many to live life to their fullest potential.
Filomena received awards from The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) and Southwest Center for Independent Living (SCIL)
Filomena can be contacted by email at: filatprayer@comcast.net
Buy the Book in English or Portuguese: https://filomenatripp.com/purchase-invisible-courage/
Born with undeveloped arms and one undeveloped leg, struggle is all she has ever known. This midlife catastrophe nearly destroys her spirit and at the same time challenges her to find something wonderful about her life and more importantly, herself. Filomena reminds us to look deeply within and rediscover what has been hidden. Invisible Courage is a moving testament to the power and resilience of the human spirit.
In Filomena’s own words:
While writing Invisible Courage, I learned a great deal about myself. Sharing my story has been one of the hardest things I have ever done. Revisiting difficult situations and acknowledging very unsettling emotions has had me in tears on several occasions. Exposing my life has been a true leap of faith. My intention in writing this book is to inspire all people, including people with disabilities. I was born with three undeveloped limbs in 1955 in the Azores. It was a time of very few if any resources for people with any sort of disability. I speak to many people and realize at times we all feel unsupported in our struggles. We all have that in common.
This is what I learned, I am beautiful and enough, just the way I am. So are you! I encourage you to free yourself from anger, shame and fear. Live to the fullest the life you have been given. Be the gift you were created to be and remember loving yourself is the first step. Your corner of the world needs the very best of what you have to offer.
Filomena Tripp
