How optimism, positivity & determination triumphed Palsy. | Frederika Menezes | TEDxPanaji

Frederika Menezes was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. However, that did not stop her from living life to the fullest. She shares how she triumphed over her condition. “You are beautiful, you are intelligent”, these words from her mother inspired her and today she is an author, poet & artist who is a living example of optimism, positivity & determination. Frederika Menezes is an author, poet and artist best known for her book, Unforgotten (which was a love story for young adults). A poem of hers, The Different Normals, features in the Class XI English textbook of the Goa Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE).
Frederika's was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. But that has not stopped her from living her life to the fullest and being an inspiration to others. She found her passion in writing poems. Frederika started by typing on a typewriter, and later, on her smartphone.
Frederika's works include The Portrait (a collection of poems), The Pepperns and Wars of the Mind (a fantasy novel) & Stories in Rhyme (which was a book of verse for children). She is also a budding artist. She does her paintings digitally (on a tablet, smartphone or PC), using only one finger. Some of her paintings include The Grieving Madonna, Tourada, Mother Sea and First Kiss. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@adamh542]

The pure spirit of determination on full display.

[@melodylaila]

Absolutely love ♥️ You are a Hero!
Good on your mum and dad for bringing you up to know your worth! They're awesome also!

[@kumaran-et8gc]

Salute . Proud to have known you .

[@pratikshakesarkar5435]

The best motivation and inspiration for the upcoming youth........... Her poems are really the best.... Wonderful mind and spirit...

[@leoncalvin6334]

I salute you. And also salute your godly parents. What excuse should I give in my life, when you have achieved so much more than I have.

[@broccoli4736]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SandaStratan]

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@benyfernandes2425]

I m proud of U darling Frederika! God bless u n yr family abundantly.

[@ice__bear]

Beautiful lady you inspire us all, keep going✨❤️

[@Shaneisgod69]

This has been beautiful to watch. Thank you