Shade Mary Ann Olaoye, Author at The Lady's Room

I actually enjoyed being 24. But for some weird reason, turning 25 came with some stark reality checks. It occured...

Feminists campaigning for women's rights

Feminists Are Allowed To Make Mistakes

August 17, 2020

Patriarchy fights feminists by devaluing their activities, making irrelevant their missions and goals but most especially, creating a distinction between...

More Than Just Hair, It’s A Statement

by Shade Mary Ann Olaoye

August 4, 2020

The first time I wanted to cut my hair as a teenager, my mother sent me off to my father...

Young black woman feeling overwhelmed and stressed

Protecting Your Mental Health And Dealing With Triggers

by Shade Mary Ann Olaoye

June 17, 2020

I do not think victims want to be remembered in such brutal manners and frankly, it does more harm than...

Lady deep in thought about a future without children

Confessing to Myself That I Might Not Want Children

by Shade Mary Ann Olaoye

June 7, 2020

I am a Nigerian lady, and I do not think I want children, I might not want them at all....