I had to fight very hard to have agency in my life, have good grades, and win my freedom at the cost of the relationship with my nuclear family - that relationship hangs by a thread today.
The term ‘disruptor’ can sometimes be used with negative connotations. But every transformative agent of positive change throughout the course of history has had to disrupt something - the status quo.
Sheila was on a clear journey to overcome the obstacles in her life and to achieve her dream of becoming a photojournalist by going back to school at the age of 59. I felt that her story could bring hope to people facing similar challenges.
I don’t have a personal experience with period poverty but during my research on the taboo of menstruation, I found an article about period poverty. Period poverty has a double taboo, first because of menstruation and second because of poverty.
I realized that my son had suffered brain damage at birth resulting in multiple medical complexities and needs. It has been a rough and challenging journey raising a child with cerebral palsy here in Nigeria through childhood and adulthood.
I have always claimed my space through my work. Taking roles that have something to say - roles that challenge the status quo - Bridgerton and the role of Queen Charlotte are no different.
I decided to start my fertility journey when I was approaching 35. I wasn’t ready to have children, but I also had no idea how fertile I was and had always wondered if I was able to have children or not.
Being pregnant and extremely vulnerable with a history of PPD (Postpartum Depression) as well has made me worry endlessly about how things will pan out this time. I have not been as sick as I was with my first pregnancy - nowhere near as severe as my first.
