“People Called Me Chewbacca,” a Woman Shares Her Story to Show That Body Hair Shouldn’t Be Criticized

Samantha Allen, a 28-year-old woman, was diagnosed with a rare condition at an early age. Her life wasn’t always easy because she was different from others, which, in some ways, affected many things. But Samantha decided to embrace her body as it is, accept it, and, moreover, encourage everyone to do the same. Let’s see what she has to say.

She has a rare condition.

Samantha Allen, a woman who has a rare condition that results in her sprouting excessive hair all over her body in addition to other painful symptoms, has been long criticized. Although the dedicated woman suffers from a condition, she hasn’t allowed that to stop her from trying to motivate others on social media.

Many find her brave.

Samantha Allen, 28, told Media Drum World about her situation: “I have had many women claim I am brave.” She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, an illness that causes hirsutism by causing the ovaries to produce excessive amounts of male sex hormones. The condition affects up to 10% of women of childbearing age, and about 70% to 80% of all people with PCOS.

She experienced the symptoms at an early age.

Allen, who moved to Oklahoma from New York state in 2021, first experienced the illness’s symptoms when he was a small kid. She claimed that she began shaving her legs at the age of 8 and that by the time she was 11, she had facial hair.

She has been through so much over the years.

Samantha shared that throughout middle school and high school, she was the target of constant “hair-rassment” because of her unnecessary tufts. “People called me Chewbacca, a man,” lamented the young woman, referring to the furry Star Wars character.

Now, Samantha is receiving a number of lovely comments.

“Seeing my pictures and story out there helps women in their journey as well,” she said. Some comments from her Instagram say things like, “I just want to say that you’re an inspiration and very pretty,” “This is so powerful,” and “I’m currently going through some hormonal changes and my body hair is starting to grow in more places I love that you so comfortable in your own skin I want to get to this point. You’re an inspiration!” And many more.

What do you think of Samantha’s story? Share your thoughts down in the comments!