How I learned to love my "lady-beard"

2,741 views · Published 30 March 2015 · 2:36 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: BBC Sounds · 2015 · Sports

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Harnaam Kaur was driven to self-harm after being bullied over her facial hair and considered ending her life.

She has since decided to turn "all the negative energy into positive energy" and now "loves being a bearded woman".

This clip was broadcast on Afternoon Edition on Monday 30 March 2015.

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