A MUM-OF-THREE has revealed the backlash her family has received over her money-making side.
Lizzy Groombridge said her children were blacklisted from play dates due to her business selling used socks.
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The 5ft 4in woman, known online as ‘Lizzie Long Legs’, made £38,000 by flogging her old socks online.
Lizzy, who also raised £116,000 from her eight-foot photos, explained that she is constantly judged by other mums.
The 30-year-old, who has children aged 13, nine and five, said parents at school choose to ostracize her family because of her online business.
Lizzy added that her children are no longer invited to most friends’ houses.
“[At] removed from school, I get stared at and hear conversations about me,” said Lizzy What is the jelly.
“The parents did not directly say that [don’t agree with what I do]But I can feel like it’s a problem the way they look at me.”
As a result, the Cornish native shared her exasperation with the treatment of her children.
“Mothers don’t invite my kids to tea and I don’t get invited to anything,” she explained.
“I feel like I live two lives; one as Lizzy Long Legs and the other as a mother doing her best to survive.”
Lizzy, who was also nicknamed the “Green Giant” for her size, said that despite her content as an imaginary giantess that earned her a fortune, it also caused some turmoil in her life.
“I’ve lost friends in the work I do, but I do it for my family – for my kids,” she said.
“I’ve had women fight me who I thought were my friends because their partners signed up.”
She described how she felt insecure about her height before starting the unique business.
“I’ve been in relationships that ended because the person was insecure about my height,” Lizzy explained.
She revealed how her online presence affected her ability to get work in real life.
“I was recently helping out a friend just for a summer job, as it also pays well, and the [owner] I knew who I was and I was okay with that,” she said.
Despite their net worth, many celebrities and influencers have started selling their secondhand gear online.
Mollie-May The Hague went to Vinted, selling Gucci loafers for £40, Louis Vuitton sneakers for £180 and Nike Jordans for £430.
Katie Price reportedly made £2,500 after just five days on the site.
Towie’s Billie Faeirs She made more than £150 in her first 24 hours selling baby clothes and second-hand clothing, although she said she planned to donate her profits to charity.
Olivia Bowen sold more than 1,391 items online and raised £41,000 for its efforts.
Since her significant weight loss, Gemma Collins He sold all the clothes that no longer fit him. She is said to have made £100,000 selling her size 24 wardrobe on Depop.
“But then they said they wouldn’t work with me anymore.
“I think my decision limits my future job prospects, so I aim to make as much money as possible now.”
Lizzy added that she “can’t go anywhere” without being recognized for her online presence.
She said she is also “laughed at” daily for her giant personality.
“Every day, at least one person to my face, or behind my back, makes a comment or laughs at me,” Lizzy explained.
However, she said she no longer allows enemies to get to her.
“I’ve learned to love my height, even though I’m often looked at and judged for being ‘too tall,’” she said.
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“I think it’s unfair to be singled out, especially because it’s wrong to discriminate against someone based on their appearance.
“I want others to feel confident in who they are, and for the first time in my life, I feel like I finally fit in.”
She added that she now appreciates being different, explaining that her income has increased.
“Yes, I stand out, but that means I can live comfortably in this world,” Lizzy highlighted.
“Something that makes me an outcast also makes me money, people can judge me all they want, but they don’t pay my bills.
“I think it’s just jealousy and a sad quality to have.
“I do what I do for my children [and] I’d rather people not like me than not support them.”
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