My kids are banned from play dates because mums are jealous I made £38K selling my used tights – I get laughed at daily
A MUM-OF-THREE has revealed the backlash her family has received over her lucrative side hustle.
Lizzy Groombridge said her children have been blacklisted from play dates due to her business selling her used tights.
The 6-foot-3 woman has made £38,000 flogging her old tights on the internet.
Lizzy, who has also raked in £116,000 on her size nine feet pics, explained that she is constantly judged by other mums.
The 30-year-old, who has kids aged 13, nine, and five, said parents at school pick ostracise her family for her online business.
Lizzy added that her children are not invited to most of their friend’s houses anymore.
“[At] school pick-up, I’m glared at and overhear conversations about me,” Lizzy told What’s The Jam.
“Parents haven’t directly said they [don’t agree with what I do], but I can feel it’s a problem with how they look at me.”
The Cornwall native shared her exasperation over the treatment of her children as a result.
“Mums won’t invite my kids over for tea and I don’t get invited to things,” she explained.
“I feel like I live two lives; one as Lizzy Long Legs and the other as a mum doing her best to get by.”
Lizzy, who has been dubbed the “Green Giant” for her size, said that despite her content as an imaginary giantess earning her a fortune, it’s also caused some turbulence in life.
“I’ve lost friends from the job I do, but I do it for my family – for my kids,” she said.
“Women have fallen out with me, who I thought were my friends because their partners have subscribed.”
She described how insecure she felt about her height before beginning the unique business.
“I’ve even had relationships end because the person was insecure over my height,” Lizzy explained.
She revealed how her online presence has affected her ability to get work in real life.
“I recently was helping a friend just for a summer job, as it also pays well, and the [owner] knew who I was and was fine with it,” she said.
Despite their net worths, many celebrities and influencers have taken to selling their second-hand gear online.
Mollie-May Hague took to Vinted, selling Gucci loafers for £40, Louis Vuitton trainers for £180, and Nike Jordans for £430.
Katie Price has reportedly made £2,500 after just five days on the site.
Towie’s Billie Faeirs made more than £150 in her first 24 hours selling baby buys and used clothing, though she said she planned to donate her proceeds to charity.
Olivia Bowen has sold over 1,391 items online and has reportedly raked in £41,000 for her efforts.
Since her significant weight loss, Gemma Collins has sold any clothes that no longer fit her. 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 plan to make as much money as possible now.”
Lizzy added that she “can’t go anywhere” without being recognised for her online presence.
She said she also gets “laughed at” on a daily basis for her giantess persona.
“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 lets the haters get to her.
“I’ve learned to love my height, even though I get stared at and judged a lot for being ‘too tall,'” she said.
“I find it unfair that I get singled out, especially as it’s wrong to discriminate against anyone for the way they look.
“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 earnings have increased.
“Yes, I do stand out, but it means I can live comfortably in this world,” Lizzy pointed out.
“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 kids [and] I’d rather people not like me than not provide for them.”