Mum of four hit by online hate after lotto win — but she's living her dream
Olivia Love, who is 36, and her husband Kevin, have been enjoying the winnings with a family holiday and a new car but have plans, they say, to spend the rest of the money wisely.
The mum of four is hoping to turn her dream job into a reality, and has quit her position on a supermarket customer service desk which paid £800 a month. Lottery winners Olivia and Kevin. Pic: Alan Peebles
The family was also claiming monthly benefits to subsidise an eye-watering £1,800-a-month childcare bill, as well as the normal cost of living expenses.
Since marrying Kevin last year, she has had her heart set on building a new career in wedding content creation. Now, thanks to her win on May 16th, she and her husband are busy making that dream a reality.
Olivia shared how numerous people have questioned why she decided to quit her job after winning just over £100,000 and have told her the decision is 'not wise'. Lottery winners Olivia and Kevin. Pic: Alan Peebles
'When I won the lottery, I knew it would change my life. But I didn't expect how loud the internet would get, with the win came judgement, assumptions, and a lot of hate. Especially from men who can't stand to see a woman win' said Olivia.
'Just for being proud of my life. For spreading hope and positivity. For being proud of what this win does for my children'.
The 'Set For Life' lotto draw offers a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years when the five main numbers and the Life Ball are matched. Lottery winners Olivia and Kevin. Pic: Alan Peebles
Players can also win £10,000 a month for a whole year by matching the five main numbers.
Olivia revealed she did six lucky dips at £1.50 each on the app, with one of them being the lucky combination, to win her the second-tier prize of the cash, for a year.
Olivia says the stress she used to have about a lack of money stopped her enjoying life, even the little things, but now she feels the win has changed her life for the better and she can be more present and enjoy more moments with her family.
But there is also a downside to going public with a lotto win as Olivia has discovered, including begging letters from people looking for her to pay off their debts.
She has since closed her DMs on her social media accounts and is forging ahead with her life plan as a Wedding Content Creator.
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