Some life changes begin in a moment of desperation, and that was true for Lucy Banks. The mom of two from Perth found herself struggling to provide for her boys after her marriage ended. With bills piling up and only $60 left in her account, she felt backed into a corner.

Lucy decided to join OnlyFans after talking with a friend who was already on the platform. She hoped it would help her support her children without working endless hours. What she didn’t expect was how quickly her choice would turn her life upside down.

The turning point came when people in her small town found out about her account. Friends she had known for years suddenly pulled away, and even some family members judged her harshly. Lucy says she felt hurt, but also reminded herself she hadn’t changed—only her circumstances had.

Despite the backlash, her work on the site took off. With a few hundred subscribers, she began making up to $3,000 a day offering a “girlfriend experience.” Within four years, she became a millionaire and could finally create a stable life for her children.

Lucy now owns several properties and can send her boys to a good school. She says the financial freedom has given her peace after years of worry. The judgment still stings at times, but she’s learned to stand firmly in her choices.

Her journey is a reminder that people take different paths when life gets hard—and sometimes strength comes from doing what you must to protect the ones you love.