Who doesn't revel in quality time out with family? Yet for Jonathan Ashton of Okehampton, England, such pleasures aren't without trepidation. Stepping out with his wife instills fear of trolling and mockery. Some go as far as to threaten jail.
Is the Gentleman's Wife Merely a Child?
Lindsay and Jonathan have been together for more than six years, raising their own little one. Yet when they venture outside, the couple contends with prying eyes and hushed gossip. The reason? Some mistake Lindsay for a child due to her petite stature.
Peculiar Stares That Speak Volumes
Lindsay's growth was stunted by a rare cancer identified at five, affecting her normal hormonal growth. Now 22, she stands at 4 feet 10 inches, and her youthful appearance garners odd stares from the public.
While appearing on the TV show 'Love Don't Judge,' 27-year-old Jonathan expressed, 'There's no issue with Lindsay's looks. Isn't everyone unique in shape and size?'
'People Threatened to Send Me to Jail,' He Recalls
Lindsay, a cashier, tied the knot with Jonathan, a farmer, in Okehampton back in May 2022. Since uniting, they've grappled with negativity, especially upon becoming pregnant. Lindsay reveals, 'People even claimed Jonathan wed a child.'
Jonathan elucidates the ire they faced whenever Lindsay was pregnant, admitting, 'At times, it felt like I really didn't want to go out because of the people threatening jail for marrying a 'child.'
'Being a Child, She'll Be a Terrible Mother'
After their pregnancy video went viral on social media, they faced a barrage of negative comments. Some opined, 'She'll make a terrible mother because she's a child,' while others echoed, 'She looks no more than 12.'
Despite hardships, John shares, 'We ignore it all due to our immense love for one another.' Lindsay first encountered Jonathan in May 2016 at her father's garage where he worked. She adds, 'The instant I saw him, I truly fell for him.'
