We Quit!

I quit!

 

So … here I am on a Sunday morning. The family have gone off somewhere to do some fun stuff without me, because I am sitting at home. In my office. Working.

 

(On the off chance there are some “But that’s your choice-ers” out there, please read on )

 

Over the last few years I have invested a HEAP of time, money and myself into providing a safe place for Mums to rant, rave and rebel, to feel “normal”, to realise they’re not alone, and to have access to resources that make their lives easier. And the odd opportunity to get out of the house and have some fun!

 

There have been some benefits to it; to know that it has changed people’s lives, to know that some amazing friendships and incredible support from one mum to another have come out of the community I created and that it has, on more than one occasion, it has quite literally saved a person’s life.

 

(That last one always makes me tear up).

 

It has done some amazing things for so many people.

 

But not for me.

 

I’ve been offering a low cost membership that requires a heap of work that I really don’t enjoy doing and that takes me away from the things I do enjoy. I have to rely on others, and invariably I’m let down.

 

I’m working with software that hurts my head and, again, requires me to rely on others who aren’t there when I need them.

 

Mostly, I cannot support my family with the way things are going. The time and effort put in are just not worth the money I’m making (or not) and the cost of the membership isn’t worth the effort I’m putting in to do a heap of work I don’t want to do.

 

Something has to change.

 

So … I quit!

 

I’m not doing this any more.

 

Effective immediately, I quit doing the stuff I hate doing, for the lack of income I’m getting in return, and am doing the stuff I really enjoy doing.

 

I quit fighting and fighting this stupid software I’m using that often has me in tears, and fighting against the way the internet and community based websites are going and am creating a brand new start.

 

I quit holding on to what others think of me and am now giving what I had always intended when this business started.

 

I quit listening to the naysayers and the “haters” who don’t know me, and have never been involved in what I do, and am re-creating the safe, fun community that has supported, loved and saved lives – for those who do love and support me. Even those of you who’s support extends only to being a free member of this community – even you are amazing!

 

I hereby quit sitting back whilst the “experts” tell you how to parent, and that all will be well so long as you do it their way and only ever their way, lest you be damned to a life of psychologically damaged children, and am creating information and resources that can be used with and in Reality.

 

(And no, not more of “think positive” or “trust your intuition, do things my way” or “shit happens, deal with it” – nope, you’ll get Really Useful Information that will make your life easier. And apologies for channelling the Fat Controller just then …)

 

I’m not standing for it any more. I quit sitting on the resources I have access to that will benefit you, and I’m giving them to you.

 

I’m also quitting listening to the business experts, and what they’re telling me … because they’ve promised and not delivered, or told me I can’t be who I am, or say what I do. Lalalala – Not listening!

 

I know, mostly, my sites and my business are about supporting Mums who feel like they’re doing a crap job at mothering, or have been told they are. Those who feel like “bad mothers” have a safe place to come and be open about it. It always will be.

Underlying this, however, is support for you, as Mums, to be ok with who you are.

 

I haven’t been providing you with the stuff you need for this. I’m sorry. I was caught up in all the other stuff. I’m not doing that any more.

 

Finally, I’m quitting the membership option the site currently offers and bringing something better – way better.

 

Whilst I’m creating all of this, I’m offering a limited number of “new” memberships at the old rate of $49 per year. The new membership will be easily twice this amount, and more. Get in now and you will receive ALL that the new membership offers at this old rate, for ever.

 

Yep, get in on this rate and each year thereafter, this is all you pay for your membership. It’s not going up to the new rate after the first year, or second … this is your annual subscription fee.

 

Join now.

 

Don’t panic – the free option will remain, and always will. It’s not going anywhere. Just if you want more, NOW is the time to jump on board.

 

So, why am I here on a Sunday morning, whilst the family go off and have a day without me?

Because I LOVE what I do and I LOVE what it has done, so far, for others.

 

Because I’m crazily excited about it’s potential and what it can do, for you, now that I’ve quit.

 

Also, let’s be honest here, I also LOVE the peace and quiet, the ability to work uninterrupted and just having some time away from the kids!

 

Hot coffee and no whinging and being interrupted. Bliss!

 

Thank you for all your support. It means a lot.