Sunny Statement

Wow, I have been inundated with emails, tweets and phone calls from friends...both virtual and old friends, as in people I knew BSM...
that's BEFORE SUNNY MUMMY hee hee

Thank you all for your support and encouragement, it means the world to me x

I would like to start by saying that I don't feel the need to justify anything to anyone, this statement is aimed at responding to the many points made on Facebook in the last 24 hours since announcing the Sunny Mummy Sisterhood and my decision to charge a membership fee.

Unfortunately, I nor my family have the personal funds to continue Sunny Mummy and take it to where it needs to be to help as many Mothers as possible. Sunny Mummy is not a charity or non profit organisation and as such I don't feel the need to apologise for trying to make a living whilst pursuing my dream.

I know how much SM means to each of you and as mentioned on Facebook, it means even more to me. I am sure that comments like 'rich mummies vs poor mummies' were not meant to be harmful however I do not understand why such things would be said when all that is changing, is the provision of an extra service for those who are willing and able to invest. This language used in a public space in relation to SM is actually quite upsetting to me, and in complete contrast to the huge efforts I make on a daily basis to rid Motherhood of such misconceptions and negativity.

For over 6 mths I have worked tirelessly on Sunny Mummy, day and night at a huge cost in time and money, not to mention loss of income from employment I would have otherwise engaged in.

As I mentioned in my post last night, Sunny Mummy is a unique business and it has become very clear to me today that the SM way of life has A LOT of supporters. Its continued growth is very important to these passionate supporters and as such, they are willing to invest in it. I note with interest that some have declared how hugely important SM is to them yet feel it should not be about financial investment.

I guess this highlights the old adage that some people will complain no matter what the price is...$1 or $100.

Sunny Mummy never has and never will be about financial status or gain, however running it has everything to do with my financial status as I am not making a basic living to contribute to my family.

Danielle Miller posted the following on facebook "-if you don't place a value on something, why should others value it? Women are often caught up in the desire to please and be everyone's friend...yet in order to sustain your work you need to set boundaries around what is and is not, do-able. Don't ever be afraid to recognise that what you do is worth something! It is also interesting to see how many people "buy -in" to our dreams once we do place a value on them. I saw a friend once commented to you that finding people who like what you do ( when it is free) is one thing, but finding clients is another. Solid advice."

So what I am doing is setting boundaries around what is and is not, do-able.
Sunny Mummy is not doable without financial support and as such, I am introducing a fee for the new service, which is additional to the provision of my blog, motivational messages and support on Facebook.

If it is important to you and you believe in the SM way of life and vision, you will invest in it. If you genuinely cant afford it, nothing will change because you will still receive the current service.

However, I think it is safe to say that most people can afford less than $2.50 p/w and it is about choices. People make choices and sacrifices everyday.
To buy a coffee, a magazine, a packet of cigarettes {although I hope none of our Sunnies smoke?} , a chocolate bar or whatever...

I am extremely passionate about helping mothers ENJOY not endure motherhood. I do a lot of work and will continue to spread the rays. I encourage all of you to put yourselves first in order to look after your families best, and I am now doing the same. I believe I deserve to be paid for my efforts in the running of Sunny Mummy and I know you will receive back WAY more than your $99 supporters fee...

Yes, that's what it is, a supporters fee...

If Sunny Mummy inspires you, supports you and you believe in our cause, then please show your support by joining our sisterhood.





I look forward to the sun continuing to shine brightly!

Keep Shining,

Stace x