Why subscribe?

When I started posting here, I didn’t expect anyone to pay to subscribe. I was still trying to figure out how Substack works.

It’s an honor when anyone reads my work. I appreciate it when folks feel moved to share my essays, especially when they’re about our late daughter, Molly. I’m thankful for anyone who subscribes, whether free or paid, because it means you think of her. Molly is not forgotten. Her legacy continues to grow.

To my surprise, some signed up for paid subscriptions without being asked. Naturally, I am humbled. This turned out to be a happy surprise for several reasons.

First, I’m an over-achiever. Knowing I have paid subscribers gives me an extra bit of motivation to keep writing. I want to give people their money’s worth!

Second, paid subscriptions create revenue for the Molly Steinsapir Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established by our family. The Foundation’s purpose is to advance charitable causes that Molly cared about, especially helping those most in need.

The Molly Steinsapir Foundation uses every dollar to make the world a bit brighter. No one is paid a salary, nor do we have any overhead. Click here to visit the Molly Steinsapir Foundation website, and prepare to be inspired. We’re small but mighty!

Most of the Foundation’s assets come from a few online fundraisers. I hate asking people for donations. Yet, money is necessary to get things done. I’d been noodling new approaches to fundraising when some paid subscribers came along. An ah-ha moment! I stumbled upon a new revenue stream for the Foundation! I’ll share how much I receive from paid subscriptions and how every penny is used. 100 percent of paid Substack subscriptions will fund the Molly Steinsapir Foundation.

Finally, in addition to writing on Substack, I’m working on my first book. Subscribers will help to show the literary world that my stuff is worth reading.

I’ve always known that I was born to write. Molly used to say, “Mom, if you don’t get to finish your book, I’ll do it for you.” She was afraid I was going to die from breast cancer. We never could have imagined that I’d survive, only for Molly’s life to be cut tragically short.

Authentically sharing my stories (what a wild ride it’s been) is the best way I know to transform pain into purpose. Writing is where I find Molly, which means it’s how I manage to survive without her in the physical world.

Thank you for being a friend and reader.

With gratitude,

Kaye Steinsapir

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