The Goodbye is Chapter One of The Diary of a Partner of a Commercial Fisherman, a limited series written in honor of POCFs preparing to send or have sent off their loved ones for the season. 

Through 5 stories over 9 weeks, I shared my emotional journey of long-distance dating a fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska, including the uncertainty, frustration, & joys of a season apart. Inspired by Diary of a Sea Captain’s Wife, Tales of Santa Cruz Island by Margaret Holden Eaton. Hope you enjoy it!

Show Resources:

Diary of a Partner of a Commercial Fisherman 

Diary of a Sea Captain's Wife by Margaret Holden Eaton

Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

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It is a controversial topic among the commercial fishing community and a popular concern among Partners of Commercial Fishermen during this time of year: how would you feel if your partner worked with a female deckhand or captain?

PSA: Our community is VERY supportive of female fishermen – some women in our community are also fishermen!

However, when it comes to a loved one sharing close quarters with a woman, the mind of a POCF can start to swirl into oblivion, questioning their relationships and even themselves. BUT there's a way out of it when we discover what the actual culprit is (and it isn't women aboard).

In this episode:

- I read a letter and DM from POCFs who are going through feelings of doubt.

- I share my personal experience when my fisherman hired a female deckhand and the biggest lesson I learned from it. 

- Insight on the one thing responsible for these triggers and how to move past them.

- How we can support female fishermen and uplift each other through our unique industry? Let's Dive in!

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Sneak Peek of Chapter 2 of the *brand new* eBook! Partners of Commercial Fishermen Survival Guide 101: How To Go From WTF? To F*ck Yeah! Valuable Tips and Advice for Navigating a Relationship with a Fisherman & Yourself - This is the book I wish existed when I began dating my fisherman! 

• In this episode, I share a letter from a POCF who is brand new to dating a commercial fisherman and is struggling. I’m sure many Partners of Commercial Fishermen will nod along to this letter and to the response because they’ve been there or stand where this POCF is now. 

Let’s dive in… 

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Partners of Commercial Fishermen Survival Guide 101: How To Go From WTF? To F*ck Yeah! Valuable Tips and Advice for Navigating a Relationship with a Fisherman & Yourself

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> [JOIN] The POCF Private Forum delivers valuable and helpful resources important to our unique lifestyle monthly. You can also connect with other like-minded POCFs worldwide to learn about their experience, ask questions, and get personalized support. It's a treasure box curated just for you. Click here to learn more about the private forum!

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I’m thrilled to share that our eBook is out now, and I’m reading a chapter to give you a taste of what to expect!

Partners of Commercial Fishermen Survival Guide: How to Go from What the F*ck? to F*ck Yeah! Valuable Tips and Advice on how to navigate a Relationship with a Fisherman & Yourself

I’ve wanted to write this book for a while, and I’m so happy it’s finally out in the world. It’s downloadable and it’s yours as soon as you purchase! 

As I mentioned before, this is the book I wish existed when I began dating a fisherman. It’s a complete overview of:

• what to expect when you’re fisherman leaves for the season

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> [JOIN] The POCF Private Forum delivers valuable and helpful resources important to our unique lifestyle monthly. You can also connect with other like-minded POCFs worldwide to learn about their experience, ask questions, and get personalized support. It's a treasure box curated just for you. Click here to join the private forum!

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Having a loving relationship AND solo time during a fishing season is an incredible gift many relationships never experience.

Though missing your partner and worrying for their safety are inevitable feelings when your partner is at sea, there is also a freakin’ awesome side to having more time for yourself, like focusing on your wants and needs. Cultivating a strong, independent life and learning what brings you joy is a gift you’ll carry throughout your lifetime.

However, not all POCFs initially feel this way, and that’s normal. Allow yourself time to adjust and find your flow each season. (I still remind myself of this!) 

In this episode, we discuss the emotions you can expect to feel during a separation and how to get through them. 

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A question many POCFs ask themselves when beginning to date a fisherman - Can I Handle It?

In this episode, I reveal a heartfelt and relatable letter from a Partner of a Commercial Fisherman wondering if this lifestyle is for her. I also give advice on how I've worked through similar feelings and ways we can connect to uplift each other through the on and off-seasons. Let's Dive In!

Show Resources:

Your Sex Life & Dating a Commercial Fisherman

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> [JOIN] The POCF Private Forum delivers valuable and helpful resources important to our unique lifestyle monthly. You can also connect with other like-minded POCFs worldwide to learn about their experience, ask questions, and get personalized support. It's a treasure box curated just for you. Click here to join the private forum!

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Child-Free Experience: How I Came to the Decision Not to Have Kids

We’re talking about the choice not to have children and what that experience has been like as a 42-year-old Partner of a Commercial Fisherman. In this episode, I touch on:

• Interviews with 10 women, ranging from 19 to late sixties, on why they do or do not have kids

I share to normalize women making decisions for themselves and not what society, family, or friends feel like they should do.  

Also, I am sensitive to those who are trying to have children and are having difficulty and those who want a child more than anything and aren’t able to conceive. Please skip this episode if the topic is too much right now. I hold space for you and send so much love.

Alright. Let’s get personal, shall we? 

Show Resources:

Blog Post: Why Have Kids? Part 1

Blog Post: Why Have Kids? Part 2

Nikki Glaser Stand Up on MAX

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Happy one-year anniversary of the POCF Podcast! I can’t believe a year has passed, and it’s been really special. I’ve loved being able to take the love and goodness I pour into the lifestyle blog and turn it into another way to connect with you! 

Since launching the podcast in May of 2023, we’ve met other POCFs and have gotten inspired by their experiences in this lifestyle, we’ve covered important topics such as motherhood, mental health, addiction, finances, health, art, creativity, and, of course, relationships and so much more. Thank you for listening and coming back each week to hang out. I’m so honored you chose to spend time w me and our community. We’ve really built this together, and I’m so thankful and honored to serve you.

 In honor of the one-year anniversary, I’m sharing testimonials from listeners and blog readers. 

I share not to boast but to show that we are out there, in different parts of the world, and can relate to each other on a lifestyle many do not understand. If it weren’t for you, I’d be a writer, blogging about this life and feeling alone in my own path, wondering if others felt the same. But, because you show up to this podcast, and comment on the blog and Instagram, you show up for us all. WE are an incredible community, and everything I do is dedicated to you.

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In this episode, I share the "Aha" moment I had after recording the previous episode (Part 1). After weeks of feeling kinda low about the fast-approaching fishing season in Bristol Bay, AK, I discovered the one "remedy" that helped me get out of the funk and back into enjoying day-to-day life with my fisherman again. I hope this helps if you're feeling this way, too!

Let's normalize having BIG feelings at any stage of the POCF game! In this episode, I give a real-time, first-hand account of how I'm currently working through the feelings of longing/sadness for a fast-approaching season. 

It's easy to get hard on ourselves for experiencing the ups and downs of emotions whether you're in the on- or off-season. However, instead of feeling punk for letting this get to me after 8+ years together, I remember that not all seasons are the same, and sometimes you feel the feels more than others. This is normal 🫶

Snapping back to enjoying time together is the real trick. Otherwise, we’ll catch ourselves in a cycle of longing instead of taking advantage of the joys and FREEDOM of the off-season. If you’re feeling this way or have in the past, it's okay! It will pass and you will continue to thrive.

Speaking to you on this episode feels like a chat with a BFF, a confessional, and a therapy session all in one. It's more proof that, no matter how long you've been with your fisherman, we can all relate – We Are Not Alone! 

Show Resources:

> [FREE] 👯‍♀️ Visit the Lifestyle Blog! ⚓️This is where it all started. Our blog is a go-to resource for all things related to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen lifestyle! If you’re unsure where to start, consider this your home port. ➡️ Join us at pocfpride.com

> [Join] Connect with other POCFs on questions you may have & get 1:1 support from me in the private forum! We also have a lively group text chat you don't want to miss. If it feels aligned for you, click here in to join the private forum!

Let's normalize having BIG feelings at any stage of the POCF game! In this episode, I give a real-time, first-hand account of how I'm currently working through the feelings of longing/sadness for a fast-approaching season. The other morning over coffee, Chris said to himself, “I’m going back to Alaska this summer to run another boat.” As much as I love time to myself, the thought of another goodbye makes my heart drop. 

It's easy to get hard on ourselves for experiencing the ups and downs of emotions whether you're in the on- or off-season. However, instead of feeling punk for letting this get to me after 8+ years together, I remember that not all seasons are the same, and sometimes you feel the feels more than others. This is normal 🫶

Snapping back to enjoying time together is the real trick. Otherwise, we’ll catch ourselves in a cycle of longing instead of taking advantage of the joys and FREEDOM of the off-season. If you’re feeling this way or have in the past, it's okay! It will pass and you will continue to thrive.

Speaking to you on this episode feels like a chat with a BFF, a confessional, and a therapy session all in one. It's more proof that, no matter how long you've been with your fisherman, we can all relate – We Are Not Alone! 

Show Resources:

> [FREE] 👯‍♀️ Visit the Lifestyle Blog! ⚓️This is where it all started. Our blog is a go-to resource for all things related to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen lifestyle! If you’re unsure where to start, consider this your home port. ➡️ Join us at pocfpride.com

> [Join] Connect with other POCFs on questions you may have & get 1:1 support from me in the private forum! We also have a lively group text chat you don't want to miss. If it feels aligned for you, click here in to join the private forum!