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Reply To: Hi,I’m April 😊

Home › Home › 📍🙋‍♀️*Start Here* Introduce Yourself to the Group! › Hi,I’m April 😊 › Reply To: Hi,I’m April 😊

December 23, 2024 at 8:17 pm #13787
April Ostapchuk
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      Happy New Year! We’re officially settling into 2025, and I have a great feeling about this year. Thank you so much for being apart of this community. I truly love and appreciate each of you and value to give just by being here. ⚓️ Community is a HUGE part of looking out for our personal wellness and that is the theme that will start our year. After hosting our community for over five years, as Partners of Commercial Fishermen, I’ve learned there are 4 main topics that also affect our wellbeing on a daily basis: ⚓️ Personal Wellness/Mental Wellness for our Fishermen ⚓️ Relationship Connection ⚓️ Finances ⚓️ Fishery Support/Advocacy ⚓️ Other 👇 Rank yours in the comments. 👇 And if your open to share, please explain a little abt why you chose one or two (or all) of them. Let’s walk through this together! I’d love to learn new ways to support you this year. As a bonus, there is a new post on POCFPride.com about helpful morning routines to get centered, plus two *juicy* podcast episodes that share intimate details abt setting healthy boundaries w friends, family, and even the media we consume regularly. More on that later, but you can hop over to the Partners of Commercial Fishermen podcast to listen now! I wish you and yours all the best. Here’s to a prosperous and joyful year for us all! #PartnersofCommercialFishermen #POCFpride
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      👀 I see you! Many Partners of Commercial Fishermen are either actively campaigning for their fisheries, or wondering how to become more involved. As we grow our Beautiful community, there will be more tools and resources to help support you in the areas you’re most interested in/needing more clarity or support in. For example: ➡️ Are you wondering where to start? ➡️ Have you hit a deadend and looking for a new route? ➡️ Is it something more nuanced than that? 🪄If you could wave a magic wand, what do you wish you had more support/clarity with to help your fishery thrive? Let’s share where we are on our individual journeys so we can find ways to lift ourselves up to the seat of power, productivity, and prosperity for our fisheries and families! #commercialfishing #fishery #partnersofcommercialfishermen #pocfpride
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      Type “Podcast” in the comments and I’ll send you the link! 🔗 I go into more detail abt the sober-convos we’ve had in the last two months + my relationship to weed and alcohol. I didn’t think I’d get into some of the personal weed stories that I share. However, your sober-curiosity/ courage to go along your sobriety journey gives me courage to share mine. Thank you for that. 🫶 I also share several memoirs about addiction that helped me feel less alone when I quit drinking. It was almost like my own personal support group. If you wanna catch up on our sober-convo’s in IG stories, tap the highlight “Sobriety 💫” below the link in bio. 🎙️ You can listen to the episode on the Partners of Commercial Fishermen podcast, on Apple, Spotify, and your favorite podcast platforms. (Or, comment “podcast“ and I’ll send you the link!) You are not alone. Let’s get into it. 😎 #sobriety #podcast #alcoholfree #weed #sobrietystory #sobercurious #noweedcurious #partnersofcommercialfishermen #pocfpride
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      When tragedy strikes our commercial fishing families and you don’t know what to do: Breathe. (Elongate your exhale.) Pray. (Or send healing energy.) Hold space for them in your heart. ♥️ #windwalker 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
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      Comment “GIFT” for access to the FULL list! We own half of these and rest were recommended by other Partners of Commercial Fishermen, so you know we got you covered. Each item is linked for easy shopping. 🛍️ Don’t worry, you still have time, even though your entire town is already decorated for the holidays like it’s tomorrow. One of my faves is the TSA Known Traveler Number. I bought one for Chris and it’s the gift that keeps on giving when he flies from fishery to fishery, and fun travels in between. ✈️ See what else is prepped and ready for you with a click on pocdpride.com, link in bio, OR comment “GIFT” and I’ll hook you up! 🎁 What has been a memorable gift you’ve given your fisherman or that they have given you? *Also, not sure why the first slide is jacked but I’m definitely not wigging like I would’ve in the past. Ain’t nobody got time for that. I think this is called “growth.” #giftideas #holidaygifts #couplegifts #partnersofcommercialfishermen #pocfpride
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      BIG SHOUT OUT bc you deserve the best: TAHMAs are the only fishing boots we recommend, and here’s why: I came across TAHMA boots while walking out of the Pacific Marine Expo last year. I didn’t have plans to stop; I was tired after three long days of PME (IYKYK). Yet, I was curious about a new boot on the market. They didn’t have a huge gimmick to draw people in like the other booths, but rather stacks of boxes to try on and purchase on sight. What could they offer that other famous brands did not? Turns out, a lot! They are the ONLY boot on the market that passes military testing: glycerine on steal. (They don’t call them “GripTec” for nothing.) As a partner of a commercial fisherman, my top concern is safety, and if this means my fisherman has a better chance at safety on the water, I’m all in. 🦺 TAHMA’s last waaaaaay longer than others we’ve tried, and we’ve tried them all. Ex: Our deckhand busted a new pair of (insert popular brand) two weeks into crabbing in Oregon. We immediately sent him a pair of TAHMA’s, and he hasn’t looked back. 🔒 Instead of tossing out worn-down boots every other season, TAHMAs stand strong, ready to roll again and again. (Dare we say, more eco-friendly!) Their price point is similar to others, plus you get more wear for your money. ✅ Fishermen from all fisheries have tested the boots on every slimy and slippery deck there is with rave reviews, and TAHMA’s got testimonials to prove it. 🗣 TAHMA doesn’t just talk about “wanting to be” the best boots for fishermen; they truly are. 🏆 I’m proud to say that TAHMA GripTec boots are the *only* boots the Partners of Commercial Fishermen community recommends because they are the only boot that tests for the highest standards of comfort and safety. Pass this along to your fisherman to find them at booth #1166. Or, you can purchase boots directly at www.tahmaboots.com/. (Pro tip: Size up if you wear Bama socks. And tell them the Partners of Commercial Fishermen sent you!) What boots are keeping your fisherman safe this season? #commercialfishing #fishinglife #boots #safetyboots #partnership #tahma #tahmaboots #partnersofcommercialfishermen #pocfpride
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