8 Ways to Advocate for Yourself Effectively in Relationships (Fisherman, Family, or Friends!)

We’ve recently talked a lot about advocacy in fishing recently, yet advocacy also extends to your relationships. Advocating for yourself in a relationship means clearly expressing your needs, boundaries, and desires while maintaining mutual respect and understanding. You deserve this always! Because commercial fishing can feel so overwhelming for fishermen, partners, and families, feeling like you’re not a priority is a common challenge in our community. Some topics we address in this episode are: Real examples from our POCF private community. How to communicate your feelings easily. How to communicate your feelings easily if a person is not receptive or does not follow through. The solutions we discuss can be helpful for friend and family relationships, too. Let’s Dive In!   EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR POCFS! > Consider this your home port: pocfpride.com > Hang with Megan on IG at @megan.waldrep >   [Join our Group Chat!] If you're seeking to connect with people who understand what you're going through OR are curious about what's happening in other fisheries and how they handle it, we've got you! Our group chat allows you to connect immediately and anytime you need us. Sound fun?  Click here to learn more about the private chat!   Check out all of our offers here!