December has never felt like a season of celebration for me. Since my grandmother passed away on December 20, 2007, this time of year has carried more reflection than festivity. What I once experienced as distance and discipline, I later came to understand as protection and love shaped by survival. This piece is not about perfection—it’s about grief, legacy, and the quiet ways our elders prepare us for life long before we realize it.
Decentering men isn’t about hating them. It’s about remembering who you are when you’re not bending your entire spirit in their direction. It’s about asking, “What do I actually want for myself?” and letting that answer lead the way. It’s choosing peace over performance. It’s choosing reciprocity over struggle love. It’s choosing yourself without feeling guilty.
— Janetta Bramlett
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