I still think about him… but I don’t reach out.
In this episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to start de-centering men. Not in theory, but in real life, while you’re still healing.
I share the small ways I’ve been choosing myself again: getting back into my routines, going to the gym, spending time with friends, journaling, and starting this podcast. Not because I’m fully “over it,” but because I’m learning how to stop making someone else the center of my emotional world.
I also read and reflect on Reddit posts about what de-centering men looks like in practice — from no longer seeking male validation to becoming the main character in your own life. As one commenter put it, it’s about “not factoring men’s approval into every decision” and learning to prioritize your own needs and fulfillment.
Because maybe healing isn’t about not thinking about them anymore… maybe it’s about choosing yourself even when you still do.
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Reddit Stories:
“For those who de-centred men and relationships, how did you do it?”
“What does “decentering men” look like in practice? How does it present in your life?”
“What do people mean when they say they're decentering men?”
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