Career change after a layoff, where to begin?

My layoff made me rethink whether to stay in my field. This is my first time dealing with any of this. My family is supportive but nervous. Did you take a pay cut?

I took a small pay cut for a year, and it was worth it for the growth afterwards.

You likely have more transferable skills than you think. Write down what you did, not what the job title said.