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Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 12 weeks in
Casey Mercer
4/12/2026, 1:32:52 AM
My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a graphic designer. It has been weighing on me all week. I want a plan before I speak. How did you handle it?
Sam Mercer
9/26/2026, 12:37:55 PM
Shame is common after a layoff even when it is not your fault. Saying it out loud to one person first helped me.
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