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How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 3 weeks in
Lukas Marchetti
4/16/2026, 5:13:08 PM
I was laid off 3 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I do not usually post, so bear with me. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. Did it get easier afterwards?
Aisha Marchetti
8/24/2026, 12:17:12 AM
I told my partner the same evening with a simple plan: what happened, what I was doing and what I needed. It was a relief.
Oluwaseun Marchetti
9/26/2026, 2:52:55 AM
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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