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How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 8 weeks in
Zara Okonkwo
9/2/2026, 12:19:13 AM
I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?
Lukas Okonkwo
9/22/2026, 3:16:36 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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