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How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 9 months and counting
Mei Mercer
4/23/2026, 9:56:48 AM
I was laid off 8 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I am in Baltimore, in case local advice matters. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. How did you handle it?
Tariq Mercer
7/31/2026, 10:05:32 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.
Yuki Mercer
9/28/2026, 1:18:58 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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