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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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