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How do I tell my family about the layoff? (update)
Bhavna Choudhury
6/27/2026, 8:32:44 PM
I was laid off 23 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. Thank you in advance. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. How did you handle it?
Emeka Choudhury
9/17/2026, 4:11:46 PM
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.
Aditi Choudhury
9/28/2026, 7:32:40 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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