Layoff happened 13 days ago, feeling lost (Knoxville)

I was let go as a graphic designer this week and I am still in shock. It has been a long 22 weeks. I have not told my family yet. Which steps were urgent?

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 4 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.