Layoff happened 18 days ago, feeling lost - 5 months and counting

They called a meeting on Monday and 18 of us were let go. I had been there 18 years. I am in Cleveland, in case local advice matters. I have not told my family yet. Is there a checklist I should follow?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

I made a short list: benefits, bills, documents, and then my résumé. One thing each day kept me steady.