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Telling my partner I lost my job
Jamie Nkemelu
4/13/2026, 1:02:40 PM
I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. Did it get easier afterwards?
Avery Nkemelu
7/1/2026, 8:06:07 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.
Morgan Nkemelu
9/21/2026, 6:41:31 AM
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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