Although life is difficult, I am also retired

This morning, I walked into work thinking it was just another Friday. Instead, I got called into a meeting with HR and—surprise!—I’m now part of the company’s latest round of budget cuts. They said it wasn’t about my performance, but honestly, that doesn’t make it sting any less. I spent the morning crying, then tried to pull myself together for the long weekend plans I already had. Emotionally, I’m all over the place—one minute I’m okay, the next I’m spiraling. I know I’m lucky to have a month of severance and a place to stay with my parents (even if it feels a little embarrassing at my age). But I’m still anxious about health insurance and what comes next. I’ve been applying for jobs, but nothing’s landed yet. Should I double down or rethink my whole career path? For those who’ve been here before—how did you cope? How long did it take to feel normal again? And when it comes to interviews, do I just say I was laid off, or is there a smarter way to frame it? I could really use some advice right now. 😔🌀 #LaidOff #CareerAdvice #WorkplaceStruggles #JobCareer