You read the message. Maybe twice. It was framed in strategic language—terms like "realignment," "transition of operations," or...

You just got laid off. Whether you saw it coming or it hit you like a truck, one thing's for sure: it sucks. It's jarring, emotional, and confusing. And in a world that often equates our worth with our work, it can feel like more than just a job loss — it can feel like a personal loss.