I know my family means well but telling me being let go is a part of life and everyone goes through does nothing for my mental health.
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yeah they are just trying to help. but nothing helps fix that void you are probably feeling right now. it's not a good feeling. i really hope you find something asap. fix up that resume. go to job conventions cause i heard those hire quicker due to AI pissing off hirers a lot nowadays. irony lol...
sep 2, 2025, 12:14 am • 1 0 • view
Helping with mental health doesn't always come naturally to everyone, unfortunately... I do hope that you're leaning on the people who do know how you need to be supported through all this 💜
sep 2, 2025, 1:30 am • 1 0 • view
It definitely doesn't. They may be right in hindsight (when you look at it years from now) but that doesn't mean you shouldn't feel horrible while going through it. You have a huge responsibility and you are scared that you can't fulfill it. I personally would have likely been extremely depressed.
sep 2, 2025, 12:57 am • 1 0 • view
Being let go must be hard, especially during these times. I hope you find something quickly! In the meantime, heck those guys.
sep 2, 2025, 1:45 am • 1 0 • view
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sep 2, 2025, 12:13 am • 1 0 • view
"Have you thought about the children starving in Africa?" Thanks, Mom...really puts it in perspective 🙄
sep 2, 2025, 12:57 pm • 0 0 • view
Your feelings and experience are valid. They do mean well but their intentions do not replace the impact of their words. So since their heart is in a good place, here’s what their mouths should have said: “I’m sorry this happened to you. I am here to listen. You can do hard things. You are loved.”
sep 2, 2025, 1:23 am • 1 0 • view
I've gotten similar remarks from family. I know "everything happens for a reason" is meant well & intended to comfort, and maybe it will later down the road. But in the moment, it feels like you're not being seen or heard for what you're currently dealing with. Totally get it
sep 2, 2025, 2:15 am • 4 0 • view
Just too much pain.
sep 2, 2025, 3:00 am • 3 0 • view
They shouldn't be telling you that at all, especially when they know everything you have been going through. You're allowed to be upset and express your feelings. Don't let anyone make you feel like you shouldn't be upset, family or not. We all care on here!
sep 2, 2025, 7:14 am • 1 0 • view
Nope, sometimes in the middle of things, that's not what we wanted to hear
sep 2, 2025, 12:33 am • 1 0 • view
This was a specialized job, right? For a federal employer? And your whole team was let go, if I'm remembering right(correct me if I'm wrong). That doesn't happen every day. It's natural to be taken aback from that,and trying to just "move on" without reorienting is a bad idea.
sep 2, 2025, 2:45 am • 1 0 • view
Regardless if it’s a part of life or not, that’s not something that they should be telling you. I’m really sorry, homie 🫂
sep 2, 2025, 7:02 pm • 2 0 • view
If I know someone's struggle deeply, care deeply, and see no other way, I might say, "let go". In all other cases, I find it careless and possibly abusive. Things need to be made right and we're allowed to be upset about upsetting things.
sep 2, 2025, 2:29 pm • 0 0 • view
It’s not something anyone should ever have to go through. I dealt with this too. People just don’t know what to say to be honest.
sep 2, 2025, 3:35 am • 1 0 • view
Everyone needs basic validation in life. It’s not an interpersonal skill that is taught in schools but it should be taught everywhere.
sep 2, 2025, 12:29 am • 2 0 • view
Speaking of which, I am sorry you are going through a rough time. You must be having a lot of tough emotions and thoughts after being laid off.
sep 2, 2025, 12:30 am • 1 0 • view
I heard this a lot when I first left an abusive marriage, I was angry and raw and everyone told me I just needed to let it go and move on, part of life, all that shit may be part of life but it's still bullshit and sometimes you just gotta sit with it
sep 2, 2025, 1:02 am • 2 0 • view
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sep 2, 2025, 12:14 am • 1 0 • view