For years, handing someone my business card told them exactly who I was and where I stood. The redundancy letter took the title away, and it turns out it took a lot more than a job. I meet people now and don't know how to explain myself without the words that used to do it for me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Your title gave you your identity and status, and losing it left you unsure who you are.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.