I got fired three weeks ago and I keep telling people I'm taking time to 'explore opportunities' but really I just sit in my car in parking lots for hours because I'm too ashamed to go home and face my family.
More people experience this than they realize.
The loss of professional identity has triggered a deeper crisis about worth and belonging that shame is preventing them from processing.
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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.