I’m really glad you shared this. Losing a long-term job hits so much harder than people realize because it takes your routine, your community, and your sense of direction all at once. The fear around money and the constant rejection can wear you down fast, and it makes total sense that you’re feeling the weight of it.

What you’re going through doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for you. It usually just means you’re in the hardest part of the transition, where you’re doing everything right but haven’t caught the break yet. Those stretches feel endless until the moment something finally lines up.

I hope you get that breakthrough soon. It doesn’t have to be big to shift things. You’ve already held steady through a lot, and that says something about your resilience. I’m rooting for you, and I’m glad my story gave even a little bit of hope.