What has given you even a small spark of hope lately?

What has your inner critic been saying lately?

Getting laid off last year shook my confidence in a way nothing else had in a really long time! I questioned everything I had worked for; my self-trust disappeared. And every rejection email continued to erode my self-esteem. Now that I'm on the other side of it, I have learned so much - mostly about myself and what I am capable of! With over a million people impacted by layoffs in the U.S. in 2025 alone, I created the Comeback Classroom to offer what I wish I had: not just emotional support, but a path back to confidence and self-trust. If you’re in it right now: there is light ahead. ✨ If you go through the modules in the classroom, please engage in the discussion posts! They are likely out of order on The Comeback Classroom community page, so you may have to look for the one that corresponds with the lesson you're on.

Have you struggled with self-blame after the layoff? Why?

What part of leaving your workplace has been unexpectedly difficult?