The identity shock of unemployment

By  Charlotte Makala

What you need to know:

  • While work provides structure, social validation, and a sense of contribution, when employment ends abruptly, through no fault of your own, the mind often fills the gap with self-blame, even when the evidence suggests otherwise.

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