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The identity shock of unemployment
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- 4 min read
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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