Today was a whirlwind of emotions. My fiancé and I were both laid off—him in October and now me just this morning. I had no idea this was coming; we had just discussed how strong the company was in a meeting earlier this week, and I was even talking to my manager about potential advancement opportunities. It feels surreal and honestly, I'm still in shock. We’re supposed to leave for our elopement abroad next week, and while it feels financially irresponsible to go now, I can't shake the thought of how much effort and planning went into this trip over the past year. Canceling would mean losing all the money we've already invested, and after such a tough year with health and family issues, this trip was supposed to be our bright spot. I’m feeling a mix of sadness, anger, and deflation. This was supposed to be one of the happiest moments of our lives, and now it feels overshadowed by uncertainty. I’m not sure if I’m looking for advice or just venting, but I know I need to figure out what to do next. The thought of going on the trip while unemployed is daunting, but it might be our only chance to salvage some joy amidst all this chaos.
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