I was laid off from Oracle after 26 years, and it's been a tough adjustment. I feel disconnected from society and like I'm just taking up space. Financially, I can manage for a couple of years, but emotionally, I'm struggling. The comments I've received have been supportive, reminding me that I'm worth more than my job loss and encouraging me to take this time to recover and focus on myself. I've been reflecting on my career and questioning where things went wrong, but I know I need to move forward. The job market is challenging right now, but I'm trying to stay hopeful and consider picking up new hobbies or skills. It's hard, but I'm reminding myself that I'm not alone in this situation.