Proudladybug's journey

I recently faced a double whammy in my life that has left me feeling a bit lost. Just a week ago, I went through a painful breakup with someone I was dating who also happened to be a coworker. We were in different departments, but the emotional fallout has been tough to navigate. Then today, I received the unexpected news that I lost my job. I had been in a demanding leadership role for nearly a year, which was both rewarding and stressful. Despite the challenges, I was proud of my contributions and accomplishments there. Losing the job feels like a significant blow, especially so soon after the breakup. Now, I'm grappling with the grief of a relationship that meant a lot to me while also having to pivot and think about my next career steps. Thankfully, I have some professional support and I'm already exploring new opportunities, so I do have a safety net. However, emotionally, it feels like the ground has been pulled out from under me twice in just one week. I'm reaching out to see if anyone else has experienced similar back-to-back life changes, particularly a breakup followed by job loss. How did you manage to keep moving forward professionally while dealing with the personal emotional fallout? I would love to hear from those who have gone through something like this and eventually found themselves in a better career situation than they expected.