When my husband was unemployed for seven months, his morale and confidence slipped. I remember one time a hiring manager told my husband, "We'll let you know by Wednesday. I also reminded him the struggle to find a new job wasn't a reflection on him but on the current system. I helped my husband lean into routine and other support systemsAnother way I helped my husband remain grounded during unemployment was to establish a daily routine. Our support system was family and friends, who joked at our extra frugality and shared in our victories and disappointments.

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