In July of 2008, my corporation had mass layoffs, and I was among them.

I have never been homeless before, but I plan to face this with humor and dignity.”.

“As long as you’re alive and healthy and physically/mentally capable of coming up with a plan and executing it, you will be OK.

There is always another avenue, another option, another choice, another route, another door to pursue if one is closed off to you.”.

“Take care of yourself. Anything material that you have/had/lost? It can be replaced, or at least reasonably substituted. You cannot be.”.

(Brianna Karp)