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I had no idea how defined I was by my job and education. after being laid off the hardest part of my journey understanding how to define myself outside of this, and how to be proud of that. I lost self in one way but gained it in a huge way as well. trying for over a year now to get a job in my field, or something like it, has pushed my self awareness and caused me to really consider my abilities and self worth. Is till want to work, but when i do go back I will go back with a different understanding of what it is to work and the measurement it plays in my life. I am so many other things beyond a job and education...

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