Why Worry: ‘I lost my job during the COVID pandemic; now, my wife may leave me’

Why Worry: ‘I lost my job during the COVID pandemic; now, my wife may leave me’

I lost my job last year in November and haven't been able to get a new one yet. I don't know if it was because of the pandemic - even though that's what my employer told me at the time - no one else got fired. My self-confidence is at an all-time low, so much so that I start to stutter during interviews (I didn't used to before). The money crunch that I'm feeling is not helping. Both things mean constant fights with my wife, who is threatening to leave me if I don't get my act together. I've been trying but I'm so shattered. How do I move past this? A reader who wishes to stay anonymous asks I am sorry to hear you are struggling. This is a very stressful life event, so you are going to have to work very hard to find your calm and center. It will not be easy, but by actively engaging in practices that ground you and keep you physically and mentally healthy, you will be able to navigate this difficult life experience and come out of it stronger and wiser. Remember, a lot of our energy goes into being upset with