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Lessons from a Layoff: One Year Later, and Why the Conversation Still Matters

Getting laid off can feel devastating, but it doesn’t define you. In this honest reflection, one woman shares the lessons she learned—from sitting with the hard emotions to finding strength in community—showing that life after a layoff can lead to unexpected growth, resilience, and a new sense of purpose.

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Leslie has worked as the lifestyle editor at Indianapolis Monthly magazine and as a columnist for The Indianapolis Star where she penned a popular column called “The Adventuress.”

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