OP, so sorry this happened to you. I'm glad you ramped up saving in the last 5 years, and wish you well getting a new job. Def apply for unemployment ASAP.
What an absurd thing to say - of course it's helpful. A cautionary tail is often the best teacher.
The OP was the cautionary tale. The "why didn't you save?" was irrelevant and piling on. NP.
There are many different reason why people missed the opportunities to save. Asking for the reason is totally relevant.