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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's hard not to take personally, but it's not personal.

I would do three things in your shoes. 1) I'd come up with a way to process. Whether that's writing down all your fears and all your bad feelings in a diary or seeking a counselor, clergy member.... When bad things happen to people, much of how you process the bad thing affects your and your family's long-term happiness.

2) I would come up with a list of how this is an opportunity. In the beginning the list might be kind of short (well, I guess I have more time to get to the gym). But keep at it. It might be chance to learn a new skill, volunteer at your child's school, have a family member come and visit, get ready for the holidays, go to all the free museums, read a book you've wanted to read... It's also an opportunity professionally, to catch up with old colleagues and alumni, get your LinkedIn profile cleaned up, join a professional society, etc.

3) I would think about how your new time could save your family money. Could you cook more instead of eating out? Could you sell your old junk on Craigslist? Could you take over yard work instead of paying for someone else to do it? This is just me, because I'm a money planner and I would (personally) want to adjust our spending with our income.[/quote]

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