I Thought I Was Stronger Than This
After being laid off from her tech role, Stacy shares a raw reflection on self-worth, burnout, and what it means to reclaim power by building a business rooted in values. A must-read for women in tech navigating uncertainty.
It’s been a while since I’ve put pen to paper. The last few months? Rough.
I didn’t expect being laid off to hit me so hard. But it did. I spiraled through doubt, rejection, endless job applications, and well-meaning but completely overwhelming advice from people who aren’t in this market. For the first time in my professional life, I went months without a secure job. I’ve never gone more than two weeks without one. And when you’re used to always landing on your feet, the freefall feels like failure.
