New normal

Two months ago my dear husband was released from job without further ado. Since then we've been in survival mode. After the initial shock and the feeling of despair and wanting to cry I became calm. Weird but true. Then I needed continue trying to figure out what my new normal was going to be when it finally unveiled itself.
So I the first thing I did was make sure my family had food. My husband made sure we had a roof over our heads. These actions took quit a swallowing of pride which can be very bitter. I called the local food bank and looked into food stamps. My husband contacted relatives to secure our home. 
Secondly we began to look for employment. Oddly enough, because of the season, I got a job fairly quickly. Not great job but a job. And we continue to look for better more sustainable positions.
Survival mode is a strange way of being. You act as if everything is normal and its not. You cut all the things you can and wish the holidays weren't just around the corner. But as I stated earlier I have a odd sense of calm. I have hope. I don't have answers but I have hope.