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I'm real sorry you're going through this. I wish I had something definitive to give you to help, but I've been through this with the tech sector (I don't know the specifics of your background) and was unemployed for 9 months. Ran out of unemployment, but still had health insurance from the state. It had a real strain on my relationship and most aspects of life (made it near impossible to enjoy or utilize the extra free time). I eventually found a job, but it required a pay cut, a downgrade in position, and a move halfway across the country. Capital is disciplining :(
Apply for jobs like it's your job. Practice interview questions. Reach out to your network, even if it's just friends, or "colleagues" you haven't spoken to in a while. My wife helped a lot with job applications and interview practice.
I'm likely preaching to the choir and I'm sorry I'm coming across this way. I just feel your pain :(
It does get better, I didn't feel like it ever would, bur eventually something can work out. We have a mutual aid channel (I believe - others may need to give details) in case you ever need help.