didn't get it

Yep, that's right. The job that I was so perfect for, the job I did everything right for, I did not get. I still really don't know how this happened. They sent an email about an hour ago saying they found someone else. I've been in touch with one of the hiring people for months. I had people who work there recommend me for the job. I sent thank-you notes, follow up emails, and I already had experience in publishing, how in the world did I not get this? How?

And how do I tell my parents? I can't keep telling them, "Oh, I didn't get this one either." Everytime I check my email or get a letter in the mail, it's another rejection letter. What in the world am I going to do?! I can't keep spending my days like this, stuck in my parents house, barely getting 10 hours a week at a part time job, with nothing at all on the horizon. Things were supposed to be picking up for me. For everyone. Jobs were supposed to start coming back by now, and people are still losing their jobs. I was just told by my mom that public schools all over the US will be sending out pink slips to many of their employees. And teaching is supposed to be safe!

I know it's not the end of the world, and I know it's no where near as bad as the Great Depression, but it sure feels like it to me. What am I going to do? Where will I find a job? Will I find a job? Will I ever move out of my parents house? Why the crap is my life so sucky?