Career Gap Explanation

Help me address a career gap on my resume.

Gap details:
- Duration: [START DATE] to [END DATE]
- Reason: [CAREGIVING/HEALTH/LAYOFF/EDUCATION/TRAVEL/
  PERSONAL/OTHER]
- What I did during the gap: [ANY ACTIVITIES -- freelancing,
  volunteering, courses, caregiving, etc.]

My career timeline:
- Before gap: [ROLE AND COMPANY]
- After gap: [CURRENT SITUATION -- job seeking/new role]

Please help me:
1. Write a brief, professional explanation for the gap
   (for resume, cover letter, and interview)
2. Suggest how to format the gap on my resume (functional
   vs. chronological approach)
3. Identify any skills or experiences from the gap period
   that are relevant to my job search
4. Draft 2-3 talking points for when an interviewer asks
   about the gap
5. Recommend whether to address the gap proactively or
   wait to be asked
6. Suggest how to reframe the gap as a strength or growth
   period

Target role: [WHAT I'M APPLYING FOR]
My comfort level discussing the gap: [OPEN/PREFER BRIEF/
PREFER TO REDIRECT]