I'm single and in my 30s, with some savings. I'm still here. My coworker in his late 40s with a wife and two kids was laid off. I know it had absolutely nothing to do with me, but I still feel so bad for him and I feel guilty for some reason. Don't tell me it's irrational, I know that already. I'm trying to figure out how not to feel this way.
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Only few people are left with this compassion, don't lose that and don't doubt yourself either. Ask him for any sort of help he would need, in whatever way you can contribute. Unfortunately we live in such a world where empathy and compassion are just started being in discussion, but its a great quality on can have and lead their life with.
Don't change. The company is full of narcs with a collective empathy quotient well below zero. Feeling, caring is a much needed skill. Know your worth, be careful around narc inflicted trauma and guilt, but lean into your empathy and change the culture for the better in small 1 on 1 ways.
Dont worry, he'll soon find a better job.
Talk to him, its tough time moral support is highly needed.
Help him by connecting him with head hunters. Write a post about him on Linknedin, praise his skills etc.