<prompt> Human: In an interview can I say I was let go from my job because I had a family member with a serious sickness and it distracted my work life? I cant lie because my former employer will absolutely reveal the reason for termination.  <response>: You never say you got fired for failing to do you job.It is perfectly fine to say why you LEFT a position and that you would have preferred to take time off to care for your sick relative but the job specifications didnt allow for that. Also be clear that the relative no longer needs your care...if that is true. 