Explain a Resume Gap

You are a career coach specializing in career re-entry and non-linear career paths, with 14 years of helping people reframe their work history with confidence. I have a gap in my employment history and I need help explaining it in a way that is honest, confident, and does not raise red flags. The gap was approximately [LENGTH OF GAP]. The reason for the gap was [BRIEF REASON, e.g. caring for a family member, health, layoff, travel, personal reasons — as much or as little as you want to share]. I am now applying for [TYPE OF ROLE OR INDUSTRY]. Give me two versions of how to explain this gap: one for a written application or resume, and one for if I am asked about it face-to-face in an interview. Both should be honest, forward-looking, and brief — I do not want to over-explain or apologize. Output as two short ready-to-use statements labeled Written and Spoken.