How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? - 10 months and counting

I have been out of work for 10 months and worry about the gap. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I am nervous about being filtered out. What do you say in interviews?

A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.

I was hired after a 10-month gap. The manager said the skills test mattered more than the dates.