Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 21 weeks in

I was laid off 21 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I am in Raleigh, in case local advice matters. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. What did you say?

I told my partner the same evening with a simple plan: what happened, what I was doing and what I needed. It was a relief.