Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - 26 weeks in

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. Any experience at all would help. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. How did you handle it?

Kids often pick up more than you think. A short, calm explanation helped mine feel secure.

Shame is common after a layoff even when it is not your fault. Saying it out loud to one person first helped me.