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. It has been a long 26 weeks. I want a plan before I speak. How did you handle it?

Do not wait until a bill surprises them. The longer it goes, the harder it gets.

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