Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? after 17 years as a paralegal

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. I am in Omaha, in case local advice matters. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. How did you handle it?

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.