Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea?

I was laid off 23 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. Did it get easier afterwards?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 14 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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