Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - first time posting

I was laid off 17 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. It has been a long 17 weeks. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. Did it get easier afterwards?

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.