Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? (Nashville)

I was laid off 12 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. There are 4 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. Did it get easier afterwards?

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.