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

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a home health aide. Any experience at all would help. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet.

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.