Hiding a layoff from the family, bad idea? - what worked for you?

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a retail manager. There are 11 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. What did you say?

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.