How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 12 months and counting

I was laid off 8 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. There are 14 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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.