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

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a sales associate. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. What did you say?

Shame is common after a layoff even when it is not your fault. Saying it out loud to one person first helped me.

Do not wait until a bill surprises them. The longer it goes, the harder it gets.