How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 2 weeks in

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a line cook. I am in Denver, in case local advice matters. 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.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It saved me later.