How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 20 weeks in

I was laid off 20 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I worked as a data-entry clerk before this. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. What did you say?

Kids often pick up more than you think. A short, calm explanation helped mine feel secure.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.