How do I tell my family about the layoff? - 24 weeks in

I was laid off 24 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. What did you say?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 9 months ago, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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