How do I tell my family about the layoff? after 15 years as a call-centre agent

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a call-centre agent. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. Did it get easier afterwards?

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

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