How do I tell my family about the layoff? after 4 years as a home health aide

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. I am in Detroit, in case local advice matters. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?

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

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 4 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.