How do I tell my family about the layoff? after 6 years as a data-entry clerk

I have been leaving the house at the same time each day so my kids do not notice. There are 6 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I want a plan before I speak. What did you say?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 13 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.