How do I tell my family about the layoff? - first time posting

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a paralegal. I do not usually post, so bear with me. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet.

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

I told my partner the same evening with a simple plan: what happened, what I was doing and what I needed. It was a relief.