How do I tell my family about the layoff?, retail manager here

I was laid off 25 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I worked as a retail manager before this. I want a plan before I speak. What did you say?

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

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 6 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.