How do I tell my family about the layoff? (update)

I was laid off 14 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. I am in Sacramento, in case local advice matters. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. Did it get easier afterwards?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.