How do I tell my family about the layoff? - what worked for you?

My spouse does not know yet that I was let go as a teaching assistant. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I want a plan before I speak. 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.

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