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 machine operator. There are 17 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?

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.