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

I was laid off 16 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. 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.

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