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

I was laid off 21 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. It has been a long 21 weeks. Bills are coming up and I cannot keep this quiet. How did you handle it?

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.