Telling my partner I lost my job (Chicago)

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

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

Shame is common after a layoff even when it is not your fault. Saying it out loud to one person first helped me.