Telling my partner I lost my job (Madison)

I was laid off 5 weeks ago and have not told my family because I do not want them to worry. Any experience at all would help. I feel ashamed even though the company cut a whole team. What did you say?

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.

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