My H was out of the house for months before I told not-so-close friends (like the people in my close-knit neighborhood). I think there are neighbors that still don't know H doesn't live here, even 1 1/2 later. It was only when the questions became more persistent as to "how is H doing"? "What's H up to", that wort of thing. I received a lot of support from close friends that I divulged quite a bit to, but I regret telling others. Choose wisely who you tell. I would let it come up naturally. No reason to "announce" it.
