At times, being wished a “happy” new year can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re carrying something that feels unbearable. There can be an unspoken expectation to be okay, to stay hopeful, to move forward as if your life hasn’t been divided into a before and an after. For many people who are grieving, the turn of the calendar doesn’t feel like a celebration. It can feel like being asked to begin again before you’re ready, before you’ve even had time to catch your breat