AIBU to think people who know my situation might just think before they say "Happy New Year"

[onesister]

I'm currently watching the person I have lived with for more than half my life die. And yet people who know us and our situation still ring up and call in to wish us a "Happy New Year". AIBU to think they are thoughtless twits. I know it's a difficult, what do you say in such a situation but today I have found it nearly impossible to not scream at them. Just what sort of Happy New year do they think I'm going to have.

Thank you for all the support and some really thoughtful alternatives to the usual pat Happy New Year. it is good to have place to release the pressure that builds up in difficult situations. Dreading next few weeks but know I can come here and let it all out if necessary.