The best action is to let folks share their year-end essays when they start doing so in a few days. If reading their post bothers you, quickly scroll down. Some people had a delightful year, while others had the most challenging year of their lives, but they all made it through.
Life will throw hard lessons unto you. So take your time to wipe your tears and fix yourself up. Listen and understand carefully. You will going to need it one day.