For some, a trip out of town at holiday-time is beneficial. A birthday can be observed by donating to a charitable organization or doing something that is meaningful to you. You will grieve. Allow yourself to grieve. It is a key part of the healing process.
Most victims are new to the workings of the criminal justice system.
As you progress through various stages, you may become angry and frustrated because your impressions of the justice system are false. People naturally want to see justice done swiftly so that they can heal from that part of the trauma. But the criminal justice system often seems to prolong people's grief. For example, you may find that justice does not always prevail. Sometimes, the guilty are released on procedural grounds.