will I ever get over this?

Occasionally the Inner Critic wonders whether I’m done grieving and whether, perhaps, I’m prolonging my suffering by not “letting go.” Probably both, I reply.  In some ways I’ve restored my sanity, regained optimism, found a new joy of life. As evidence I cite my work at hospice where, amid others’ losses, I feel competent and compassionate.
As to “prolonging my own suffering,” [...]