I've been following, but haven't posted before. I think those daily negative thoughts are kind of a post traumatic stress disorder--aftershocks, and they will slowly fade. I'm thinking mine will take a looooong time, but they don't hurt as much now as they did before.
I hope all continues to improve as the renovation progresses and you and W settle back in to normal routines. You seem to have a clear head about your sitch. Well done!