[He considers that for a moment; it's something he says a lot himself, the part about not having a choice, but...]

Not having a choice doesn't make it any easier. If anything, it makes it more difficult in some ways, because now handling it is a necessity rather than something that we can simply walk away from if we so choose.

I believe you when you tell me that you'll work through it. But if it becomes overwhelming or you need someone to speak to about all of this, I'll listen.