[Looks back up at her, more serious than before, but still concerned.] I'm saying... that whatever you've been doing till now to address this isn't working. We need to try a different approach. Otherwise things are only gonna go from bad to worse.
Maybe... [Takes a breath and softens his face more.] Maybe you shouldn't have to go it alone. Sometimes it can be hard taking on something by yourself. [Shakes his head with a small exhale, mouth tilted into a humorless smile as he adds.] And trust me, I've got some experience with that part.