Admitting it to yourself is the most important step to learning how to cope with it. I know you don't know me, but... I'm proud of you, for managing to do so.

[he hopes that doesn't come off as condescending, especially because... well, they don't know each other. buzz genuinely means it, though. peter sounds young and so, so troubled. even if you take one step forward and three back, you still take a step forward.]

Thank you for trusting me enough to discuss such personal strife. We can talk again if you ever need it. I'll be here.