Just because everyone else is having it rough, it doesn't make your problems lessor than their's. Your problems and your feelings are still just as important to consider and take care of.

[She holds her hand out to him and smiles warmly.] We can find somewhere to sit and talk-- about whatever you want.

[So it's his choice if he wants to say anything about what's bothering him or not. He could ramble about photography instead if he wanted, if it'd help him feel better]