Hey GG, you did great! Listen and validate, thats the mantra, right? I think this is all part of coming out of the tunnel. He has to relive it all and work it out.
I would pull back and not say anything as he is trying to figure things out.
This is a long journey for them and they have to go through all the steps in order to come out whole again.
Patience, patience and more patience. Nothing wrong with you punching a pillow or throwing something when you are alone though.
