hrm, This is great news! Your h feels safe in expressing his thoughs to you w/o being judged in any way. You handled that conversation in an excellent manner. Stay the course, continue to be patient and allow him to open up to you. You are a good listener and know when to voice your thoughts and/or concerns.
He's baking up quite nicely. Continue to be patient.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.