That's not at all the impression I get. To me he sounds almost burnt-out, and it is admirable that he is being completely (?) honest. No need to get hysterical

That's not at all the impression I get. To me he sounds almost burnt-out, and it is admirable that he is being completely (?) honest. No need to get hysterical and all teary-eyed. Obviously they got in over their heads. It sounds like a harrowing story.