if you can Brian open up and share with her.
start slow if you need too.
maybe your hiding for fear she will think different. plus i think its harder for guys to open up.
something started years ago. that if you opened up you were not a guy.
trust me if she says she feels alone thats how she feels
sounds like shes trying to reach you.....
like shes reaching a hand to you.....reach your hand to her...
it will take time.... but it sounds like you love her