- Let it out.
- ⁠I'm here for you.
- ⁠Could I give you a hug?
- ⁠It's okay to cry.
- ⁠We'll get through this together.
- ⁠Take your time.
- ⁠Do Nothing, just Listen to them.
- Sit with them (unless asked to leave)
- Get them a tissue or glass of water
- Hold their hand or rub their back

Sometimes I get triggered, and I can't help but burst into tears. Sometimes, when I'm overwhelmed, upset, anxious, or afraid, I just need to cry, and I almost always feel better once I let it out.

"Don't cry" is such a common response, and I believe most people mean no harm when they say it, but it can feel invalidating to hear when you want comfort and support.