It was alright to cry. That was why her shoulder is being offered to cry on and her settling into the bleachers showed they can be there for a long, long time if needed. It was alright to put her own frustrations above others because why shouldn't she? They were her frustrations, her struggles. They deserve release and attention just as much as other people with their own issues do.

"Take your time, dear. You have all of it right now." Her voice holds a patient sincerity to it. She was willing to wait until Sandy could talk again, could take a breath and feel like the world won't fall apart around her like the most fragile glass. It make take some time but that was okay. This will be okay soon. But first. The Small Steps. "We'll be here for you. We'll wait."