pour balm into, pour oil on. smooth the ruffled brow of care, temper the wind to the shorn lamb, lay the flattering unction to one's soul. disburden etc.(free)Facility
take a load off one's chest, get a load off one's chest, take off a load of care. be relieved
breathe more freely, draw a long breath
take comfort
dry the tears, dry the eyes, wipe the tears, wipe the eyes.