She accepts the hold, moving so that she's settled near it in the way that means she's not inclined to move for a while.

"Thank you for allowing me to let it out." And before it can say something about allowance not being needed - "I feel like I could tell you anything, and that's not something I've often felt in my life."

At least, to say it and to trust it won't be wielded as a weapon in the worst moments. There was so often a risk. Maybe there still is. But even so, she still tries to trust.