Coun·te·nance

noun
1. appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face: a sad countenance.
2. the face; visage.
3. calm facial expression; composure.
4. approval or favor; encouragement; moral support.

5. Obsolete. bearing; behavior.

verb (used with object)
6. to permit or tolerate: You should not have countenanced his rudeness.
7. to approve, support, or encourage.

Idiom
8. out of countenance, visibly disconcerted; abashed

Synonyms - abet, accept, advocate, aid, applaud, approbate, back, bear with, champion, commend, condone, confirm, cope, encourage, endorse, favor, get behind, give green light, give stamp of approval, give the nod, go along with, go for, grin and bear it, handle, help, hold with, invite, live with, nod at, okay*, put John Hancock on, put up with, sanction, sign off on, sit still for, smile on*, stand for, stomach something, swallow, thumbs up, uphold 

Example - When choices are hard to bear alone, one looks to a trusted family member or friend for their countenance.