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Humans Of New York Photo Of Gay Teen Crying Goes Viral For The Right Reasons

Natasha Hinde— The Huffington Post UK

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A photograph, shot by Humans of New York, showing an emotional gay teenager has received an influx of positive messages from across the world - including from Hillary Clinton and Ellen DeGeneres.

The image, which was posted on the Humans of New York Facebook page, shows a teenage boy crying with the caption: "I'm homosexual and I'm afraid about what my future will be and that people won't like me."

The Humans of New York page documents the lives of New Yorkers through stunning portraits and captions.

Their latest post comes exactly one week after same-sex marriage was legalised in all 50 states in the US.

It has since been shared nearly 60,000 times and has generated over 600,000 likes. Additionally, it has racked up more than 55,000 comments - most of which offer heartfelt words of advice to the youngster.

Hillary Clinton was among the thousands of people offering messages of support. She wrote: "Prediction from a grown-up: Your future is going to be amazing.

"You will surprise yourself with what you're capable of and the incredible things you go on to do. Find the people who love and believe in you - there will be lots of them."

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One day after Clinton's post, Ellen DeGeneres added her two cents. She said: "Not only will people like you, they'll love you. I just heard of you and I love you already."

But perhaps some of the most thoughtful and touching responses were from members of the LGBT community who could relate to the teenage boy.

One Facebook user, Billy Riley, wrote: "I'm a homosexual and my future is bright and people love and adore me. And all I had to do was be myself."

While another, Ben Gamache, added: "I'm homosexual too, little man. My future is bright and I am loved. Most importantly, I love ME and wouldn't change a thing about myself.

"The same can and will absolutely hold true for you. Sending you strength."

25 Reasons Having Gay Dads Is Awesome!

You're Raised To Be Caring & Compassionate(01 of25)

And you learn how to put your compassion into action... and be all cute and matchy-matchy while doing it.(Photo courtesy of Andy Miller) (credit:Photo courtesy of Andy Miller)

You Get To Meet All Their Cool Friends(02 of25)

They never mind sharing their friends (or cookies) with you.(Photo courtesy of Jerry Mahoney) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jerry Mahoney)

You Learn The Colors Of The Rainbow Before All The Other Kids(03 of25)

Also, PARADES!!!(Photo courtesy of Henry Amador-Batten) (credit:Photo courtesy of Henry Amador-Batten)

You Can Step On All The Cracks You Want(04 of25)

And grow up just as loving and respectful towards women as any kid with a mom. (Photo courtesy of Brent Almond) (credit:Photo courtesy of Brent Almond)

You Get The Best Cuddles(05 of25)

Complete with tickly beard kisses.(Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait)

They Went Through A LOT To Become Your Parents(06 of25)

Regardless of how you became a family, you can rest assured you were wanted and planned for — sometimes long before you were even born. (Photo courtesy of Brian Copeland) (credit:Photo courtesy of Brian Copeland)

You May Not Be Biologically Related, But The Resemblance Is Uncanny(07 of25)

Even if it’s not, there’s never any question whose kid you are.(Photo courtesy of Scott Thomas) (credit:Photo courtesy of Scott Thomas)

You Travel In Style… And With Options(08 of25)

It’s not extra clothing. It’s a wardrobe change.(Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner) (credit:Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner)

They Teach You About Patriotism…(09 of25)

Families with gay dads are as grateful for their freedom as any other Americans. And I mentioned how much we love parades, right?(Copyright Kate Adamick /Photo courtesy of the DeOliveira Scappaticci family) (credit:Kate Adamick / Photo courtesy of the DeOliveira Scappaticci family)

…And Equal Rights For Everybody .(10 of25)

Someday soon, families with gay dads will be equally American in every sense. Until then, the march continues. Please hold hands.(Copyright Kate Adamick /Photo courtesy of the DeOliveira Scappaticci family) (credit:Kate Adamick / Photo courtesy of the DeOliveira Scappaticci)

Every Day (Month, Year, Etc.) Is A Celebration(11 of25)

They never grow tired of showing how much they love you. Or throwing a party.(Photo courtesy of 2Dads+4) (credit:Photo courtesy of 2Dads+4)

You Learn Important Life Skills At An Early Age(12 of25)

What?!? It’s a SMOOTHIE.(Photo courtesy of Jon Kinyon & Rick VanDerSnick) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jon Kinyon & Rick VanDerSnick)

You May Not All Be The Same Color, But You Always Match(13 of25)

And you may all have different personalities, but there’s no doubt you’re family. (Photo courtesy of Monroe Moore) (credit:Photo courtesy of Monroe Moore)

Luckiest Daddy’s Girl EVER(14 of25)

Double the daddies, double the doting. (Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jere & Andrew Lorenzen-Strait)

Never A Lack Of Sparkle(15 of25)

And never a lack of reasons to accessorize. (Photo courtesy of Earl Fenwick Jr) (credit:Photo courtesy of Earl Fenwick Jr)

You Learn About Giving Back To The Community(16 of25)

And which is your best side. (Photo courtesy of Rich Madaleno) (credit:Photo courtesy of Rich Madaleno)

They Stick With You, Even Through The Zombie Apocalypse(17 of25)

And no one ever complains about the smell. (Photo courtesy of Jose & JT Mendez-Trevino) (credit:Photo courtesy of Jose & JT Mendez-Trevino)

You Get To See The World From New Heights(18 of25)

Multi-purpose shoulders: to cry on, to lean on, to rise above it all. (Photo courtesy of Seth Taylor) (credit:Photo courtesy of Seth Taylor)

THEY ROCK(19 of25)

Plus you get a strong foundation of love, acceptance and self-confidence. (Photo courtesy of Tom McMillen-Oakley) (credit:Photo courtesy of Tom McMillen-Oakley)

They Teach You All About Superheroes…(20 of25)

They’re always down for dressing up. (Photo courtesy of Brent Almond & Nick Pirulli) (credit:Photo courtesy of Brent Almond & Nick Pirulli)

…And Introduce You To Real Ones(21 of25)

Including powerful, wonderful women. (Get it? Because she’s Wonder Woman!) (Photo courtesy of Brent Almond) (credit:Photo courtesy of Brent Almond)

You Get To Be In Your Parents’ Wedding…(22 of25)

Experience the joy of seeing the two people that love you most promise to be your family forever. (Photo courtesy of Brad Letson & Brad Benton) (credit:Photo courtesy of Brad Letson & Brad Benton)

…Which Is Always FABULOUS(23 of25)

Sorry, I tried to get through the list without using the word “fabulous.” But seriously, how could I resist here? (Photo courtesy of Brad & Nick Schlaikowski) (credit:(Photo courtesy of Brad & Nick Schlaikowski))

You Always Feel Safe(24 of25)

And when you don’t, see number 5. (Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner) (credit:Photo courtesy of Silvio & Jeff Weisner)

If You’re Really Lucky, You’ll Grow Up To Be A Thoughtful, Appreciative (And Witty) Adult -- Just Like Your Dads(25 of25)

24 years of reminding him to write thank you notes really paid off. (Photo courtesy of David E. Hales) (credit:Photo courtesy of David E. Hales)

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