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Blindfolded man offers hugs to strangers for this special reason. Watch

The videos showcase the blindfolded man named Zachery Dereniowski offering hugs to strangers.

Published on: Oct 23, 2021, 12:51:02 IST
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Instagram user and motivational speaker Zachery Dereniowski is on a very special mission. He goes around and offers hugs to strangers who feel “heartbroken or empty.” He also shares the videos of the encounters on his personal Instagram page and they are heartening to watch.

The image is taken from one of the emotional videos. (Instagram/@mdmotivator)
The image is taken from one of the emotional videos. (Instagram/@mdmotivator)

The clips show him standing at the roadside blindfolded while holding a placard with the words “If you feel heartbroken or empty. Hug me” written on it.

Dereniowski also engages in conversations with the strangers after hugging them and asks them about their emotional turmoil. Not only he listens to them but also offers a few words of comfort.

Take a look at the videos that may leave you very emotional:

“You are healing people. Thank you for your kindness,” wrote an Instagram user. “Love this man,” expressed another. “I don’t know why but this made me cry,” expressed a third.

What are your thoughts on the videos?

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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