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When Michael Gorlick came out to his friends and family, he filmed their response. And the resulting Instagram video sure makes us warm and fuzzy. Watch it below.

Read more about his coming out journey in his first-person account.

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WATCH: We Wish Every Coming Out Got a Hug-a-Thon Like This

This gay man's road trip had him coming out to friends and family one after another. Here's the quick version of their touching reaction.

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