Damian Gracia was just the right person for Hunter Prosper to interview for his"Stories from a Stranger" TikTok series. Gracia's words went viral.) recently checked in with his friends on the platform X, the response was overwhelming. Thousands of accounts nationwide took part in the trend of sharing their recent highs and lows, both serious and comedic, revealing some much-needed discussions on mental health.
On Jan. 29, Gracia’s message reached far beyond his own online platform when he was featured in a viral video posted by content creator Hunter Prosper. Prosper, known for his “Stories from a Stranger” series on TikTok, showcases strangers' personal testimonies to encourage others to connect and listen to one another.
“I have something to live for,” Gracia said in the video. “I don’t know what that is yet, but I have something to live for, and I think that’s the fun part — trying to figure that out now.”“If anything, that's exactly the goal — to show that there are two sides of every coin, and that the same goes for the internet,” Gracia says. “We talk about all the negativity online, but there is also light, there is positivity, there is legitimacy to caring about one another.
“And THIS is why we need to be kinder to strangers, lead with love, and offer hugs. Damien's life matters and he has purpose. His vulnerability in this clip has healed countless others whom he may never meet so I hope he is healed too,” @chinogba commented.