How Ritchie Torres Came To Live A Life Of “Radical Authenticity.”

[@mmlas8683]

I remember watching this vid a couple years ago & being so impressed. He's now set to become a US Congressman. Love to see it.

[@luisviera6347]

Congratulations Ritchie wish you the best of luck, you are a man to whom all should proud of!

[@sedecim]

Fascinating! A wonderful story. And homeboy is finnneeee!

[@sarawilde8476]

This channel is really encouraging to me, especially being a bisexual teen who recently realized her sexuality, so thank you, and keep doing what you're doing. 😊

[@mosichat]

Very proud of you. A man of integrity.

[@kervinfondren9226]

Congratulations. I am black, gay, a retired school teacher after teaching 30 years, honorably discharged from the Army and happy as Hell!

[@harvey1965]

.... so how about aiming to become the first gay President of the United States? Aim high Richie - you are integrity personified.

[@w.tmcpherson6015]

It's been a long hard and difficult walk for me. I've been through depressed times, times to where I wanted to give up on life, bit for some strange reason I'm still here and I push forward. Sorry for the long comment but I think I need to get this out. Be Blessed all

[@Eltoca21]

True to yourself and no self loathing... fantastic! We need more gay folks with this attitude

[@jons43]

Great video. Richie, you are one really great person. 30 Minute conversation with you would be so enlightening.

[@tyjohnson3585]

I needed to see this!! This channel is helping me get out of my head about how unworthy I am. Maybe, just maybe, I should boot fear to the side. I have allowed it to cause me many a heartache and resentment to those who mirror and or relate to my experience.

[@COJones43]

All I can say is: Wow! This blew me away and brought tears to my eyes. What a awesome young man. His story hit home with me, I hope that someday I get to meet him and thank him for sharing.

[@deandreburton910]

His skin is sOoo nice. It's glowing.

[@josephyoung6749]

Have you ever seen anyone more immaculate?!!!

[@sonquatsch8585]

1st thing i noticed. that skin is fire!

[@birgittazandhers9257]

I'm as straight as straight can be but I love gay people an wish I knew more of them. These films are a great way to let straights to know that gays are just like them (but some are better looking).

[@ctysonjr1963]

Thank you for sharing your story Ritchie...!!! LGBT community is proud of you...! Your story and transparency will surely help others....!

[@LanesGrandma]

Empowering.

[@hansherrmannshausen9669]

your testimony brought me to tears, I loved it

[@rayrothermel4861]

Terrific interview; terrific man.

[@carldavidson2937]

Beautiful story...and personality!

[@Greggory1987]

Excellent testimony and right on the the mark!

[@ianward9157]

Thanks for your work in bringing about equality. XXX X

[@Mau24ef]

I'd vote for him and I'm not even a U.S. citizen lol

[@loveisawesome566]

Funny

[@samray397]

You strike me as a very serious & responsible (& handsome man). Thank you for your inspiring story. I sincerely wish you meet an honourable partner that you deserve. I am sad to know that you have a difficult personal struggle. Keep your spirit strong & God will surely see you through safely!

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

Congressman Torres seems to understand that his election victory says more about his constituents than it does about him. What an amazing thing to be both the messenger and the message.

[@BahamutEx]

the world need smore people like this :)

[@judedimatteo471]

I just love watching this channel all the stories are so inspiring how love stories come togather i hope i find my mister right one day i am a straight women but what the heck

[@samray397]

Eloquent, handsome, intelligent & Gay. What more? U have all the best qualities, including Gay. Gay=Pride, but it must also =Courage+Loyalty+Strength of Character, etc.

[@Stanley_89]

Isn't he the most articulate?

[@w.tmcpherson6015]

This channel is very encouraging. I'm a member of the LGBT community. I'm 56 Ive never come out, but I did tell my mother and was rejected. I've been in 2 failed relationship and pretty much just stay to myself I'm very much into my church but have recently decided that I'm in the wrong please, you get a feeling ppl are talking about you and wondering things about you. I'm one to whom if I don't feel comfortable somewhere I remove myself

[@zrp8y23]

Find a church that welcomes the LGBT community and accepts and loves you unconditionally.

[@rhyanova]

Ritchie, marry me.

[@helloxonsfan]

He's Great American...!!!

[@Tripper111]

Awesome Story and for that we thank you...

[@markol7819]

THANK YOU.

[@icyolives]

I’d love to know how your teacher was impacted by you coming out to him. It must be something to seem like such a trustworthy figure that you’d be the first person a teen comes out to in their life.

[@aloquicious]

Please do us all a favor and gather some experience and prepare to run for president in 2024. Your country, humanity for that matter, ....needs you.

[@dport9563]

Kate Brown governor of Oregon is bisexual. Kyrstin Sinema Democrat nominee for Arizona Senate is bisexual . Christine Hallquist transwoman Democrat nominee for Vermont governor.

[@dport9563]

Vote Vote Vote November 6 Democrat . Need to campaign and support every Democrat no matter the odds.

[@tenorchazz4274]

LOOOOVE it! ♥️

[@craigmorrison5544]

No dislikes. Cool.

[@Polpsyspi10]

Wow very inspiring, this man has a lot of courage

[@dport9563]

Isn't a Connecticut House candidate openly gay also.

[@josephyoung6749]

Wow, this is such a powerful politician, in more ways than one, in the golden age of Tammany Hall Tweedism, self-loathing and cowardly scapegoating.

[@gogogogogirl]

Dude can seriously get it!

[@democraticpatriot2657]

Wasn’t he just elected to the US Congress?

[@JoseMedina-ln4ef]

Yes

[@mrfunky1768]

He is so damn beautiful side to side inside out !!!!!!

[@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA]

And very down to earth. I met him and took a picture with him.

[@camecex]

All the best to him

[@MegaTastet]

Élégance, intelligence, honnêteté !

[@aimeeburke6950]

First 🏳️‍🌈

[@nonenone9338]

He's perfect 😍

[@nathasimmy432]

❤

[@dport9563]

I'm From Driftwood needs to get political midterms are only 70 days away.

[@AngelVargas-y3d]

Riqui Tiene Qué poner una Ley que Difienda los Inquilinos de los Cinco Votos los Ladores por 200 Años el Gobierno le Pagan las Rentas de los Apartamentos y Siempre Los Apartamentos Tiene Violaciones y no arega

[@AngelVargas-y3d]

Tienes que pedal en la economía de la Nación los Ladores invite su Dino en Otros Países y lo Pobre Tenemos que Tomar Acción Yo Creó que Esos Vidine son Del Gobierno

[@markrobinson5221]

Your ears are beautiful

[@edwinmgomose9130]

🙄🙄🙄

[@banksmd9881]

I believe in a God who can change you 🙏

[@zrp8y23]

He doesn't need to be changed. He's perfect just as he is. You need to ask your God to change and cure you from your disease of homophobia.

[@ihorperec4990]

Christian White -- unless your God is an idiot, he will try to change YOU, not Ritchie.

[@rickpedretti4538]

I hope his integrity is as real as appears.