The woman didnt know at first that Ryan Catterson had recently lost his 16-year-old daughter.

She only discovered this heartbreakingnewsafter sharing the footage on her Instagram stories.

Update: little did we know what Cohens hug to this stranger would mean.

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Ryans daughter lived inCaliforniawith his ex-wife.

It really just meant a lot to me.

Its going to be tough not going to be able to hug her again.

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

Even with our daughter, we didnt know her pain.

I cant help but be grateful that someone saw Ryans pain and could be there for him.

If several of the following symptoms occur, APA suggests seeking help from a mental health professional.

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance.

We need 12 hugs a day for growth.

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter

A Small Gesture Turned Out To Be A Significant Moment For Ryan, Who Just Lost His Daughter