It's okay to want a hug or to rest in a lap. It doesn't make you less dominant to need comfort. It's okay to need a shoulder to cry on. I hope you're doing okay and if not we can change that :)
I'm a big guy. Generally don't do selfies for this reason exactly. It's not from one or a small group of individuals, either. I get this as a first reaction from a dozen sources a day, even strangers. I can't smile anymore.