Opening Up About The Struggles Of Blindness...
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This video was really difficult to film but I hope you appreciate the honestly and vulnerability it took.
Molly Burke you are amazing we 💗 u
Molly Burke we lysm and everyone gets upset it’s life! And we are so proud of u for all u do ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Molly Burke we love you and your vulnerability and the courage it takes to be vulnerable just inspire us 💯 you are making a GREAT job ✊🏽💜
♡ I Love you so much, Molly! 💕 💗 God bless 😘
Molly Burke here for ya 💕
I still remember the day I made the day of a Deaf couple. It was three years ago and I was working as a cashier at a restaurant where you ordered from one person and paid afterwards with the cashier who then gave you the food. I noticed them down the line ordering, but it was very busy and I would've had to leave my position to go help them. The woman was clearly more comfortable with speech than the man, so she was ordering for the both of them. He would sign to her what she wanted, and she would order it. By the time they got down to me at the register, they had just accepted that nobody here knew sign language and were doing their own thing. Then they got to me. At the time, I had been taking classes in ASL for about 3 years and was pretty confident in my ability to hold a conversation. Once they got to me, I saw the man sign to the woman "Tell her" and she was preparing to speak when I did a hand-wave and signed "I know ASL. You can sign to me." I will never forget their faces. They lit up in a way I can never describe with words. I rang them up entirely in ASL and even joked with them a little bit. I could tell it made them so happy. I was treating them like the humans they are. I will never forget that and if I get the opportunity to do it again, I would in a heartbeat.
Sierra Simpson you are amazing
I'm deaf good on you not many people know sign language here in Australia most don't
I just nearly cried at this comment. That is so cute 😭❤️
Bree Phoenix I know sign also it’s great! I haven’t learned all yet but I’ve learned most!
@@dancingdays278 good on you it should be taught throughout school
“It breaks my heart that I feel normal, but a lot of people don’t see me that way.”
Strong words. You’re a very strong person, Molly. Loved this video and loved seeing you open up about your struggles as well as many others. 💕💘
That gave me chills
That's how I feel too. I do know I have disabilities, but I feel very normal. Until that 'one' day, I break down like Molly did and cried when people start to point out things that I am not normal. Then, a realization come to me. I started to doubt people around me and from the past. I started to question their sincerity to be friends with me just because I have disabilities. But, I'm glad to have people who love me just the way I am especially my family. I am truly grateful.
@@_SY77 dont u be sad u will get what the world did NOT give u slooooowwwwly❤❤❤❤❤❤
As long as ur alive as long as u can make acheivements and friends dont look down❤❤❤❤
It's sad because I can relate to those words all to much.... Little things that are second nature to you dipict what others think of you.. Does the word " Normal " Even exist? We're all different in our own ways.... Shame how all because your normal is different than someone else you have to be labeled, why can't everyone just be friends and accept people? :(
When you said, "I don't remember that I'm disabled until people remind me that I am." -- That is what I say ALL. THE. TIME.
I don't have a disability but that really somehow rang true to me. We all get used to our circumstances and unless someone points out our differences the world is just the world.
So True I suffer from RP I was Born with it.
Focus on and make the most of the ability.
I have cerebral palsy..I relate to that. I forget that I walk different and have poor balance. When I feel down on life I need to remember to check my gratitude list. I'm really grateful for what I CAN do!
One of my teachers last year liked to remind me that I’m autistic all the time, I kind of want to send him a clip of this, no context, just let him figure it out
My dad has always been fairly deaf. He can hear some things, but it's very hard. He lied all the way through his life to employers about his disability because he knew he'd get turned away. It was always embarrassing for him when people thought he was just too stupid to understand them, when really he just couldn't hear. It wasn't until recently that he has been able to get hearing aids that work well enough for him to function better in life. And by lying about his disability for so long, he really missed out on the deaf community and support. To make it lighthearted, he once didn't tell me he was wearing his new high-tech hearing aids, and so for two hours I was talking in the volume I've spoken to him my whole life, and he finally goes, "Why are you screaming at me?" Hahahaha
Hannah Rannah I am so sorry I will be praying for you, just know that God will take care of him.
lmao
Wow this was a very nice story to read.. your dad must have gone through some very tough times.. takes a lot of character to be that strong. thanks for sharing
@John M. Castillo It was the volume I'd always spoken to him in, because it's the only way he could hear me. But he was wearing his new high tech hearing aids, so he was finally hearing how loud I actually was.
He can hear literally almost everything with vibrations except talking and things like that. Trust me i am also deaf.
"See Gallop helps me not get hit by a semi truck, that's his job"
-Molly 2018
Yes this is true
My partner came home after work yesterday pretty upset because his coworker is going to become blind within the next year. They are both in the army and the mans passion in life is art and drawing. My partner was devastated for his friend and couldn’t imagine losing sight being an artist. I told him about your love of fashion and esthetic , once I showed him your videos he really felt a lot of peace knowing how possible it is to continue having a life and enjoying the things you love in a new way after becoming blind. He went to work today and shared your videos with his friend and you’ve given his friend so much hope for his future.
Aww this is precious
This is such a sweet story 🖤🖤🖤
I'm an artist as well and blindness runs in my family. My uncle and my Dad are pretty much blind. My Dad is blind in his left eye. He sees shadows like Molly. The right eye is starting to go now due to glaucoma. I got my eyes checked and my eye pressure is up in the same eye as my Dad. They said it's most likely glaucoma and to get on it quick.
This made me cry, such a beautiful story/inspirational thing and I hope #mollyburke @@#mollyburke sees this comment.
This. This is why she makes videos
I respect that the owner went straight to her instead of her mom or camera guy
Agreed. I have so much respect for him and I would absolutely love to visit his restaurant.
I was medically separated out of the Marine Corps, I am considered a disabled veteran at the age of 23. I have nerve damage on the left side of my body and cannot walk well and cannot run/squat at all. Im in constant pain and people are ALWAYS telling me I am “not a disabled veteran” because Im “too young, dont look disabled, am not disabled enough”. This video hit home for me, I am in tears. Thank you for this, Molly. Thank you. People need to know the variation of disability, and how different it really is from what people expect it to be.
Chronic pain is such a horrible thing to have. I'm almost 3 years with chronic pain and constant fatigue.
Most disabled veterans are first disabled under 30, what the heck? The majority I know who didn't get labelled a disabled vet before 30 were fighting the VA since before 30!
My brother faces these same struggles as a 27 year old disabled marine and I've been vouching for him and fighting for help and I hope you get the support you deserve, 💕💕💕
Thank you for your service! Thank you for the sacrifice. Thank you for continuing to share your story, even when told to stop. Just thank you.
Dame sorry i just get pitied by older people cuz i was in and outta hospitals since i was 11.
SHE IS SO FASHIONABLE AND PRETTY I CANNOT
N d Ikr. She's like a real life doll! I wanna be this cute wahh
YES OMG I WAS THINKING THE EXACT SAME
She looks better than me and she can't even appreciate how she looks
RIGHT I luv her look in this vid
My dad lost his arms in an accident when he was 11. He is now 53 and he is the most capable man I know. He is a high school teacher and he do everything a non-disabled person can do and even more. Yes he can, cook and get dressed by himself and he is also a very skilled driver. He has been married to my mom for 10 years and have 3 children. This summer, he gave conferences to the rehabilitation center he went as a kid to help people who also are missing limbs. He amazed us everyday by his determination and strong will to keep going.
However, last year I went through hard times that ended up in me being temporarily paralyzed. It’s then that I realize what he had to go trough. I was so lucky to have my dad help me and share some of his tips with me. It hit me in the face how I took what I had for granted and how frustrating and embarrassing it felt to have my mom feed me for exemple, because I wasn’t able to hold the fork. Now I am better. That was for sure an experience that I learned a-lot from. And I can tell, that after 3 months, being able to climb up the stairs felt like such an accomplishment. So, all of this to say a special thanks to my hero, my dad. ♥️
Thank you for reading this.
Your dad sounds like such an inspirational person💓i’m glad that your health has improved aswell 💓💓
samantha gaskin Aww you are so sweet 💗 This makes my day💗 Thank you
Awww he sounds like a wonderful person! Hope you stay healthy 💞
Goodness! You need more likes! Your dad seems very inspiring, and so is your story! Also, good job, have a pat on the back. 👏🏽
Faith Thank you so much 💗
This video has stopped me in my tracks. I’m riddled with privilege and feel so overwhelmed and angry with how people with disabilities are put in a box. 80% unemployment for the blind community?!?!? 🤯 And the conversation about how no one signs up for a disability, so it truly is something everyone should care about - you really never know if it could become your journey.
when Molly said "is my makeup ok" and then her mum sorted it out, I thought it was a random stranger! :)
Lauren Caris same
Me too
Same
Same
Omg same😂😂
I work as a cashier in a store. Two days ago a man and his daughter came into the store. I noticed the man was blind right away by the way he was holding her elbow. I had never actually met someone that was completely blind before but I always want to be nice and not look at them as 'a blind man'. So he asked me for cigarettes after his daughter had finished putting the stuff on the table. I had to walk away for a second to get the cigarettes so I just said 'I'll get them from over there really quickly.' He probably wouldn't have talked to me anyways because he was talking with his daughter, but I felt like I had to let him know I was walking away for a second. Because of me finding your channel I am doing those small things that would really help you out, but at the same time I'm also treating them like another customer.
Another time someone entered the store with a service dog. I didn't notice at first that it was a service dog because his harness was out of my sight. When I saw it though I paid no mind to the dog, letting him do his job.
I don't know why I shared this haha. I think mainly because I want to let you know you are making people like me more aware. I was always aware of course, but I'm socially awkward so I never really know what to do or say in certain situations. Discovering your channel has really helped me and I'm sure many others' too!
TaeKLynn V I hope more and more people get to be like you. We all just really need to observe and think of others to make a better world.
I am also very socially awkward. So half the time I don't even know how to act with anyone. But I try. These videos are really good.
TaeKLynn V you are learning and that’s what I admire about you! Im sure molly is proud of you
TaeKLynn V bravo for you! You’ve accomplished a lot. Admitting you feel socially awkward takes a lot of courage. Learning from these videos is making you an even more compassionate person than you already are and plus an even better employee who knows how to follow ADA law, while making the customer feel valued.
I worKed in a super market and we had one blind customer - he used to hand me a list and I would quickly gather the things he needed and then help him to the checkout where he could pay. And we had one deaf customer. The first time she came in she wrote everything on a note. The next time she came in I had learned the sign for “thank you” and she was SO happy when I was able to communicate with her in such a small way. But I made an effort and it seemed to make her day. Cannot believe we do not learn sign language as a mandatory language in school. Imagine being shut away from your peers with nobody to talk to ❤️💔
"I can't change this, so the best I can do is be happy." That's beautiful. Can't agree more.
oh my goodness 80% of blind people r unemployed so crazy sad crazy
80% of people who are disabled can't find work easily and deal with a lot more than I will ever understand. They are the strongest people I can think of!
I mean a lot of them don't work because they don't need too. If you are blind the state gives you enough money to live comfortably from that.
@@viorp5267 Corp, sadly, that's a very niaive outlook and not completely correct. It's not always that easy, and definitely not always the case, that blind/disabled people are instantly taken care of. And those that get help (it doesn't seem to matter what country either) often have to jump through metaphorical hoops to prove it. I'm even talking people with obvious disabilities that are unfakeable like amputations. In the UK there are stories of benefit assessors lying about people's ability to perform tasks to the point that reports were submitted (to those making the decision on whether someone qualified as disabled "enough") stating they could do things there was no physical way they could eg "they walked to the kitchen without difficulty and unaided" said of a person who literally had no legs, or "they have 20/20 (perfect) vision in both eyes" when the person had had one removed over ten years ago, and that's just a couple that stuck in my mind of the hundreds...thousands of similar cases. Of course, they get to appeal being denied help, but it's a long, drawn out and stressful process, in some cases stress makes a person's condition worse (physical or mental health) and there are far too many documented cases of people who didn't survive to see that appeal through or for whom their anxiety was too great for they didn't have the energy to fight an uphill battle. And even when everything aligns and the person does qualify, it's not always enough to live off and pay the many extra costs associated with disabilities (eg that could be things like transport and needing taxis rather than being able to walk or access public transport, care assistants, or even things like special dietary requirements for allergies/medical conditions, and even wheelchairs), I certainly don't know a genuinely disabled person who is living "comfortably" off government assistance, it's all too often the opposite and disabled people live in poverty. Many people rely on family, not eveyone can, but a few do. And I wont even get into disability and homelessness, that's a whole other comment.
Then there's the additional stigma that is attached to needing government assistance and people constantly accusing you of faking or being lazy, or a scrounger.
Regardless of the many flaws in the various welfare/benefits systems (at least in the UK you don't have to employ a lawyer to help you claim), most disabled people that I know (obviously I'm not speaking for all disabled people, just myself & those i know) would love to be able to find work that would accommodate them and that they're capable of. There is a good amount of confidence, pride and independence attached to having a job and it shouldn't be denied you just because of your disability (especially when the fallback assistance *is* so flawed) . It's illegal (in the UK - IDK about elsewhere) to turn someone down for a job or sack them just for being disabled, but companies will *always* find ways around that with obviously made up excuses, everything from "your past work experience was great but it wasn't good enough because it was as a "volunteer" rather than the one who got the job who had the same experience but in a paid capacity"... through to "you're overqualified because you have a bachelor's degree" and a bunch of ridiculous and obvious, weak excuses in between.
Tl;dr not needing to work because the state provides everything you need is not even half true. Being disabled is more expensive than able bodied and when you do manage to prove you're "disabled enough" to qualify for government help, it's not always enough to support you (in some cases: you & your family). And besides that, many (not all and for those that can't theres no shame in that, if only the government understood that better) of disabled people are capable and want to work in some way if only they had the necessary accommodations.
Ultimately, companies/ bosses like this are so important because no ablebodied people seem to be queueing up to employ a disabled person over an ablebodied one.
[This comment is likely a nightmare for screenreaders because I always abuse brackets, so sorry to any blind people who tried to read this.]
@@viorp5267 ahh yes 900$ a month is superr comfortable . 800-900$ is the cost of a room rental where i live, which is relatively cheap in comparison to surrounding cities. what about other bills? food? laundry? wifi? 900$ is not liveable unless you get into low income or geared to income housing which is a 7-10 year wait
@@viorp5267 don't spread misinformation. that is not true.
I will never understand why people think it’s their business to say something to someone parking in a disabled parking space. If they have the placards for it why do you care? I’m sorry you have to put up with peoples BS.
TEAM MANDY yeah like i can see saying something if they dont have any placard but if they do theyre obviously disabled in some way lol
People actually think you can fraud your way into getting disabled parking access.
I have my grandma's old car and her handicap is still valid. I'm not disabled but one of my good friends is (he has osteoporosis so he can't stand for long amounts of time as well as many other handicaps) and anytime he rides with me I use the placard. So many people give dirty looks or say rude stuff. when we go to Disney he gets to use the disabled line we get horrible looks especially when he is having a good day and doesn't need his wheelchair. Sucks people don't understand not all disabilities are visible.
Yeah I have CFS and I always get judged because I don’t “look” sick
I agree I am disabled and on oxygen and a whole lot of muscle and mobility issues. My hubby parked in a handicap space so I could shop well an elderly woman drove by yelling I am not handicap. She has a handicap plate also. I look way younger for 51 not that that should matter. She came in the store behind me and boy she was a walking way way faster and further than I could. I would have loved to yell you are not handicapped but I am not that type of people. I love your spunk and videos
Jake just ditching filming to give Molly a big hug was the sweetest thing ever!
There best friends. 😍😍😍
I know im not blind or have a disability but you really made me cry thinking one day I couldn't see or hear. It really breaks my heart seeing somebody I look up to and cherish cry, Molly if I ever see you (Even though I live in Australia) I promise to not treat you different and will treat you like any normal friend. Molly I owe the world to you, because of you my depression is getting better and im starting feel happy. Molly thank you for helping so many people.
The 231 people who disliked were crying so hard that they missed the like button
The one person who never fails to move me💓
I over heard a group of friends talking about you lol
1st Friend: "Hey do you watch Molly Burke?"
2nd Friend: "Hmm sounds familiar...describe her"
3rd Friend: "OH THE GIRL WITH PINK HAIR?!"
1st Friend: "Yeah! Her " * :)*
2nd Friend: "Yeah! I watch her" *:)*
not once did they mention your disability
🖤
And then everyone applauded in the room
Amanda Gildenhar lol we’re on the same page
Perfect girl, pink hair, adorable dog, Canadian, and can't see my hideous looks.
Rory N. That is so nice, I am actually blind and it is so frustrating sometimes, like I remember one time I was visiting this family friends house and the guy was on the phone talking to some other friends and I think they could hear me laughing so they asked oh who’s there with grill is there with you, and then he said my first name, and then I just heard him say, yeah exactly and this super awkward voice and I’m pretty sure they asked, oh the blind girl? And it’s just so sad when that’s all people see,
I don't have any disabilities myself, but I work as a nurse and I meet a lot of disabled people due to my work. It always breaks my heart when they tell stories about how they can't find jobs or love because of their disability and I wish more people would be accepting and willing to give them a chance. I recently heard of a case where a nurse student got into a car accident and lost the ability to walk in her last year of school. She wanted to quit nursing school but her friends convinced her to keep going. Now she's working as a nurse from a wheelchair. Something that might seem impossible to some, but she's proving to everyone it's possible. And you, Molly, is proving to everyone it's possible to be blind and work as well. Hopefully more people will realize how capable disabled people are and what an asset they can be as an employee. Technology is also improving all the time and my hope is that with the help of technology and a more open societal view on disabled people, we could remove the limitations. I want to thank you for my patients sake for bringing awareness to this issue and help make the world a more accepting place.
AM that is so beautiful! Empower her everyday. You have no idea how much that will make our days. By empowering her, she will feel confident and her patients will take away the stereotype. Having bad medical experiences, please listen to your patients and please look at the patients history. I had a doctor that asked if autism be removed from my record, but if this medical profession read my record he/she would have seen a nonverbal case. Research about autism doesn’t know if the symptoms comes back when I get to old age.
"Disabled" people are normal people with extreme challenges. That's all.
Also, thank you Molly. You care about everyone.
Vulnerability, crying, and just feeling the weight of a lot of emotions doesn't take away from how positive you are, and honestly, I bet it felt pretty good to get that cry out. I'm also glad you shared that restaurant with us, it's important to put businesses and people like that out there for more people to see.
“I feel normal, but people don’t see me that way” yeess exactly. Thanks for your vulnerability.
I'll never forget the first time I met a blind woman she was out shopping and went to the till to pay when she was counting the money she dropped some and did not hear it fall I was 3 people behind her nobody said anything or offered to help I as a six year old girl knew she needed help I walked up to the counter picked up the money and said : excuse me but you dropped some money
I Will never forget the genuine happy shocked look on her face as she thanked me and I gave her the money back I said it was no trouble and said how cute her guide dog was
I will never understand why people won't help others disabled or otherwise there was 3 adults in front of me none of them helped her why???
@SMG omg that's awful how can they do that and not feel guilty about it I really hate humanity sometimes 😢
I know! I had a family member that was disabled. Including being blind. He needed plenty of assistance, and it's great that he had some. It's heartwarming to see the ones who need assistance get assisted. 😌
It seems to me that it’s not so much that some people are disabled, but that the world is disabling to them.
So true
My Grandpa has been paralyzed since he was 9. There’s no “too young to have a disability”
Ahh i can't get over this! I contracted a TERRIBLE disease when i was 29 and the providence (I lived in Canada at the time) wouldn't grant me the home care services that i DESPERATELY NEEDED (I couldn't walk and badly move) saying that i was "too young" to need home care as most of their clients were elderly 🤢
Orion Bear that’s absolutely horrible! People act like younger people can’t have certain things like that bc elderly ppl are more prone to it. It’s so sad:(
It's one of the things I've heard for so long and one of the worst! I was born into one of my chronic illnesses, developed the rest in adulthood. When people say I'm too young to say my body hurts or im so tired, it feel like my pain and the way my illnesses make me feel is invalid. Just today I was in the waiting room at my primary care physician's office and I had a hard time getting up from the chair when called and made noises like oof or ugh and the assisting NURSE said that oh come on, you're too young to be making those noises....like ummm seriously?!?!
i think you are completly right
I’m losing my hearing and I’m a singer .... and it’s a very slow progression but it’s heartbreaking and people at school called me the r word because I have to ask a lot of questions when the instructor says something. (She has a very small voice) and it’s like... idk losing your hearing is super scary and while I can’t imagine how losing sight would be, I can understand the fear of losing a sense. You’re such an inspiration and I adore you. For real. Thank you.
Hi, wow i know this is really weird but you're like super pretty! Do you have an ig?
Carrera Fascia I do ! (If you meant me lol)
@mercurysable
@@sablebyrd5225 yeah it was 😂 followed you
Omg this breaks my heart, I’ve been singing my whole life too and I always thought it would be so scary to lose my hearing. You are so strong and I may not know you personally, but I believe in you and am supporting you! You’ve got this ❤️❤️
Heyyy, I know you!!
I love this girl.
She's so fucking *real.* Y'know? I wouldn't treat her like she's a special case, I wouldn't turn away to talk, and I would accept her guide dog despite all odds, y'know?
"The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision" -Helen Keller Me in a nutshell :\
How are people still asking if she's blind?
rachel.doremi It never ceases to amaze me when I see it in comments. I did not know there has been a Reddit page about it! Some people are unbelievable.
I agree it’s ridiculous. It’s typically people who stumble across her channel, don’t watch her videos, judge her immediately with the stereotype of blindness and disabled people and automatically accuse her of faking. Ugh makes me so mad
rachel.doremi I KNOW
I know, right? I feel like if someone was faking blindness, they would try to follow as many stereotypes as possible.
I'm so pissed at them 😡
This took courage💗 love you!
I really appreciate this!
One of my best friends is in a wheelchair and when we graduated High school, the guidance consular gave us all a talk about possible carriers, except her. She got the "you have to have realistic goals" and a pamphlet for an activity center that gives people who cant work hobbies etc. so they have something to do.
now, she has a degree in special education and volunteers teaching there! So proud!
I'm glad your friend got a good carrier.
I prefer the ones at asda.
I bet she’s going to be the best teachers.
@@philevans6935 I see where i went wrong. Not a native English speaker so thanks for correcting me and making me laugh while doing it.
I love your videos. Two years ago I was diagnosed with NMO/devics disease. At 26 while working as an RN and a mother of a 5 year old, within the span of two weeks I went from 20-20 to 20-/600 in both eyes and was paralyzed from the chest down. I’ve since recovered the ability to walk and can walk with forearm crutches short distances however I will be blind forever. Thanks for posting such inspiring videos. They help more than you know ♥️
Who else loves it when CZcamsrs get real
YES! So important. :)
Omg I am freaking out that Molly replied and it’s not even my comment.
"Twice the woman in half the body" 😁 Love it!
could not have said it any better...so true!
Im a 25 year old who is physically disabled and nerodivergent. I watch you because i want to lear and because i feel less alone. Even though our disabilities are different you still help me so much. It really resonates with me when you say that you feel normal but other people don't see you that way. My walker is normal for me, but most abled people have never had to think about the idea of a young adult whos struggling to walk. Thank you.
molly i literally call you 'molly my best friend' whenever i talk about you, i love your videos so much
You’re amazing Molly and it’s okay to cry and get emotional it’s what makes us human. Look at how far you have gotten and what you have built. You’re fantastic !
This video is so inspiring. I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa about 2 years ago (I'm now 14) and mine is progressing very slowly. But it gets difficult because in the day I see fine and I feel normal but I've lost my night vision so whenever it gets dim or dark I can't see. It sucks that I have this constant reminder of what is happening to me when the sun goes down. It sucks that when it gets dark I have to walk slowly behind my group of friends or I have to remind people that I can't see. It sucks that people stop inviting me to hang out with them at night because they think it's too much work to be with me. It sucks at school dances I have to be with people I trust or I stand in a corner because I can't see. I understand that people are going through worse things and are in worse situations but it still gets hard.
Sanjana K I can't quite relate, and in no way would I consider myself disabled, but I kinda get what you're saying. I have some poor vision and I wear glasses and that makes things clear, but when I take my glasses off everything's really fuzzy. I can relate to what your saying though. I don't even remember I'm wearing glasses until I take them off at night, or they break and I can't do homework, or someone asks if they can try them on. I don't think it really makes things as hard as being blind/semiblind or something along those lines would, but it definently sucks
High school is a difficult time but you'll get through it.
Technically other people do have it worse, but that doesn’t mean you are any less valid. I’m sorry that people treat you differently because of your disability but don’t lose hope. You are an amazing person who deserves good things in your life. Know that there are people out there who want support you and be there for you just like what you would do for them. I hope you have an amazing rest of your day.
It doesn't matter that other people may have it worse. Everyone has problems and it's unrealistic for you to dismiss them just because someone else may have it "worse." Unfortunately the friend thing will likely always happen, but you will find friends willing to invite you to everything. :) I have two friends that plan for me so all I have to do is show up, and they make sure everything is accessible and all I have to do is show up. I also have friends that ask me to hang out, and then I have to remind them that I can't do x, y, or, z because I have mobility issues. It's unfortunate, and I wish they would think about it more often, but just keep in mind that some of your friends will forget about your disability at times. Some friends also don't invite you because they think you won't feel up to it. I found that letting them know that I can decide for myself if I feel up to something helped a lot. They were worried I would feel obligated to do things with them when I didn't feel like it. Communication can help a lot. (sorry this is so long
I 100% understand what you're going through! I remember dealing with all those things when I was a kid. I've never had night vision because my RP is very aggressive, so my whole childhood I remember feeling that exact way. I just want you to remember that it's okay to cry and be frustrated and ask why me, but it's not ok to live like that. You are going to get through it, it's not the end of the world, even though it feels like it sometimes. You aren't alone in this.
I can see this was difficult to film. Im disabled and i am 27. Everything you said HIT HOME HARD. I totally feel you. You feel so alone yet you know you arent. I also understand the whole “just wanna be a 27 (24) year old...”. Me too.
The saying that helps me push forward is that “bad things only come to people who can deal with, good things go to people who deserve it.”
Thank you for doing this video. I was struggling this week too and today you helped me.
Thank you! I am disabled and I just found you in suggested videos. It's so hard to find people who ACTUALLY "Get it"!
My dad got in a motorcycle accident before I was born and lost his leg. He has a prosthetic so if he wears jeans it looks like there is nothing different, and he's had people try and argue with him for using handicapped parking spot. I just don't get why people have to be that like, someones disability is NOT your business unless they open it up to you. Just because you don't see something doesn't mean it doesn't exist. So I get so frustrated that people think Molly isn't blind.
I think that when people saw your dad with jeans they figured he was just someone trying to get closer parking. Quite frankly I would as well and might even say something to him, but if be told me what his disability is then I'd apologize. I agree that people's disabilities are not other's business unless the person with the disability allows it to happen, but in this case (with your dad) I would hope that they're just trying to make so that disabled parking is only used by disabled people. If they said anything to him about his disability not being real because he technically has a second leg then that's disgusting and definatly not condonable
@@verom8657 you should never question someone. Many disabilities arent visible to the eye, if they have the placard leave them the hell alone.
@@impendingeuphoria8802 there's fake cards. I mainly mean when they dont have those cards or any other sign to show that they're allowed to park there.
TXGA VM that’s the thing lol it’s not your job to police the parking lot & decided who is legit or not
@@briannadilldine452 I dont police, just if I do happen to see someone
Literally, if I met Molly for the first time and she told me she was blind, I'd be all like, cool... why can't a night be a night for her?
Id ask questions but bc i find it interesting. I love to learn im a lil sponge
My only follow up question would be "does that mean I'm not allowed to pet the dog, or...?"
Dria Erskine please do be aware of when a disabled person is just trying to live their life, because we get SO many questions, a lot of which are very intrusive, so be conscious of when it’s an appropriate time to ask questions and when someone’s just trying to live their life and they don’t want to have to talk through their medical history
K&F Kenn when you see a dog who is clearly working, PLEASE just don’t comment. I know people love dogs, but please let the service dog do their job and their handler live their life without having to answer a ton of questions about their medical equipment
@@shutupsavannah2195 yeah, sorry. i know you're never supposed to pet a service dog. it was meant to be like as a joke. like, in the context of (in an imaginary scenario as mentioned in the original comment) if we were already introduced in person and she was already explaining being blind, that would be my jokey response. but obviously things like tone of voice and stuff just dont come across at all in text.
I just stumbled upon your channel. I could be your mom. I’m a high school teacher. You are doing GREAT things with this channel. This video really impacted me. I’m not disabled (but I have struggles) but what gets me is the disabled students I work with. I SEE them and yet so many people don’t. One particular mom thanked me profusely and all I did was treat her son like as if he were my own. I pray you change hearts and minds so everyone can be SEEN with things that don’t require vision. God bless sweet young badass awesome person.
She has me crying. Bc im going blind. Great inspiration.
Chef_ LalaFromTha_South so glad she can inspire you! I wish you nothing but happiness she is 100% and example you will do anything you want in life
Aww why r u going blind?
Do you think that's an okay question to ask someone who you're not sure if they're open about it
Molly, this topic is so important. Thank you for doing this video. As parents to a houseful of teens and young adults who are just beginning to transition from school to the "real" world, and also happen to be blind and have additional disabilities, employment is a big concern as are their rights. It almost seems like families have to create the jobs for their children to succeed. Our first adoptee was blessed to be hired by a local coffee shop that built the business for their Autistic daughter. Our Hannah is the first blind person they have hired to work in the kitchen. We are so proud of them for having the courage and to believe in her ability to give her that opportunity. She is thriving there and has become a valuable asset to their business. My blood boiled when you talked about the car speeding off because of your guide dog. We have seen it happen with just the cane, too. We started a black car service for that reason among others. That is just how it goes, but shouldn't! You are an amazing ambassador for all of us. keep up the great work! btw, your hair looks striking against that painting! 😉😄😊💕
SixBlindKids hey guys yes I will agree with you there it's on the site the parents have to find jobs for their children with disabilities or self jobs for their children with disabilities in my opinion it should be the site a community that actually gets the job is for us if they did that we would actually have a better world
@@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483 Thanks, Jordan! Hannah's school actually hooked us up with her employer which we so appreciate. But we have realized that we have our work cut out for us, especially regarding our "lower functioning" three to help them achieve their best potential. I like the model that Hannah's shop uses where they hire typical employees to work alongside those living with disabilities. Inclusion at every level is key and will lead to a broader sense of acceptance. We have 3 seniors this year. We can't help but wonder where they and all their classmates will work. We are doing our best to have something ready for some of them by the time those kids are 22 and ready to enter the workforce.
My problem is with the job too. I have autism and every place I keep applying to doesn’t hire me.
@@LaurenMca So sorry to hear that Lauren. Sometimes, depending on where you live, there are government agencies that might be able to help. You can also go to local autism support groups and ask if they know of places or google to see if there are employers in your area that support employees living with disabilities. If you are in school or recently out, you can go to your counselor or case manager. Make your need known to those who truly care about you. We hope you can find something soon! 💙
SixBlindKids I live in NYC so I went to get help from access VR and then I did a job training program but it was not helpful. A friend said they would hire me but I’m waiting to hear back. Luckily I have a place that I go to called Felicity house that is so great.
watching mama Burke walk in the grass attempting to get out of the shot 😂 I love you Niamh
Ramie Lloyd Haha, I missed that but saw you and another mention it. Her name is pronounced “Nev,” but it is spelled, “Niamh.” I wouldn’t have known if it wasn’t mentioned in a past video. It is an Irish spelling. :)
Hey Molly.
I’m 28 years old and I’m from Germany. I’m not disabled in the „classic sense“ or maybe people like me just don’t get called disabled in Germany. I’m not sure.
Anyway, what I have is simply this: severe clinical depression, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorder with horrible panic attacks and a little neurosis here and there. And I suffered from anorexia for about like 8 years.
I never even once had a full-time job in my life, most of my life I didn’t work at all actually. And when I did it was rarely even part-time, I mostly worked so called mini-jobs where you’re allowed to earn 450€ max per month. The rest of the money to survive came from our amazing social system. But it’s really surviving. You can’t really live like you would want to, not even 10% of how you’d like to live is possible with that money.
I don’t remember how it feels like to feel happy or good. I mean, I get emotional over cute videos and I became one big burst of joy when I went skydiving a few years ago and I can be happy for everyone around me, it’s genuine happiness in these moments. But I truly don’t remember how it feels like to just be happy and positive for myself, for just no reason. I don’t know the state of feeling okay anymore, I simply forgot how it feels like. Maybe comparable to you not remembering sight?! I don’t know.
I‘m scared of the public. Every time I step into a bus or attend an event like just a big birthday, I’m freaking out inside, I start sweating oceans and I’m always 100% convinced I peed or pooped my pants (don’t ask me where that’s coming from, my therapist suggested it’s the most embarrassing thing that could possibly happen to a person in public so that’s maybe my worst case scenario that becomes my reality in these moments).
The thing is, what I wanna say with this... my „problem“ is that I’m not disabled. People don’t take my reasoning for my inability to work serious, they call me lazy and tell me all the time how I’m never gonna get my life together. When I was anorexic there was at least something to notice about me but since that is gone it’s all gotten so much worse.
People are so mean. I can’t count the times I heard I’m just addicted to sadness and the attention I get for it, I should do sports because it sets free good hormones, I should have sex or eat chocolate to feel better, I should think about something positive to get rid of my nonstop death wish. And even worse, I got told sooo many times that depression isn’t even real, it’s a trend for people who wanna feel different and oh so special, I got told that I just need an excuse for being overdramatic all the time so I say I can’t help it I’m depressed.
Long story short: I get you. And I love you. I wish I had the ability to turn my burden around into something good and positive for me and others, but I’m never seeing this for me. So it’s amazing to see other people with other problems doing it.
You know you’re making the world a better place right?
Never let anybody stop you. I know that won’t ever happen anyway but still, don’t stop. Ever.
Also, it was awesome seeing you cry. And it was important.
God I just love you 🖤
Hey Caitlin, I completely know what you mean. I hate it when people assume it's laziness or something like that when it can be so severe that it impacts your daily life. What people don't understand is that mental illness is just as serious as physical illness, people can't just snap out of it. It's incredibly difficult to even cope with 'normal' parts of life, and I honestly think it's so impressive that you've been able to do things like work part-time. I'm not sure what the resources are like in Germany, but I really hope you can talk to someone about this who might be able to suggest actually helpful ways to cope, unlike what people have been telling you so far. I can tell you from my own experience that it does get better, you just have to be patient with yourself and keep going. You may not see it now, but you're much stronger and more resilient than you think, and you're going to get through this. If you ever need someone to talk to, you can message me!
It’s late but I totally understand you, I had to be incapacitated from my last year of med school because of clinical depression, anxiety, panic attaks, and social anxiety that I never tough I had until I was throwing out 10+ times a day and los 45 pounds in a month and a lot of people (even my own classmates, which is sad bc they are going to be doctors) just say you have to be strong or you just want attention or you’re doing it because you don’t want to work.
I feel bad for my mom because she is so supportive and she sees my struggle and my slow growth.
I was just told I could return next July to my internship(with meds), but at the same time I’m afraid that my mental condition is going to take away my dream.
Sorry to rant but I really wanted to take this out to someone impartial and it makes me sad to know that med students have 3x more chance of getting a mental illness and the society and doctors in general don’t address this problem.
You guys. I'm close to tearing up, but I hate crying :') This is so relatable, you have no idea. I have been struggling for years, also getting the wrong help etc. Finally I found people who are helpful and hopefully soon to a place to learn how to get back on track and finally get my own place to live and do my own thing. Get my confidence back and hopefully even more (which was always low, but now non-existent). Most important thing with mental issues, PLEASE seek help. It is the most important thing, seek people who understand and feel good to you. And don't forget how strong you actually are, acknowledging and recognising you are not ok and need help are HUGE steps and shows a lot of insight and courage. Keep going, keep getting back up, you will get there in the end. and its ok to have shitty days and even weeks. Those will pass. You have been through them before, you can get through them now. You can do it, fight. Fight for yourself, fight to find yourself again and do what suits you and makes you happy. All the love to you all, big hug.
Caitlin Somers I have suffered from an eating disorder for many years that almost took my life & also have a lot of mental health issues like eating disorder, anxiety, depression, ptsd, etc. so I completely get it. Ty for sharing. Mental illness IS a disability because it DISABLES you and impairs your quality of life, living, & functioning. Stay strong!! You are an awesome woman! 💪🏻💗😁
I just want to say I as well have these issues and the hardest is the BPD as some forms of it come with “hallucinations” as well, which for me may actually be turning into a mild form of schizophrenia, which is terrifying, especially since I no longer have insurance and cannot go to doctors. But anyways. BPD makes my relationship EXTREMELY difficult for me, and it makes living with myself difficult. Getting into the mental cycle of “they hate me, they love me, I hate them, I love them too much, I need to push them away so I don’t hurt them, I can’t lose them, I’m a piece of shit for thinking this” is so mentally exhausting.. always.. and it’s not just with significant others, it’s anyone and everyone in your life. Depression pushed me to suicide attempts, self harm, self hatred, and struggle loving myself. But for me BPD goes so far beyond that it’s un real how impossibly hard it is to deal with, especially when you’re not on meds to help. I’m proud to say I’ve been self harm free and suicide thought free for years, I’ve learned healthy coping and how to deal with things by myself, but that does not mean it’s not exhausting, especially when you have physical disabilities and pain you’re dealing with too. I’m all around messed up and no one sees that, but I’m okay with it. I’d rather Educate the ignorant than have people pitying me.
Being a psychology student Molly i am really learning how to listen to people while actually hearing them from you... Thank you girl!
Seba Zeb psychology student?! God bless. Clinical psychology?
@@lunamoonjisu2979 Yep! You too?
Seba Zeb wow. How is the school? I am interested in it, if you can please answer. (I’m sorry for stupid question and sorry if you don’t want to answer my question)
@@thin_white_duke1 It's not a stupid question at all. Even though everyone's experience is different, for me it was a little letdown. Going in I thought I'd learn more about human nature and how our mind's work but it turned out to be more about scientific experiments and focused on disorders. I developed an interest in disorder-aspect of it so I am pursuing that as I just finished my masters.
Seba Zeb oh, thank you for answering! I will see how my grades will be in this school year but I’ll study that.
I love Molly’s outfit! It’s so CUTE!
As an able bodied person I just want to chime in and say thank you. I am so embarrassed to say that I have treated people with disabilities with kid gloves in the past. I did it because everything I saw on tv or in books was about how as the able bodied one I should be extra helpful, extra nice, and over all give special treatment. And I know I am not alone in that. As an adult I have made an effort to learn and improve the way I treat others, and videos like this are so important. I think back about when I was "being helpful" and my heart hurts so bad thinking about how it made that person feel embarrassed or stupid. Your videos help dummies like me become better people- thank you
I think we haven't been educated well by the media sensationalizing disability. We see severe cases of disability being shown as the norm. Sure those cases exist. No one denies this. But the fact is, we are treating regular folks who are just a bit different as aliens or fragile glass. We don't even listen to them when they say they are good and don't need help. We give them special treatment when they neither ask nor want it. Thank you for being more aware and genuinely feeling remorse for your past. It's how we learn. I am sure some time in the past I have been equally as ignorant. But we just need to move forward and be more educated.
Hey I agree ! I didnt know better. I haven't personally known anyone disabled and I dont know how to personally treat them. I am a server and have had some deaf customers, I know basic ASL and he got so excited when I asked how his day was. But until I started watching these videos I always tried to be more careful with them, like you mention, I feel in the past media portrays disabled people as something so fragile. I appreciate molly and these videos, and I hope people with disabilities get more equality
I think it’s important not to treat the differently but with consideration. So say you are working in a shop and you can see someone in a wheelchair, they are unable to reach something. Ask them if they would like help and then give them help with what they need. Just mention that if they need any more help to let you know but let them get on with it. Dont assume they need help with everything, they may be able to do most of what they need to do.
8 years and 2 days ago, I was diagnosed with primary generalized epilepsy.
Some nights, I'm angry. Because I know what I could've had. I'm 22, and there are "quintessential" experiences which I will never have, or choose not to have due to the high risk of a seizure.
Other nights, I'm sad, because there was a life lost. I was 14 when I was diagnosed--in the swing of transition.
But most nights...most nights I'm thankful. Thankful that having epilepsy has pushed me to where I am. I rock it. I wear the most rad blue lenses you will ever see; the very first medication I tried worked for me; I have loved ones who are living their own lives educated about epilepsy, disabilities, and seizures.
If I didn't have epilepsy, I would've likely never traveled as much as I have. I might not have the academic and personal opportunities I've been granted.
I have the extreme fortune to have a mild form of epilepsy--I want to be able to raise the voices of others with epilepsy who struggle more than I do. I want to support others who understand that you can get burnt out from taking the same medications everyday. I want to surround myself with people who understand the importance of our children's hospitals. I want to keep my epilepsy, I love what it's given me and how I can kick its ass (pardon my French).
The most powerful thing anyone can do is share their experience.
You’re such a positive and inspiring person Molly. I’m not physically disabled but I’ve been struggling with long term depression for a very long time now. Your words are extremely inspiring and beautiful
You can see how that the owner Dan is a little camera shy and I think it's wonderful he put himself on camera to make this video with Molly ♥️
Best backhanded compliment I read today!
My mom is a manager at this restaurant :) shes the one who was contacting mollys mom!
Whoa awesome!
That's amazing :)
Tel her she works at an amazing place and that Dan is an inspiration. Good on him for giving ppl with disability a job without prejudice and with total and complete acceptance. Definitely will have to look up this restaurant when I come to the States
What's the name and address? I want to go
Vanessa Hernandez the address is 743 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802 the restaurant is called fourth and olive.
Seeing her cry broke my heart 🥺🥺 she is literally the most wholesome person and deserves all the love in the world aghh🥺🥺❤❤❤
Omg Molly 😭 when you started crying I just burst out crying too! I just happen to be wearing headphones in a room full of people and they were very confused lol but you are literally my all time inspiration. I’ve been binge watching your cannel for the past few months and you’ve helped me through a major rough patch in my life and I honestly feel so much better after watching your videos ☺️ Never stop doing what your doing! You change people’s lives! Love you Molly!! 😘
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I’m legally blind and honestly I have no idea why some sighted people are so obsessed with accusing visually impaired people of faking our blindness. Blind people have to deal with so much bigotry and judgement that if a sighted person did fake being blind they would realize after one day there were no advantages in the way that you are treated when you have a disability. I’m also a teenager and have slowly been losing my sight and I’ve had people tell me I’m too young to actually be disabled as well. It makes me so mad because people who do not even know me say I’m lying.
Most sighted people probably can't imagine how it is to be blind and so they think people who are blind and still can accomplish almost everything sighted people can do must be fake because they just can't imagine how it is to do those things without sight
(Btw. Sorry for my probably pretty (bad English, I'm still learning )
I have very bad eyesight and have glaucoma so I'm just waiting till I can no longer see ... I still get all the time well you have glasses and you can see.... no not every day sometime I can't see anything and it's terrifying
i think its hard for us to imagine so thinking a person would fake it makes the most sense to most of us
I think because people don't know enough to get how you would be able to function.
Faking it would be insanely hard though. Like i don't get how you'd fake that.
I am not yet impaired (without my very strong. Cilinder glasses, else it is just a litteral blurr of colour. Even direction gets fucked. Cause everything is double)
Eventually i probably will be. Glaucoma, due to my prescription i have a high eye pressure regularly. Not when i get checked usually. But just at the end of the day.
Which is why by the time i am 40. I think I'll be blind. And it starts when i am around 35.
Only thing i can do is be a bit prepared as much as is possible. Which obviously isn't.
cupcake shortcake I have low vision and am slowly losing my eyesight and I relate to how you feel a lot. When you do finally feel like you need a cane or accommodations even if you have residual vision you should absolutely use them because your safety, mobility, and independence is always more important than what people think of you.
I was born with Cystic fibrosis which is more or less an "invisible illness". If I had a dollar for everytime someone told me "well you look fine", or "you don't look sick", then I would have more money than the damn Kardashians. Molly you are so inspiring, and I don't know what it's like to be blind but I know how hard it is to deal with disability and stay positive. Its HARD, and its ok to break down and let it out. Girl I've been there too. Just brush yourself off and take it a day at a time.
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I love being told “Well at least you have your health” like girl, if you only knew.
I have chronic medical illness also, which isn't obvious to those who don't live with me. Most days are really super difficult, and I had to leave the profession I'd trained for and loved. I found that the people who care matter and the others don't. It is ok to have days when you cry and let go of those emotions deep inside where you are always trying to be "a big girl" and suck it up. Sometimes you just want to be "like everyone else" until you realize that most people have something bothering them silently also and you can't see it either.
Elp Smith like grace on degrassi😂😂 all jokes aside watching it i learned so much about cf and i admire your strength. Dont stop fightinh
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I’m on disability for my heart condition and my depression. I’ve had multiple heart surgeries and get asked all the time why I’m parking in the handicapped spot. You can’t see my disabilities but they are very real, they wouldn’t just give me a handicapped sticker and SSI/Foodstamps every month for the rest of my life for no reason. I had to prove to them I had these disabilities, hundreds of doctors visits and notes and documents. I’m on a ton of medication. It’s hard when people tell you you’re faking what you have, like I wish it was fucking fake.
Oh my goodness, you sweet thing. I wanted to hug you when you started crying. I'm not usually one to let myself cry either so I understand the struggle in containing those emotions when they come flooding. I hope things change for those who are disabled and things become easier for you and anyone else with those struggles. My heart really goes out to you. Keep on going strong, you're really an inspiration.
I've started watching your videos just this week but I can not fully express to you how much I love them all. I thank you for making these real videos. We need more of the truth. Please keep it coming.
Your hair is amazing! This video, just, thank you. My son is disabled. Autism, nonverbal, intellectual disability. One of those "invisible" disabilities. My hope is that one day he too can just be "basic" haha. I hope he can go get his own coffee when he's in his 20s. I hope he can have a job. He's 6 and I just have so much hope for him.
Chelsea Moss, your comment almost made me cry while waiting for my next class. I have hope for your son, too :)
hold on to that hope! There is so much we don't understand about Autism, I believe that the future will be very different for people on the spectrum. Currently binging the show Atyplical and I'm learning so much about people on the spectrum
You give me the reminder not to limit my disabled brother molly, he is capable to do anything and i will support him all the way. Thank you so much for showing me how strong people with disabilities can be
I love how open you are about your blindness. I know there are plenty of blind people who find these videos and find this community. Thank you for being the kind of person that stands up for what's right and try to show people what blind people are really like. I love just coming to your channel and learning more about this world by what you do.
molly you are so strong. I was brought to tears watching this video because knowing that I am so blessed with everything just makes me 10 more grateful. I want to thank you for putting it in perspective for me is really life changing. ily Molly
For someone who has Lupus this video is super relatable. I have what’s called an “invisible illness” and I constantly struggle with people judging me because they can’t “see” what’s wrong with me. There are a lot of things I can’t do but people will tell me “you’re too young to be tired” “you’re too young to feel that way” etc. it’s a chronic illness that’s never going away and you shouldn’t tell me how I should feel. I’m afraid of trying to get a real job because I’m constantly thinking about “what if I get sick and can’t work and then I get fired because I don’t get better?” There was a long time I just stopped talking about my illness because i felt I was just annoying those around me. It’s rare to find people to relate these feelings with. So I’m glad you posted this video Molly. Thank you for this 💜
Oh molly. This made me cry as well. It breaks my heart as well that the majority of people do not understand. Its exactly like this for people with mental health problems as well. Because they look fine but on the indside they are not fine. It breaks my heart that people can be insensitive. We shouldn't have to prove that something is wrong.
Dianne Penfold that’s what I said! I have bad anxiety and people are like “just be happy and calm down” I can’t okay, it doesn’t work that way. You wouldn’t tell someone with cancer to stop having cancer. Ya know? We just all need to support each other and try to understand.
Dianne Penfold well I want to change that for Mottley of people
I've been lately struggling more than ever with my health. I have Fibromyalgia almost 6 years now, a lot of
gastroenterology issues, just had a difficult rectal prolapse surgery. Just wanted to thank you. I know we are and have completely differents struggles but still, listen to you makes me want to keep looking forward and try to be more positive about life itself. Thank you
You are so incredible and your soul is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am thankful for having such a lovely and intelligent woman as a voice for this generation. You give so much hope to me that more people are good, genuine, and humble. You are just astonishingly wonderful Molly. Thank you for all you do and you should be so proud for all you do for us. 💚🌼💚
Oh honey I have no sight in one eye due to an accident and I’m also going blind in my left eye too but this video has helped me feel better about it
I loss my vision in one eye 11 months ago, I’m struggling with pain and depth perception and no job. I love how Molly connects us all. Makes us feel better by struggling together and being happy together too :)
My grandpa lost his sight in one eye from an accident when he was young but that never stopped him from achieving his goals. He did so much in his life and I know I can't speak for him as I don't know what it was like to have no sight in one eye, but he was definitely one of a kind. He always approached life appreciating everything he had rather than what he hadn't. He was always smiling and joking and happy everyday up until his death last year at 101. I loved him so much. I hope this gives you some hope for the future
Aww
Awww I’m sorry you guys have to go through that x it must be so scary to lose your vision... being born blind is one thing but going blind later in your life I feel like is so scary 💜❤️💜 You guys are strong! 💪🏼
Your hair is so pretty
OMG SHE LIKED MY COMMENT ILY
ikr! its unbelievable! soft, smooth straight, and vividly hot pink! its so nice it makes me wanna dye my hair pink
You have the most beautiful heart and soul! Keep spreading the love.
You’re such a beautiful human being! I’m so happy that I’ve found you on CZcams and getting to know everything you talk to us about!
This restaurant is not about equal opportunity, it is about allowing opportunity for people that suffer from places that fail to give equal opportunity.
I live the pink hair on you, it compliments your skin tone!
ROOD!!
Savannah Rose ???
Savannah Rose how?
@@savannahlynn5880 no it's not, it's pink.
Savannah Rose how and r u sayin rude?
Inspired by your raw honesty. Accepting others as they are is difficult for some people. Being able to recognize that and overcome it allows you to be more well rounded and equipped than everyone I graduated with at least haha. Your story is inspiring. And I don't mean the story of your disability- but the story of your journey in defeating it. I love your personality and absolutely love your channel! Your transparency with answering questions and showing us your life is so brave. I am in love with your charisma and personality. Those two things alone outshine any disability. -Kayla Hill, Indiana resident, faithful subscriber, person dying to meet you, dog lover in love with Gallop and his talented work, servant of the Unicorn above your door (should be named Celeste), advocator for acceptance, preacher for your stories
Finding your channel and watching your videos has been such a blessing. Thank you for providing awareness to people like myself. I'm so grateful to be able to better understand these struggles and how to be supportive.
I am so sorry that people are saying you're faking being blind!
It makes me mad when people talk like that. A former employer of mine did that. I was out of work recovering from my forst eye surgery she told a friend of mine that she thought I was taking it all for attention. I can't fake the shunts in my eyes!
Drink Your Kool Aide .. so sorry to hear that 🌹
Society's default is thinking disabled people are lying. It sucks
@@SjofnBM1989 I completely agree, the wheelchair issue especially. That's a great point about the cost, most people have no idea!!!
Literally clicked soooo fast
Rachel The Awesome One Omg that sucks 😂🥺
Thank you for this. For everything that you do through your channel. When I was 20 I had an AVM rupture in my brain, and the haemorrhage paralysed the left side of my body, and blinded the left half of each eye. I get it. I get how people change when they find out something's up. I get forgetting "something's wrong" until they remind me. And I get how exhausting it is to keep moving forward when there are situations that pull you right back. I'm 23 now and i've adapted for the most part, and recovered limb mobility, but I get it. So thank you. Thank you for for your strength and thank you for being the voice that I'm still trying to find.
Hi molly, I found your CZcams channel and the second I watched one of your videos I’ve binge watched since. you have one of the most beautiful and genuine souls in the entire world and I’m so happy I came across your videos because you have done so much to help make the change this world needs so badly. The world needs more people like you that care to make the world a better and happier place and by your channel you’re going to bring so many of those people to light. Thank you for being such a beautiful person inside and out. 💞
So at a target that's like 30 mins from my house, there's a deaf employee. I didn't know that until I walked up and said "excuse me?" and he didn't turn around. and then when he did he pointed to his ears. and because i've watched Rikki Poynter's videos I knew what to do. I pulled out my phone and typed my question on the notepad app. They even have an employee with a facial deformity. I just think it's really cool and neat that target does that.
Hope Hurley Riki fans hurrah!! 😂
Yo guys, idea: what if an artist or someone could make something out of light to replicate Molly’s face so she can see what she looks like? She isn’t completely blind and has the ability to see certain amounts of light. If anyone knows anyone who could do this totally get back with me because that would literally be amazing. Love you molly💘keep inspiring everyone and being your best self💘
Maya Badali that sounds so dumb lol
@@Asdf23457 i think it sounds interesting, don't waste your time sharing negative thoughts.
@@Asdf23457 anything is possible, that's your opinion
css2889 it was just an idea calm down. I just thought that in some aspect, it wouldn’t have to be exactly like that, but that could be cool. If you don’t think so, then alright whatever. I was just thinking out loud here
@@Asdf23457 she can see shadows and lights coz when Mr.kate did her room she put some neon lights so she could see them
This makes me realize how much I take my abilities for granted. It also taught me a lot about people with disabilities, because I am one of those people with those misconceptions on “disabled” people. It taught me a lot and I’m really inspired by your motivation in life. Sending you my love💖❤️
I have Cerebral Palsy and there are times when I feel so alone but then I come watch your videos and it puts my mind at ease
Girl, I know you just want to be normal, but you are so much better than normal. Your positivity and your actions make you a beacon of light and inspiration to the world.
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I saw the thumb nail and I was like
'molly don't cry!'
Love you so much I am and always will be a loving killer bee 🐝 xxx
I really enjoy watching your videos because of how positive and upbeat you are. I also love how you always brings up the spectrum of blindness instead of just simply saying what you can and can't see. Everything has a spectrum of severity, from blindness to autism. Though from my personal experience, it is the invisible disabilities that can often affect a person the most, such as your blindness. I have the neurological disorder epilepsy, which causes me to have seizures due to various causes. I have been denied employment several times because of that (slightly illegal btw) and my epilepsy has given me so many limitations. From not being able to work on my family's garden outside in the spring through summer to unable to take part in most sports. I now work for a hospital system (kind of ironic, but they were hiring and I need the money for my tuition) as a front desk attendant and my boss has been immensely understanding. I have had many seizures at work which puts my coworkers on edge from time to time, but I have been given no "special treatment" or limits to what I can do on shift, which makes me feel wonderful. My friends understand that what I can and cannot do, and treat me as their equal, which is in a way makes me feel a bit of freedom from consistent fear of my seizures. Despite being a college student and at work most nights of the week, my friends and I are also trying to raise awareness and acceptance for people who have disorders or disabilities and I have been volunteering at the nearby Special Olympics for many years. While I cannot understand truly what your place on the spectrum is like in day to day life, you have one of the most positive attitudes (at least on screen) that I've ever seen. My mother has been working one-on-one in special education programs for over 20 years and I've grown up seeing many disorders and disabilities, so some of my closest friends have things such as cerebral palsy or MS. Growing up around such things as blindness and with my epilepsy, I would no doubt accept that detail of your life with open arms and not be bothered by it as so many other people would. We are both human and every person has their flaws, so if you are blind then so be it and keep a positive attitude
This breaks my heart. You are so inspirational to me. Stay strong. Love you 😘
I SUPPORT YOU SO MUCH MOLLY!!!
aww I love you so much!! ❤️
You are so strong and brave and absolutely amazing. I love how you focus on the positive instead of the negative. I know it's hard to do that all the time. Thank you for opening up, I know it was hard to do. You inspire me as you inspire and spread light to everyone around you. It's okay to cry sometimes btw, it's bad to hold it, or emotions will erupt like a volcano. I love all your videos so much and your positivity sheds light in my heart everytime.
I sometimes forget she's blind when I watch her videos, cuz she's litteraly just a regular person, that when she mentions it or anything like that I kinda go like "oh yeah, forgot bout that"
Love you hun, keep educating people, I live in NYC and when I see a blind person with a guide dog or the glasses or anything like that, I always hope that no one ruins their day, cuz ik it's hard.
It's not the same, but I go day in day out with these scars on my arms from when I tried to off myself about 3 times, and when I see someone move away from me when they see it, or ask rudely about them, or anything like that, it's litteraly the worst. I talk about them the way you speak about your blindness, I'm an open book, but for people to react so immature like, it's upsetting to me as the peorson who HAS to live with the scars. Who has had to jump through hoops for me to be in the place I am right now.
I ranted a bit, but I really wish you the best honey, you're such a sweet heart💞
“You look to young to be disabled.” HA!
Never heard that one before, I love it! 🤣
My favourite one that people keep telling me is “Only boys can have that disability!”
Really? HURAY! I’M CURED! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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On the serious side though, you’re such a inspiration Molly, Thank you for sharing your story and just thank you for being you! Lots of love, sister! 🖤
People get amazed knowing i got my fibromyalgia at 16. But i understand since it's more so common to get it at an older age, but it's still not uncommon (unfortunately) for fibro to rise at an early age.
What's your disability, if you don't mind me asking? You got me curious haha
Trust me I have, its just ignorance at its finest!
I was born with Cerebral Palsy, and I've heard that (or similar) before. People really need to stop thinking that disability has an age.
IfYouMeetAWolf, I have congenital muscular dystrophy! My Mum has fibromyalgia so I semi understand what you’re going through. Sending all my love and positive vibes! 🖤
Katie Weber agreed, that disability close to mine isn’t or am I making that up? 🤣
Isn't it illegal to deny someone a cab because they have a guide dog?
Sadly no at least I don't think so. They're technically a private business with the right to not let people bring their animals in their vehicle even if it is a service animal.
Uber driver here. Yes it is illegal to deny an individual with a service dog access to your vehicle according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. I had a blind lady with a guide dog request a ride once and the dog was very well behaved. The cab driver was certainly in the wrong.
@@sabbathparmely2025 I googled it and yes it's illegal. But I also found articles about this happening to other people so unfortunately I guess it's not uncommon.
@someone oh, wow. I saw it happen so often I just figured. Well now I know, thanks
Sabbath Parmely if you are in the USA then the ADA Federal law applies, any taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc plus bus, trains must take service dogs. Different set of rules for airline travel called the Air Carriers Access Act. The airlines must take Service Dogs also but can require vaccination records signed by a veterinarian. Some airlines require this several days in advance of flying. You have to research the laws for other countries if you live outside the US.
Greetings Molly, Gallop and Mom 😊 I'm here from your Mr. Kate videos....you really are an amazing young woman...I love what you're doing to bring awareness to equality and assibility. And thank you for allowing Dan and his wonderful restaurant, mission and team to shine. This video was powerful and should motivate us all to do more as humans to make this world a better place.
Molly i have to say you are such an inspirational person, I suffer from Depression, Anxiety, and Arthritis, I have somewhat curbed my depression and anxiety for the most part but with my Arthritis, I have problems with sitting, laying down and even walking long distances with out resting. I was never bullied as bad as you have mentioned but I could never imagine how hard that was on you, and to see that you have and continue to come out the other side and never let your loss of sight bring you down is such an inspirational thing for me. So From one Canadian to another Keep being who you are cause you are simply awesome