How I Met My First Guide Dog…
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I'm Molly, a typical sushi, makeup, and fashion loving millennial girl who just so happens to be blind! I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just 4 years old and began public speaking at age 5. I started just doing motivational speaking, but now I make videos and even model! Even though I can’t see, I know that there are bright spots in everything we face. Let’s find them together. 💕
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Why did I start crying when you said that Gypsy kept leading everyone towards you, and then would just sit by you. That’s too sweet. 😭♥️
That was so sweet
Yesss 😭
Mee too. Molly has me looking like a psycho over here crying while eating pizza rolls at my own dinner table.
Brienna Holland me tooooo! Thought I’d be the only one
same :"(
"Sorry, gypsy wants molly." 😭😭😭
I now wanna really hear gallops story too on how they met
She has a video on it I’m pretty sure.
Bethany Redd maybe, I haven’t been able to find one. Do you know the video title? I do remember in the video about how Gypsie died she went and talked at some point about how she almost didn’t take gallop home but I haven’t been able to find the rest of the story on that.
Shilume The Wise Prophet oh maybe that’s what I’m remembering then? I don’t know.
I also remember her talking about Gallop's story at some point, because I remember the story of how they met, but I have no idea where that happened lol
It's in her audiobook 🙂
Who’s here procrastinating👋👋
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Clara Björk Here
Why work on your finals when Molly has uploaded.
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Abby what a mood I have a presentation tomorrow. Not ready. Yeet. Pray for me.
Gypsy knew she scared you at first so she wanted to prove to you that she could do a good job
Aww 🥰 imma cry 😭 hahah that was sweet message
Aww
Harry Potter: "the wand chooses the wizard"
Molly Burke: "the guide dog chooses the person."
Lauren smith : If memory serves, it was Ollivander who said that, wasn’t it? But I get your point and agree
Molly remembered the names of ever single guide dogs she trained with!
Of course
I started tearing up when you said Gypsy kept guided everyone to you. She chose you! My heart
I'm literally crying... I really wish we got to meet her, she was really special
Pat Black ik 😭😭
I love the term of “embracing” the cane. I was tube fed for almost a decade. I had to learn to embrace my tube. It saved my life. I am forever grateful, even though I hated it for so long! Thank you for a wonderful story time! ♥️🤗
I’m also tube fed and have been all my life :) I’ve never really disliked it, mostly because I’m just so used to it, although when I was younger I used to find it annoying when I would be left out of activities because I had to do a tube feed or something like that.
That's so incredible. I bet you could rock a great channel about your experiences!
hahah glad you said that cause the only way to get off it is to gain weight and the only way is to embrace it lol i never met anyone who was tub fed so this awsome
Jeanette you are sweet. I’m currently not tube fed, but I have some killer scars from it. I have chronic pancreatitis. I was tube fed from about 22-32ish. Now I am able to eat some. And then probably have to have a tube in the future. 🤗🧡
I am also tube fed i also have anaphylaxis and exisima. I am no longer tude fed but when i was it was annoying but it saved me. It is also so annoying to carry a EpiPen every time you go out btw a EpiPen is a needle that saves you if u have a anaphylactic shock it is so annoying but it has saved my life over 24 times so if u have a disability it is nothing to be ashamed of or to be annoyed about 😊 im 12 at the moment and i have been told i will never get rid of my anaphylaxis i may get rid of my exisima so i understand there is a high chance of begin tubfed in the future
this warms my heart. my family and i are considering getting me a medical alert service dog and even though service dogs and guide dogs are different this made me rly happy:)
I'm on my second medical alert service dog if you have any questions!
I’m sorry if this is a bit straight forward but I’ve never completely understood the difference between a medical alert service dog and a guide dog.By the way I find it so cool how people like you guys can just be so open about these things it honestly inspires me so much ❤️❤️❤️
Kawaii Panda
Guide Dog: Guides the visually disabled.
Service Dog: Helps the mentally and physically disabled (PTSD, autism, anxiety, BPD, Bipolar Disorder, Epilepsy, deformities, etc.).
@@kawaiipanda55 if i can help someone be more independent like these dogs have made me it's worth it without these dogs i would be basically living in the hospital
@@motherofdogs7980 not just mentally disabled like i have a condition called POTS thats physical and a migrane condition that is also physical but they can help with seizures, help people pick up things that they wouldn't be able to, pull a wheelchair, etc
The dog that's there when we go through our hard times and watches us grow the most is always the most special.
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I LOVE HER!
Awww even though we never got to meet Gypsy, we definatly all miss her 💜💜💜💜
"We have palm trees!!We don't do snow"
~Molly 3.12.2019
I am 18 and since birth I have steadily lost 40% of my vision and I fear it’s just the start, but you make me feel like I can handle it either way. Thank you molly.
You should tell us the story of how you met gallop, I imagine it would be a different experience
I just received my first guide dog Stella about 9 months ago from Leader Dogs for the Blind in Michigan and I’m loving every minute of, she has changed my life so much in the short time we have been a team. It is because of your videos about Gallop that I finally made the decision to get a guide dog and I’m so glad I did. I mean I have known since I was in high school that I eventually wanted to get a guide dog, but my O&M instructor told me that she “did not think that I need a guide dog” well I am glad I didn’t listen to her and that I did get a guide. I will never go back to the cane unless something happens to Stella but hopefully that will be a while. Thank you so much Molly for all of your inspirational videos!
Mariah Brawley (sarcastic) How do you type so great you’re blind(yes I know voice to text or other methods I’m mocking the people who refuse to acknowledge anything)
The young molly pics with her gypsy are adorable! 💙 🌹
I can see, i’ve recently came across Molly’s channel and I am always impressed by her. I honestly think that she can see life better than me. She is a gorgeous young lady.
Im watching this with my retired SD and my SDIT and im crying. 😭 every bitbof this is true. Coda, my retired SD, will always have a special place in my heart. 💕
Megan Ramsey so do people keep their dogs after they retire? I remember the video when molly had the dog psychic visit gallop and molly had stated that she was going to give gallop away when he retires? (Even though it was family she was going to give him to) I thought that was super sad, but assumed that was protocol since she would even consider that.so can people keep their dog? If so, I wonder why molly would even consider giving him to someone else when he loved and took care of her for all those years?
@@greyedgrl2 for some Service dog programs they require no other dogs in the home, or it could just be a personal decision, sometimes keeping the retired SD in the home makes it harder to bond with the new one or it could make things too difficult and interfer with the new SDs ability to work. Choosing to keep or rehome a retiring SD is a hard and personal decision to make. Also I would imagine with the amount of traveling she does gallop wold have to have a sitter or be boreded alot and he would probably be happier with her dad vs. all that. (Just my opinion only Molly can give the true explanation)
Megan Ramsey that makes sense. I’ve never personally had any experience with service dogs. Thanks for replying
I just lost my cat, and even though she wasn't a service animal she went through everything with me since I was 6 and I felt this so hard. They really are remarkable animals who leave an imprint (or pawprint, should I say) on your heart forever.
I hope you decide to collaborate with Joy Ross one day. She’s another blind TH-camr who loves make up and fashion. She is also on her second guide dog and has very emotional stories about when she lost her first one. I know you’ve commented on some of her early videos, but she has mentioned that she has tried to contact you many times about collaborating. Please consider this, it would be really fun to see you two together.
Me feeling like ive heard this before, but than realizing i bought the audiobook
I just finished my application process for Guide Dogs for the Blind to get my first guide dog and I am soo excited! I loved hearing about how you met Gypsy ❤️
Thanks. I was supposed to get my dog in May, but the school closed because of the virus so I’m waiting for a new date
My Service Dog is almost 3. He is owner trained with the help of a program. I am so blessed to have him and thankful for him everyday. I cannot even begin to imagine life without him.
Molly, you made me cry. In the best way. I love how she chose you like she knew you were the one for her and this was a beautiful story. I'm so glad you shared.
I'm so excited to be getting my first guide dog in March next year. You have inspired me to go and live my life to the fullest since becoming visually impaired.
Hope it went well for you!
Please tell me she took Shane’s merch idea for her and used “Sighted People Are Gross!” and “Molly Burke Is Her Name, No Sight Is Her Game!”
I really wish we could have met Gypsy. I can see how much you love her.
Molly I have a guide dog and I really connect to this.
Why am I in a ball of tears rn?! 😭😭😭 This is such a sweet story. I'm so glad you have wonderful memories with Gypsy ❤❤❤
Awwwwww... Gypsy! Not really in the same playing field, but my first cat chose me too. He wouldn't leave me. I was on my grandparents farm, and he always had to be right by me, despite everyone around. When we went to leave he jumped in the car, my parents would toss him out, and he kept trying to jump in, and they were worried he was going to hurt himself, so I got to keep him. I miss him every day. It's so sweet that Gypsy loved you so deeply too. 💙
I’m owner training my service dog, Dixie, and our bond is so strong and she’s only 8 months old. I’ve never bonded so close to a dog before and I’m so thankful for my girl
I didn't know it was the international day of persons with disabilities. I'm not blind, but I have epilepsy and I have a brother with autism so this is something I want to share.
I love your guide dog stories, they always make me laugh or learn something.
People don’t realize how much animals mean to people after you build such a bond with them and go through so much with them. Animals are truly the best thing the world has to offer. I love this story, I loved hearing about it. I love you molly 💗💗
I and I believe many others would love to hear the story of how you almost didn’t get Gallop. Would make for an interesting video
I’m not a service/guide dog user, but I had a similar experience with my dogs. I grew up with a collie that we had for his whole life, 9 years. He was my best friend. He went through hard times with me, he was always on my side he was an absolute sweetheart. Then he had puppies, one of which I took. It turned out that the puppy was sick and only lived to be 3 years old. I was devastated when he died. It was unexpected. After the puppy died, the collie was still there to comfort me, and I don’t think I would’ve survived without him. Then my mom got me another puppy because I was just crying in my room for months. I didn’t want him. I didn’t want a replacement. I didn’t make an effort to get to know him that well. Then my collie got cancer. He was put down last spring. Again, I was devastated. I grew up with that dog, he was always there and suddenly he’s gone. He saved my life, what was I supposed to do now? I then started training my at the time two year old puppy every day. I got to know him. Now he just turned three and I live with him. This time he saved my life.
I keep getting emotional whenever you talk about Gypsie, cause both our bernese Mountain dogs passed away last year. One of them, Lika, actually passed away of cancer as well :(
Aww I have a berner and I'm so scared of this!
I'm currently training with my assistance dog in training and he is the best dog for me. I love him so much and has so much personality. I remember the first time I met him when he was only 4 weeks old he was on my lap and his mum came to check on him. She's a big girl so couldn't fit on my lap but tried her best and my baby boy started suckling from her whilst still on my lap. He fell asleep latched onto his mom filled up with milk and snuggled into me. ❤
I have Cerebral Palsy(cp) it’s been great to watch someone who also has a disability, even though our disabilities aren’t the same, we can understand each other!.❤️
Love you molly!.😁
Having lived longer that so many of my past animal companions and mourned their passing, I simply cannot fathom how guide dog users manage when their constant companion dies. The loss hits on so many levels. I thank Molly for sharing that story, it was a beautiful illustration of pure love.
I knew a couple of guide dogs when I was in college. One brought me to my buddy Joe, in astronomy class. The second belonged to a worker. I was found to have been working as a blind dog for about six months. I am glad your first dog helped unleash the sparkle and charm you show today. That is a good life's work, for man or beast. I have Asperger's Syndrome and depression which handicaps me clinically. You do as much as the handful of pills I take to keep my spirits up. You have my heartfelt thanks and best wishes. God be with you.
You talk about Gypsy the same way I talk about my first cat. She was a small black cat named Sabrina. We were together for almost 18 years. She was my life partner and accompanied me through years of mental illness. She was a 1 month old kitten when we met. I just fell in love with how feisty she was. As soon as I met her, I went to my parents and told them "I want THAT cat". She was my soulmate.
Mines a different kind of dog story. I had just moved in with an (ex) fiancé and really wanted a puggle. The one I wanted was a puppy and $1,000. My mom talked me into going to the adoption center in town and I knew they wouldn’t have a puggle puppy like I wanted. We went through the entire kennel and I didn’t connect with any dogs. We were leaving and a lady at the desk asked if I saw any dog I liked...I told her I didn’t see the kind of dog I wanted. She then (rudely) asked what kind. I told her a puppy puggle. She said come this way..took us to the back quarantine area and sat us down in a room. We waited then she opened the door in runs a puggle (he looks like a mini boxer) about 1 yr old. His name was Cooper and he jumped in my lap facing me and it was love at first sight.
His name is Griffy now and he’s about 10...he’s been with me through things that dogs aren’t normally there for...like me grabbing Griffy in the middle of the night after an altercation with that ex fiancé where he broke my phone....took my keys... I had Griffy in my arms ringing neighbors doorbells looking for help. Finally someone answered and Griffy went straight in...I called my parents hysterical while he found a frosty on the floor and ate it. So many other things. He got me through that abusive relationship and breakup. I got hurt 4 1/2 yrs ago and I am currently bedridden. He stays right by me all day everyday. He’s been my one constant in such dark times... especially since I got full body CRPS and my life forever changed. He got a brother Tig (chiweenie) about 5 years ago. Tig stays with us in bed as well. They are my babies... my world. The amount of love I have for Griffy... and Tig...Griffy will always be my #1 though.. is extremely hard to put into words. Griffy has kept me alive. I think of them as physical reminders of how much God loves me and that I’m never alone.
Yesss, DOG is GOD spelled backwards. Hey keep going, I know eventually it will all get better. I'm almost bedridden too, but hope does float. I refuse to believe otherwise. God bless💗
I'm smiling and crying at the same time. I haven't had any guide dogs but I had a cat that was soooooo much more than just a pet to me. She choose me. I didn't chose her, I know what you feeling. I'm looking back at my time with her and I'm so happy that I got the chance to have her in my life. Even though I'm crying that she's gone now. ❤
Your story together is so incredibly special.
You know, we rarely get the dog we want but we get the dog we need.
This made me cry. The bond with dogs we have is so special. We are their entire world. 💕
This is so emotional, Molly!!!! It's crazy how a pure dog can make you feel that happy !!!
I took that to heart I love how you reflect on all the things that happened in the past but you grow from them ❤️
I had a pomeranian named Nellie who died at 6 of kidney failure. She was so cute she would bring a smile to so many faces from the police to babies. She stopped random kids we passed in public from crying, we buried her on our favourite trail. I miss her so much.
I been binge watching Molly lately.... so clicking on YT app and seeing this new notification/upload is pure GOLD!!! 💜
I've been waiting for this story
You look stunning as always Molly ❤️
I am currently training my SD he's a 9 month old standard poodle. You are absolutely right it is just like having a toddler all the time but I couldn't imagine my life without him for the 6 months that I have had him!
This video was amazing. Gypsy seemed like a beautiful soul. She brought so much love to Molly and this world.
Omg even the pre intro is so touching! Never been this early. Love you molly and I donated to the Mira!
Any other disabled folks cry when Molly was the one who informed them that International Day of Persons with Disabilities existed in the first place? And cried again several times throughout the video?
Ahhh. I'm tearing up. Gypsy sounds so sweet and I'm so happy for you that she became your guide dog.
I was on the verge of tears for this video. I haven’t lost my sight yet and I haven’t had a pet in my life, but the way you’ve talked about gipsy in your previous videos and then this video... just got to me. I’m glad that she was there during your through your hardest timesavers I know gallop (and maybe future doggos) will help you through your life. You are an inspiration along with your family and friends, and with your guide dogs. ❤️
We know how emotional this is for you Molly, and we thank you for sharing this huge piece of your life with us! I know Gypsy is still guiding you through life in spirit 💜
my HEART😭♥️ sometimes you're the one chosen, not the one choosing💝 such a blessing you've had in the long run!
Sounds like Gypsy was an ierce earless female 😜❤️
*arless
Fierce fearless?
@@ellad1444 you'd have to watch the vid where she customized her shoes to get the joke
Hunter Ellis ok 👌 ☺️ Thanks for telling me
Omg😹😹😹😹
I cried when I watched the Gypsy passing away video, that story just really hit me. Thank you for sharing such personal experiences with us. I had no clue the process to get one of those dogs was so rigorous! I also have a pet that has been through a lot with me (a Goffin cockatoo) and yes, she's tons of work but pets really do give so much back to their owners. Cheeky has been through grade 9 with me, bullying, losing my confidence, my Traumatic Brain Injury, me mourning the person I was before the injury, etc. (Too much of my identity was wrapped up in being a French Immersion student and basketball player). Animals are so incredibly rewarding, whether they're guide dogs, or simply pets. Thank you for spreading awareness, I learn so much and have so much fun watching these videos. 😁💕
I had goosebumps this whole video. I’m crying. This is so beautiful
Wow, why this is made me cry? This story is tooooo beatiful!! Molly I love to listen to your voice! You are the one and only!
How do you make me tear up in every video!! Gypsy sounded amazing, so happy to go to have her and experience her love 💗💗 lots of love friend!
This is so heart touching
It always makes me feel really happy to see how these things happen it’s lots of the times fate that chose when a dog gets a owner
Thank you for sharing your memory of Gypsy, so very sweet and beautiful. So much love molly ❤️
Dogs are amazing creatures, and service/guide dogs are just extra special. I have my "Gypsy", and she's my black lab Tilly. She's not a guide or service dog, but she is completely in tune with me and there is just no way to describe how special she is. But I am glad that Gypsy was able to grow you into the person you are today.
I’m not disabled or have a guide dog.. but the way you talk about gypsie makes me think of my dog. She’s been there for me through so much, and she always shows me the positives in the negative situations. I really do think of her as my spirit animal, and no other animal or human for that matter will ever be able to replace her.
This warms my heart so much ❤️❤️ As I’m dealing with vision loss the 4 fur babies I have always make everything better
Molly, I started bawling when you talked about how Gypsy always came back to you! The bonds we have with animals are incredible.
Ugh i love this video. As a vet nurse, animals are my life and its so moving to hear how much of an impact gypsy made in ur life. We are so fortunate to receive all of the unconditional love that dogs provide us and what they teach us is so pricelss
Thank you for sharing, I've been working with my first guide dog for about six months now - it's been a lot of hard work but so worth it. He has already had such a positive effect on so many aspects of my life.
It's so sad that she is gone but she did so much for you which shows what a wonderful connection you had with each other and it's beautiful that she helped you grow into the amazing woman you are today.
I was rewatching this video, because I didn't want to cry over the other one about Gypsy. And... I bawled at the end...
I'm waiting on my guide dog but ive been around them all my life. A few years ago I use to volunteer at a rehab centre for the blind and visually impaired teaching technology. All people knew I walked in the room as the dogs use to wag their tails heavily on the floor. The best thing is the dogs all had different personalities and match their owners
The happiness and brightness that lights up in your eyes when you talk about gypsy is soo heartwarming ❤ RIP HERO 🐶🐕
Everyone have a lovely day everyday has a knew struggle but if you got through yesterday you can get through today and tomorrow just know I care about you
Omg!! I can’t stop crying!! What a Beautiful story, I’m a SD team too. I can’t imagine life without my baby. As much as she can frustrate me, she also brings me a lot of joy and love!!
Thank you for sharing this story. 🐶😃💋💕
I heard this story in your audio book too. I cry every time, it makes my heart so happy ❤️ we love Gypsy
Can’t wait to watch this video! Love you Molly❤️❤️
What an inspiring, heartwarming story. Definitely meant to be. Thank you for sharing your's and Gypsy's journey of discovering one another.
I consider you to be my teacher, Molly. I am learning so much about the blind community and the struggles and successes that occur. Thank you for helping to enlighten me. Take care!!!
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I'm getting my Mobility Service Dog this summer, August 2020 after 3 years of waiting. I'm so excited about the independence that my service dog is going to give me. The agency that I went with, I'm going to be part of the selection process as well.
I love Molly Burke. I have a learning disability and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). I used to have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Now I don't have the hyperactivity part that much of ADD like I used to. I have trouble with Math, Science, English, Health, and History. History and English coincide together and Science English Math and History coincide together.
I had a few dogs like Gypsy too. Trudy was incredible. She was like a second mom to me. She truly showed me what true friendship was all about. She was everything like Gypsy was except calmer than Gypsy.
My heart is melting!! I love this story so much.
Probably one of the most genuine sponsorship intros I’ve heard.
Aww, my first dog’s name was Gypsy! She was a border collie. 🥺❤️☕️
Mom In A Cup my first dog was part border collie!
My first dog was a border collie too! They are wonderful!
Thank you for informing other kids/adults of your experience, you are really spreading the “😊the normal”
That's cool that she chose you before everyone else, even before you fully wanted her. Really says a lot about dogs in general, and sight dogs in particular. ❤
Thank you. I’m on my second Guide dog. There is such a wonderful bond between me and my guide dog Cheryl.
I got sooo emotional hearing you say Gypsy kept running back to you! 😭 what an amazing bond! Sometimes I like to think we are connected to our pets/furr babies/loved ones in a spiritual way~ how sweet 💫
What a great story about meeting and embracing Gypsy as your first guide dog. I was so moved when you said that Gypsy brought every one back to you because she only wanted you. What a special bond you had
You really are my hero I love your stories and the best part is you teach people new things, We all love you Molly Im on disability myself and I know how hard it can be. But you just have too keep pushing your self through the days and know things will get better. You always put a smile on my face and make me feel better each time I watch you.
Today we got a guide dog association visiting us at our university here in Paris, to raise awareness and stuff. They're even filiated to the same school you got Gypsy ans Gallop there in Quebec! I loved it! And I, of course, thought about you every single second I was there. I'm proud of myself but, above all, very proud of you ❤️ Thanks for bringing awareness to the world and being such a wonderful person ❤️
I retired my first Service Dog at the end of our summer school semester, about a year earlier than planned due to a medical issue. He is still here with us, but I BAWLED on the way home from our last day at school together and I don't even want to think about the time down the road when he leaves me permanently! My Service Dog in Training that succeeded him is AMAZING in his own way, but yeah, that first one is so incredibly special! Thanks for sharing, Molly!