I can't wait for all of you to see part two of my interview with Marta later this week. Her and her story are truly incredible and you won't believe where she's at in life today!
Thank you for bringing more light to this! I feel like people don’t realize that becoming blind can also come out of no where as a result of an accident. My boyfriend became blind at 21 due to a horrible car accident.
I love that you’re bringing awareness to the fact people can become disabled at any point in life. I think people forget people aren’t just born disabled but often times become disabled later in life. So great to hear her share her story. Her tattoo is so beautiful also!
@@CherryJuli As a child, I was in hospital after falling over the handlebars of a bike. My siblings would come visit me outside my (ground floor) window, and one day, they were talking but I couldn't hear them, so I said, "don't whisper!", which were my first words as a Deaf person.
I had a stroke at 22, and that turned me into disable, hearing all the time "oooooh so young! Sorryyyy" Aaargh. That happens at any âge people, pediatric stokes too. So yes, I'm disable since then, and it's eyes opening on how some people could be mean (I don't talk about this sentence) Peace out!
I am really touched by Marta's story, because it's similar to my mom's for certain aspects. Me and my family had a little car accident when I was 18 months old, and the airbag of the car (due to a production defect) exploded in my mom's face. She instantly lost the totality of her vision, in just a second. She never regained vision, despite multiple surgeries. She certainly had extremely difficult moments (22 years ago there was very poor awareness and technology for the blind), she had to quit her job (she was a doctor) and had 2 little kids. But thanks to her unique experience as a blind person and a doctor, she was able to project a rehabilitative program to help and support many many blind people to regain autonomy in their lives and she was able to be the best mom possible. I'm so proud of her and I feel extremely lucky to have grown in a reality where disability is normal and where the essential is invisible to the eyes
The Takata airbags scandal, I remember this. It eventually led to one of the worst product recall in the automobile industry. A result of greedy businesses valuing profit over safety.
@@lauragentile2993did you guys ever get any compensation?? You should write a book on your mom btw! Very interesting story 😃 Hope you're all doing well now
Same! :D I have never seen anything like this and it almost made me cry how much she truly loves her body, that kind of selflove for what should be your best friend, because it keeps you alive, with all it's parts and details, is just so mindblowing and touching to me!
I always talk to my hip joints that way. It's not their fault they aren't quite the right shape or size but they are genuinely trying their best. They are still supporting me every day and are still in good shape for how they are (incorrectly) formed. Positive affirmations for my joints every day they have done everything they could for me so far.
I have ME/CFS and it would be easy to blame my body for not working right but I chose to see it as my body doing the best it can even though it doesn't function the way most people's bodies do.
I once read an essay by a blind college student who said the reason she covered her eyes wasn’t embarrassment, but just fatigue. If you go through your day and virtually everyone you interact with is uncomfortable with you, it’s exhausting. It’s just tension, tension, tension. So I guess probably every blind person has to do what they can live with.
Even if everyone was really positive but just curious, I can imagine it would still get very exhausting - especially if it was due to an accident. Some days you might just want to get coffee without rehashing one of the most traumatizing events of your life for strangers
I fell as a child and was blind for a few hours. I often wonder how my life would be different if I hadn't regained my sight. Thank you for sharing your stories!
I'm a visually impaired soap maker. Lye is SO SCARY. You can do scrutiny right, but accidents can still happen. Thank you so much for sharing your story!
I was inspired to get into soaps and I made a bunch for Easter presents this year! I didn’t have enough time to go through the process from scratch but hearing about all the safety things you need for lye and how it’s toxic so I went the melt and pour method which you still have to be careful with so you don’t burn yourself! Lye does sound so scary!
Thank you both for making me feel loved and needed. I’m a 47 year old female with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Everybody but my husband has abandoned me. Because it’s not cancer nobody gives to my cause or cares I’m dying. I love your channel. I love the raw honesty and beauty. Thank you
Your comment really hit me. I am so sorry this is happening to you and that some of the people in your life haven't been there you, I'm so glad you have your husband by your side. I am sending you love and good wishes ❤
I am sorry that the others abandoned you. My Granny has Demenzia and it makes me sad to see ppl abandon their friends and families bc they dont want to think about such diseases or deal with it ._. I wish you lots of love and send you even more (sadly only) virtual hugs!
You are so worth all the love and energy from the people around you. I hope you attracted new people into your life who make you feel wanted and valued.
I cared about alzeimers and donated to it long before my dog had alzwimers, it's no fun watching people or animals go through that, it not funny and don't worry there are people who are fighting for a cure, processes cheeses and turkey is the number one cause for alzeimers diet wise so eat less of that and more food that promote myelin sheath growth
I literally just sent this to a soap maker I follow. She has done great safety videos, and I told her this would be a great video to link to. Marta had such a joyful attitude that it's contagious!
I'm slowly going blind. My vision just is getting worse and worse. it's been a huge fear of mine for years. Thank you both for being shining, positive lights. Thank you Molly for introducing me as well as so many to Marta!
Watching Molly has made me feel that if I lost my sight I would be OK. I notice how many things I do without looking. How I sense the things around me even in the pitch dark. I hope you are able to keep your spirits up!
Hey, I'm losing my sight too! No doctor seems to know what is going on with me, so we haven't been able to do much about my eyes. I'm quite young and it is scary, but I believe I can get through this. *We* can get through this. You are not alone! Life is great regardless of how we are able to sense it. I'm thankfull for all that I've been able to experience so far, but we'll learn to experience the world in a new way and it will be fun!
@@arianeq9414 What an amazing attitude! I hope that you are able to remain optimistic and that your sight loss is limited. Watching Molly has made me feel that blindness is much less tragic than I once thought.
22:00 "Live in a delusional world where you can do things that people say you can't. " I love this statement! I also live it. I've had cerebral palsy my whole life. I had a childhood dream to ride a motorcycle, I was told Don't get your hopes up, you won't be able to do that. " guess what? I do! I guess I was delusional enough to do whatever it takes. God bless you ladies! Very encouraging interview.
This is amazing 🤩 similar happened to me. I suddenly fainted and in collapsing I broke my neck. This impinged my spinal chord. I never walked again. So I woke up in hospital 2- days later and being told I was paralyzed. I was 53-yrs old - my twin sons were 14. But my husband stayed and supported me - our love ❤️ grew stronger. My mother and both brothers rejected me as being damaged goods … but I have learned to accept it. Life is still beautiful despite my challenges. I am now almost 66-years and doing fine health wise despite everything. I find your story very inspiring - both of you girls are amazing ❤ love to you both from Toronto 🇨🇦 💕💕
Man, as a soapmaker these last 8 years, this hit close to home. Martha, I can't imagine what you had to go through, but it's amazing to see your growth and healthy attitude! Ana a reminder for my soap making friends: always use protective gear when working with lye! Gloves, long sleeves, mask, eye protection. Take care of yourself and enjoy this wonderful craft!
I just had to pop down here in the comments and say WOW does this woman marta have such powerful energy. Its hard to see and feel someone's energy through a screen but wow she definitely is one of those people whos energy radiates off of her and through the screen. And her positivity is just unreal, her going through this extremely traumatic event and losing her sight is fairly new to her and yet here she is so positive already. Molly is the perfect person to interview Marta because she is the same exact way. Both very very powerful positive people. Great interview Molly.
Around the 13:00 mark, you said whether someone slowly goes blind or it happens suddenly, and it made me think about my own disability and how those two things you said aren’t necessarily the only two options when it comes to going blind. I have MS and when I experience a relapse, a multitude of things can happen but one of those is sudden blindness. When I was a teenager, I woke up entirely blind in my left eye and this has happened a couple of different times since. After a couple weeks as my body recovered, the vision returned but the thing is, I can wake up blind any day, anytime, and one day, it might not return. The feeling of constant impending doom and uncertainty and unknown is hard in itself because it so easily could be tomorrow but I won’t know when it’s coming until it happens but I KNOW it could be coming. Our experience is so very different yet so similar and thinking about that just struck a cord and I wanted to share. Love you, Molly❤
That is so unsettling and I'd be uncomfortable living with that uncertainity too. I once had a horrific migraine that lasted three days and it inflamed my right optic nerve causing blindness in that eye. It took about a month for my vision to return but I wasn't sure it would. The doctor said it may never happen again but it could. I had begun planning for it not to when it began to come back. These young ladies don't know all the possibilities because their experiences are limited, but with stories like yours they learn. MS is such a strange neurologic disease they are still learning about and hopefully they will know a lot more very soon. Stay well.
My grandmother woke up one day with one eye completely blind, the retina detached and it never came back. She had to deal with sudden blindness and depth perception issues at like age 82
YOU'RE GOING TO LEAVE US ON A CLIFFHANGER LIKE THAT MOLLY?! Now that's just rude.😂 I can't wait for part two! I shed a few tears during this part already, Marta is such a great person!
I can’t believe how positive she is I’m sure that was absolutely traumatizing but she has such a positive attitude about it and she seems so down to earth
She is so lucky to have a supportive husband! A lot of people won’t want to hear this but statistically speaking for heterosexual couples, a lot of husbands leave their wives the second things become difficult health wise. Cancer diagnosis, chronic illness, a sudden disability… Women tend to stick around for their husbands and a lot of men don’t (yes I know not all men!). The doctor was right when she said this will make or break you. I’m glad it made them and that they are still together. 😊 (Edit: I wrote my comment before Molly said it as I was watching the video! So it’s true).
This isn’t a heterosexual thing, lots of couples break up after serious adversity in their lives, but men have an especially difficult time dealing with being caregivers for many reasons and often leave the relationship. It would help to have more in-home caregiver support and support groups for caregivers as well as better financial assistance for working spouses who need to care for their partner or children.
@@zuzuspetals9281 it is not exclusive to heterosexual couples of course but it is pretty well known that in a heterosexual couple, the husband is typically the one to throw in the towel on a relationship and to move on the second things get hard. I don’t know the statistics for same sex couples which is why I didn’t include them but didn’t mean to exclude them. But a spouse leaving another spouse definitely happens in same sex couples too. It’s not as widely talked about. And as Marta has a husband, that is why I referred specifically to heterosexual couples.
That’s so sad considering women aren’t normally the ones to work (if the husband makes enough) so the woman would have to change her life drastically but the man is already working so he just has to hire a caregiver in the beginning. That’s just too much work for men though of course🫠
It's not easy and can last months, sometimes years. Mine is chronic and I've had several episodes that reoccur years apart. Most are triggered by extreme personal life adversity. I want you to know it does get better and each time I'm more aware that it's coming, the cause, and how to shorten the duration as well as what I can do to recover. It's been the help of believing that God does have a plan for my life and in His promises, immersing myself in positive things like these kind of videos, finding a way to use my experiences in a positive way to help others, and learning how to let go of the negative people who have caused the stress in my life that I've been able to recover. Keep moving forward no matter how hard it is to sludge through the deep, dark, endless, difficult, moments of time when you think there's no end. Don't give in, keep moving, because there is an opening with more light and you will help others eventually. And know there are others of those out here surviving one day, one moment at a time with you. You can do this.
I hate driving so much it stresses me out but when I get overwhelmed with the highway or something I think of Molly and how the fact I can drive is a gift.
Marta’s story is absolutely awe-inspiring, she’s a beautiful human being ❤ Also we talk about how great of an interviewer Molly is? Making a guest shine by gently leading a conversation and giving insightful comments. Thank you for your amazing job, Molly!
I appreciate that Molly said "ok, the negative is there but I'm going to look for the positive" without suggesting that the negative be ignored or suppressed because it's still part of things.
I am a sighted person (not perfect vision, but not blind). Watching Molly's channel and especially this sharing from Marta gives me so much inspiration that there's so much life has to offer.
Thanks Molly and Marta for this video. When I was born they thought I was blind but my vision gradually improved. Every year doctors told me my vision peaked but it kept improving. In high school (2012) I did reach my actual peak which had my vision almost "normal". I got used to my vision being how it was and then last year it started deteriorating. The doctors don't know what's going on. CNIB has been amazing but they can only do so much. Seeing how well Marta has adjusted has me feeling confident that I'll be able to adjust to my vision whatever happens to it.
No, I want part 2 now! Martha is super inspiring. I'm going to share this story with my friend who makes soap for a hobby. I didn't know it could be so dangerous.
Some years ago my father was terminally ill and we were looking after him at home. Although difficult at times, he wanted to be outside as much as possible. Although we were close before we really bonded while walking and eventually me pushing him in a wheelchair. During that time my senses became more aware. Colour was more vibrant, I became aware of everyday sounds, even smells were more distinctive. Though knowing we were losing him was so painful it was also an amazing gift. Just another gift my father was able to give me.
12:01 yesss. As a disabled person myself and unable to stand, sit or walk for longer than a few minutes without severe debilitating pain I wish for people to appreciate their ability to walk, to run, to be able to work, etc. I’m crying because I resonate with this and I know the emotional pain that comes with becoming disabled in your early 20s. Mine started at 19 but became a disability at 20 and now I’m 29.
I'm glad you are educating people about the fact someone can be disabled in an instant. Marta's journey is incredible, she is an incredible person. Your attitude is a choice.
Marta’s comment about being disrespectful to our bodies by not loving them really resonated with me. I gained a large amount of weight following a bereavement and then all the lockdowns due to covid and was so harsh to myself for so long. I recently had my gallbladder removed and am in awe of how my body has recovered, I am so grateful and will never take it for granted again xx
There is a history of macular degeneration in my family, as well as hearing loss. Two of my grandmother's siblings ended their lives blind; the sister experienced very significant hearing loss, as well. She would still make dinner for guests who visited--kept ALL food in the fridge where the bright light made it possible for her to identify the containers. Thank you (and your guests) for showing people that you may end your life disabled, but that being disabled doesn't end your life. ❤
God bless you, Marta and Molly. You are both great inspirations. I lost my vision practically overnight due to an allergic reaction from a prescribed drug. Over time, and some very specialized treatment at Baylor Med in Houston and BostonSight, I was able to regain some of the vision in my right eye. I am still legally blind, but I am so thankful for the little that I have. Some day, I might lose it but watching ladies like you shows me that it will be OK. 💜
Lamotrigine. It can happen from any medication, even over the counter. It's very rare, though so don't worry. The reaction might take days or weeks after starting the med. Google Stevens-Johnson Syndrome for more info and awareness. It's very good info just in case you or anyone you know has symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere. You will save precious time by telling the ER to check for SJS.
What an incredible interview. I feel such positivity from this story and the both of you! I feel ashamed at how I have been handling myself after some relatively mild hardships. Marta has taught me how to cherish my body and what it provides for me. I love that she never thinks back to how it happened because that belongs in the past, it cannot be changed so there’s no point in reliving that trauma over and over again. So much wisdom from such young ladies ❤
originally i was going to put this on and listen while doing something else, but as soon as you both started talking i was instantly captivated and sat my butt down to watch the entire thing, no distractions (which is hard because i have adhd lol). i’m amazed by her story, but what’s more amazing is the pure positivity and gratitude she RADIATES through the screen. it’s so very true that we all have our bad days, and i always hate to compare one persons bad days to another because ALL of our struggles and hard times are 100% valid, no matter what they are, or how “little” they may seem comparatively. i’ve struggled with depression for many years, sometimes for specific reasons and sometimes for no reason other than my brain deciding to be mean to me that day. but this video has shown me and reminded me that there’s absolutely ALWAYS something to be grateful for and thankful for. i’m not blind or struggle with any sight related issues, but i think one thing that every single person watching can take away from this video is that there’s ALWAYS good and light in the bad and dark. when marta said “whenever i’m facing a negative situation, and my first thought is to be negative, my second thought is to be positive” that HIT me. i often get swallowed in my negative thoughts and let them consume me. sometimes it’s impossible to stop that first negative thought from occurring, but we can ALL train our brains to form those positive second thoughts. thank you to you both for putting out this video and being so vulnerable, and thank you for reminding me personally that positivity and gratitude is always reachable and within oneself. you’re not only helping the blind and disabled community, but also people who aren’t in that community and may struggle with other things such as depression and anxiety. you are both so beautiful inside and out. sending SO much love 🤍
Molly and Marta, two incredibly beautiful souls sitting on a bed together offering words of hope, wisdom and inspiration to every single person who is fortunate enough to watch and/or listen to this incredible video. Thank you both for being so brave, so strong, and for being such blessings to this world! Love, love, love your positive energy! Keep dreaming BIG!!! 💖💓💕💘Love you both!!!
Molly, I don't know if you'll hear this comment, but your videos are really helpful for me. My vision is currently at 20/70 and going fast. It's been hard slowly losing my sight since I was 7 years old and I have to get a white cane as of right now as an adult. Hearing stories like this, for people who have experienced going blind either suddenly or slowly is what keeps me hopeful. Thank you for having and growing a channel where you share all sides of the experiences you've had. You keep a lot of us going strong even when life is kind of an asshole. All the love, Molly!
Soap scares me and always has! Working with lye is just something else. Her story is so important and why we need to be careful. Thank you Marta for sharing your story! 💖💖💖
I know it's been said, but I'm going to scream it to the heavens, Marta is incredible! Heck, even her husband sounds wonderful! There is always something so inspiring when you come across someone so incredibly positive; just a giant beam of light. And while her story is completely tragic and it breaks my heart, I'm so glad that we got to meet her and learn more about her!
Ugh I can’t wait for part two! I’ve enjoyed all of the content you’ve been making with other disabled creators, I’ve learned so much as a sighted person and appreciate you being willing to share your stories!
Heart warming interview. Ty Molly for letting us get to know Marta. I am looking forward to listening to part 2. Marta you are so engaging and so natural, I love how you convey your energy with your hands while you talk. Thank you for sharing your story.
This is crazy to me because I’m watching this in Seattle. I’ve been a fan of Molly for years now, and this story really drives home the fact that this could happen to anyone. I do all kinds of crafty stuff, and physical stuff, there are moments, memories that almost take my breath when I think of the danger I put myself in, or put my kids in. I’m thinking specifically of a hiking trip during which my children and I were hopping rocks across a fast moving stream…I think it’s kind of miraculous that any of us survive from one year to the next. ❤ Every your time, be kind. Fight Evil.❤
Why are you putting yourself or your kids in danger? You can still hop on rocks while hiking but does it have to be over a fast moving stream? If it has to be, did you have a rope tied to the shore that's attached to everyone?
I am always so glad that you keep saying that no matter who you are, you could become disabled at any point. That's what happened to me and it really is devastating! I worked in events, loving life, travelling to different places to work etc. and out of no where im now disabled and unable to do any of that, pretty much house bound unless I have someone who can take me out. People say that dancers experience a death when they can no longer dance, and that's exactly how I would describe it. I experienced the death of my life as I knew it and who I was. I don't think I have found myself again yet, but hopefully I might in the future. I genuinely respect Marta so so much because she has been so optimistic given everything that happened and honestly that's so so amazing.
Thank you Molly for allowing Marta to share her story on your channel with all of us.💗 Most people take their health for granted and don’t realize that anyone can become disabled in a split second at any moment throughout their lives.
Okay so this was amazing. I am so glad to hear from Marta. But Molly that was one hell of a cliffhanger you just left us with. I'm a mix between being frustrated and giving you props for that cut. Well played.
I would definitely love to hear more tips on helping someone who has lost their sight. Like pushing the chairs in, keep the doors all the way open, those things
Marta, your perspective on life is so beautiful. I’m not blind but I have several mental illnesses that limit my life severely, and hearing what you said about it not being my problem about others accepting me and my appearance, and not disrespecting my body etc really helped to hear. I think because I can tell you really mean it and that’s rare to find. Loved hearing your story and thank you Molly for doing this interview, can’t wait for part 2 ❤
Not sure why this showed up on my feed, but maybe God thought I needed it. I am sighted, but have other medical issues. But listening to both of you was incredibly moving and truly inspirational. Thank you to Marta for sharing her story. Sending you both blessings and much love from Texas, USA.
Thank you so much for this. After I became disabled I started staying in the house more and more until now I have become terrified to leave my house because of the things people say about me or to me. You made me feel seen and heard. Thank you❤
MOLLY!!!! CLIFF HANGER?! NOOOO!!!!I'll be back for part 2 for sure❤ much love and thank you for using your platform the way you do. Marta is amazing , resilient and I cannot wait to hear part 2
I am just wowwwed by you both! Thank you for reminding me how absolutely pathetic I am for my ungrateful spirit many times. I am ashamed of myself. I am choosing to be different right now today. You have showed me the way to feeling joy is to choose that for yourself. It is truly a choice. Things could always be worse. God Bless you both! ❤
Thank you for everything you do, educating us, and also bringing some levity to serious subjects. Life can change in the blink of an eye, it happened to me. A traumatic car accident and a broken neck, I started rescuing special needs and seniors after that, which became my passion, but EVERYTHING changes! There are blessings, but I am still trying to adapt. Thank you for showing me that I am not alone alone and there is happiness in life❤
When my children were born I always visualized my babies coming into this world with an empty suitcase and my job as a mom was to help them accumulate all the tools they will need to navigate their world. Then one day they would close the lid and set off on their own journey. It was just interesting that you would describe your "backpack" of life tools that way also. 🥰
Wow. This story was so beautiful, and Marta is an absolute inspiration. This put such a crazy perspective into my own life. You two are both so inspiring!
Marta is so SO cute. Her voice is my favorite type of voices to hear, the way she expresses herself is also cute ❤ she’s wholesome overall. Kudos to you, gorgeous lady. You’re my inspiration and happiness dose😊 And not to mention Molly you ofc look adorable, and you both really were meant to be friends cause this wholesome 🌺❤️
This is a great video. I’m not blind but I am disabled and I resonated with this a lot. I remember when I became disabled telling my family “this doesn’t have to be devastating”. Of course it sucks and you’re allowed to feel down about your body changing but your world doesn’t end. You can view the world in a different way with mobility aids or sensory aids or assistive technology. You can accept the change and keep going. I’m so glad to see some disabled people talking about this. Happiness and disability can happen at the same time.
Thank both of you beautiful positive ladies. I do not have your struggles, but being a 55 year old woman who has 3 chronic disabling illnesses I have my own. I strive to be the embodiment of your positivity. My Multiple Sclerosis does cause me to have issues with my sight, not at all anything like yours, but I do have times where my vision is not norma I see things like in triplicate, but not horizontally mine is stacked vertically, Life is a mountain and we all have to climb our mountains. Thank you for putting your positivity in dark times out there for all of us to remember.
This was probably my most favorite interview you’ve had on your channel Molly! I loved the positive vibes and the hope that y’all held on to. It’s what keeps me going as a legally deaf/blind person woman. I CAN do things…just differently. Joy CAN be found in our journey. 😍
As someone who is currently recovering from being bit on the face by a dog I was pet sitting and had to have 2 hours of reconstructive surgery on my eyelids/nose, you can lose your sight or become disabled at any point. Thankfully, I’m lucky and didn’t lose my sight, but the dog very easily could have gotten my eyes. It’s not a matter of “if” you become disabled, it’s a matter of “when.” It could be from an accident, illness, or old age, but you never know what will happen Edit to add- I am disabled, I have a bunch of health issues, and now I have a bunch of trauma after this accident. I’m still a pet sitter, and I still love animals more than myself, and the dog who bit me is okay. He’s working through his anxiety. My motto in life is “if you aren’t laughing, you’re crying.”
I'm gonna be honest. The moment I saw her eyes, I thought: 'Wow, those eyes are scarred,' and my first instinct called it 'ugly.' But the longer I watched the video, the more I got used to it and after a good 10 minutes it didn't bother me at all. Marta you're so strong and inspiring! Thank you for your world view.
I am sighted and looked for her eyes at the start of the film. I was very happy to see them and glad they weren't permanently closed (I didn't know sewing shut was an option she was given). There is truth to the eyes being windows to the soul, and I would have felt like there was less connection or expression if she couldn't "look" around and move her eyes while speaking. The cloudy look of her eye just helps inform me that she is blind. I'd never guess Molly was blind by looking at her. **edited to add that I really interpreted Marta's eyes incorrectly and was surprised and pleased by part 2 of the video! Thank you Molly and Marta for sharing ❤️
Oh good, I'm glad someone replied. I lost this comment and was trying to find it. I watched the second half and realized my error in assuming she is still blind. Being sighted is a normal word, and since many of Molly Burke's followers are blind, it makes sense to specify how I was approaching her video.
I nearly lost my sight about 6-7 years ago. My corneas were both severely damaged by an oxygen mask while I was in the ICU. I have a lot of medical challenges and have been in the hospital numerous times. I’ve come close to death more than once and I’ve had a number of moments in my life where I wish I did just die. While I still have sight, it’s not like it used to be. I have to say, I admire you. Your positivity is so inspiring to me and I’m sure that many people can relate. I love your channel.❤
I saw the video of Marta giving her book to the queen! Molly thank you so much for your continued effort on educating abled people. I have learned so much through the years.. you are the best!
When Molly talked about she had the easiest part about going blind hit me so deep, because it makes me think about my dad that was next to me in bed and started crying and telling me that he wished it was him that has to suffer all the pain I was going through, that's why I work really hard every day to enjoy life and be happy even though I suffer from chronic pain 💖💖💖
What happened to Marta is tragic and I’m really glad that she could rebound and keep such a positive mindset through life. What I don’t understand is why the protection glasses didn’t protect her.
Possibly they were open type glasses instead of sealed goggles? Think impact glasses for sports, not lab goggles. So when it erupted, it went around the glasses. Only a guess though
@@minervamaga She mentioned her mom was a chemist (or chemistry teacher?) though, so surely she has access or knowledge of lab goggles? Of course, it's entirely possible she underestimated the ingredients she was working with and didn't go with ANSI-approved safety equipment. Or maybe the explosion was so bad it broke through lab goggles anyway, like airbags that can protect your life but can't protect from injury. One thing I've noticed is most injuries like this include a secondary vision correction device like contacts or glasses exploding.
@@digitalization Which is why getting prescription safety goggles is important if you use vision corrections (unless you are using special contacts like ortho-k that are worn only when you sleep).
@@digitalization most lab glasses are like normal glasses vs goggles, and then if its not properly used it still leaves spaces in between the skin and the goggles
This is such an inspiring story-I never really thought about having an accident like that changing your life in such a drastic way. I’m glad she had support and can’t wait to see what she does from here on out! Does she have a YT channel? Please do more of this type of content Molly!
Molly, I have been following your videos for about one year. They are informative, funny, and even sad at times. This video with Marta has really been, in my opinion, one of the best.
Having a positive attitude after a devastating injury like Marta did is a major step in a successful recovery. It makes one stronger, have a healthier and faster healing from the injury, and adjust far better to their new life with better coping skills. It also makes the changes far better for the people in their lives who become caregivers and assistants when they are generally positive in their outlook about their future. My mom had an accident falling in 2002 at the age of 71 affecting her C 3,4,5 verterbra causing an incomplete break. She immediately knew she was paralyzed from the neck down as soon as she landed on the floor and couldn't move and had trouble breathing. For the next 14 years she was depressed, unhappy, angry, and wished that she had died that night. She was never the positive, loving, kind, generous person she had been before her accident. She never adjusted to her body that "felt like being encased in concrete". She hated being dependent on others, hated how she looked, hated her loss of independence, hated being fed and toileted and having someone else blow her nose. She hated being disabled, not being able to get up to get herself a drink of water, not being able to pull up her blanket. She hated that she couldn't kill herself while at the same time was deathly afraid of dying if there was a house fire or car accident and she couldn't get out. Not everyone with a disability sees the positive in it. Some people don't find that continuing to live is an asset. It's really very hard on family to work to help them find something to see as good enough to be alive for when they only feel they've lost everything they care about, and it hurts to feel you aren't enough for them to want to continue to be happy living for. But sometimes the loss of your body, your hearing, your sight, or the pain you have to endure every day is too much year after year to overcome by the celebration of life. And that must be ok, too. We can't know how difficult it is for them. Be kind, listen to them, let them know they are loved, accept their view.
My goodness Molly & Marta! What beautiful energy you have together. I’m struggling to find words that do enough justice to this video and the incredible amount of strength, courage, vulnerability and more you both have. I too am disabled after a cascade of events but I try and see the positives like both of you do. A friend of mine taught me a few years ago when this was new to me to stop immediately when I catch my brain going anywhere that’s negative and say 5 things I am grateful for. It really helps. I am wholly and completely inspired by you both and cannot wait for part 2! Thank you so much for making such an important video and speaking so naturally to all of us - whether blind or sighted, able bodied or disabled - everyone can learn from you both. With love and respect from an Australian follower of you both 💞
Extraordinary. Thank you. I am very disabled by a different and invisible illness, sudden onset age 38. 0ver nine years of begging to get any diagnosis, and then still no specialist care 24 years later.I think I cope really well, better than many, but I am not thriving. We all learn from each other and share this strength under extraordinary conditions.
An incredible part 1 and I can’t wait for part 2. You are both incredible women and are making our experiences as disabled people better because of that so thank you ☺️.
I had a freak surgical reaction, I got bacterial meningitis post-spinal fusion. I went from a fairly normal teen to a complete life change that triggered dormant chronic illnesses. This positive perspective is so beautiful and life can change so much in just a few moments.
Watch every video from you for a few years now and this one is definitely my favorite! What an amazing person and journey. Thank you for sharing all these life lessons ❤
So much of what was said in this video resonates with me as a deaf person. I'm glad Marta's family was super supportive of her. When I had a health scare that caused me to go downhill rapidly and couldn't walk without needing a cane for very short distances, or a thrift store wheelchair for almost everything, I didn't get the best support from my family. For 6 months of going doctor to doctor trying to find out what was wrong with me and being in excruciating pain in my lower left back that affected the rest of my body (chronic fatigue, massive brain fog where I would step into a room and had no clue where I was or what I was doing, etc.), I had to fight for my needs. My dad was the worst. I already don't have the best relationship with him. He kept comparing my pain to his bone spur pain in his back years ago. He kept going on about how he kept walking and he kept going, and his doctor told him to keep walking and his pain would get better from walking until he had his surgery, etc. He acted like I was being dramatic and flipped his lid when he found out I was using a wheelchair. When I came down to visit, he refused to let me use a wheelchair. The family is going to the store or somewhere to hang out, "Hey dad, can you help me load my wheelchair in the car?" His response, "Well, I guess you're not going then!" It taught me to never rely on him should I ever become more disabled or ill. I didn't really hear too much from the rest of my family. My mom was the only one who gave me support, but she had her doubts. She would question from time to time about my condition and wanted me out of the wheelchair and walking. But she was there for my surgery that finally gave me the answers I needed. I am still on the road to recovery, but I am walking again. Still can't stand for too long and still no heavy lifting or strenuous activities. I did start having some problems again, so I'm currently waiting on my doctor for answers again.
I can't wait for all of you to see part two of my interview with Marta later this week. Her and her story are truly incredible and you won't believe where she's at in life today!
Hey Molly, does Marta have any vision left at all? Is it zero vision?
Thank you for bringing more light to this! I feel like people don’t realize that becoming blind can also come out of no where as a result of an accident. My boyfriend became blind at 21 due to a horrible car accident.
Link to her TH-cam?
@@MyBonita08 she has no vision at all.
I love that you’re bringing awareness to the fact people can become disabled at any point in life. I think people forget people aren’t just born disabled but often times become disabled later in life. So great to hear her share her story. Her tattoo is so beautiful also!
Exactly! 78% of people become disabled
The majority of disabilities are acquired during life.
@@CherryJuli As a child, I was in hospital after falling over the handlebars of a bike. My siblings would come visit me outside my (ground floor) window, and one day, they were talking but I couldn't hear them, so I said,
"don't whisper!", which were my first words as a Deaf person.
Not taking anything for granted and being grateful for what you have is important in life.
I had a stroke at 22, and that turned me into disable, hearing all the time "oooooh so young! Sorryyyy" Aaargh. That happens at any âge people, pediatric stokes too. So yes, I'm disable since then, and it's eyes opening on how some people could be mean (I don't talk about this sentence) Peace out!
I am really touched by Marta's story, because it's similar to my mom's for certain aspects. Me and my family had a little car accident when I was 18 months old, and the airbag of the car (due to a production defect) exploded in my mom's face. She instantly lost the totality of her vision, in just a second. She never regained vision, despite multiple surgeries. She certainly had extremely difficult moments (22 years ago there was very poor awareness and technology for the blind), she had to quit her job (she was a doctor) and had 2 little kids.
But thanks to her unique experience as a blind person and a doctor, she was able to project a rehabilitative program to help and support many many blind people to regain autonomy in their lives and she was able to be the best mom possible.
I'm so proud of her and I feel extremely lucky to have grown in a reality where disability is normal and where the essential is invisible to the eyes
The Takata airbags scandal, I remember this. It eventually led to one of the worst product recall in the automobile industry. A result of greedy businesses valuing profit over safety.
@@cfromnowhere exactly... Many years after our accident we found out that it was a large scale production defect and not an isolated case...
She sounds like an amazing person!!
@@lauragentile2993did you guys ever get any compensation??
You should write a book on your mom btw! Very interesting story 😃
Hope you're all doing well now
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Stop, she’s so sweet! When she had to reassure her eye that she still loved it after she called it her “worst one” 😭💛
Same! :D I have never seen anything like this and it almost made me cry how much she truly loves her body, that kind of selflove for what should be your best friend, because it keeps you alive, with all it's parts and details, is just so mindblowing and touching to me!
I always talk to my hip joints that way. It's not their fault they aren't quite the right shape or size but they are genuinely trying their best. They are still supporting me every day and are still in good shape for how they are (incorrectly) formed. Positive affirmations for my joints every day they have done everything they could for me so far.
I have ME/CFS and it would be easy to blame my body for not working right but I chose to see it as my body doing the best it can even though it doesn't function the way most people's bodies do.
I came here to say this!!! I loved that moment beyond words.
I once read an essay by a blind college student who said the reason she covered her eyes wasn’t embarrassment, but just fatigue. If you go through your day and virtually everyone you interact with is uncomfortable with you, it’s exhausting. It’s just tension, tension, tension. So I guess probably every blind person has to do what they can live with.
The exhaustion is something so many disabled people deal with. It is truly exhausting trying to make other people comfortable with your disabilities.
Even if everyone was really positive but just curious, I can imagine it would still get very exhausting - especially if it was due to an accident. Some days you might just want to get coffee without rehashing one of the most traumatizing events of your life for strangers
I fell as a child and was blind for a few hours. I often wonder how my life would be different if I hadn't regained my sight. Thank you for sharing your stories!
Marta "kissing" her eye after "insulting" it was the cutest thing ever! Love the way she loves herself. Such a cool person!
As a totally blind woman, I find this video refreshing and powerful, and it's honesty and openness. Thank you. 1:25
I love that quote: “if you’re uncomfortable you can unlearn your ableism”. So true, with any prejudice. You can change that, I can’t change myself ❤
I'm a visually impaired soap maker. Lye is SO SCARY. You can do scrutiny right, but accidents can still happen. Thank you so much for sharing your story!
Using lye was treated *so* casually on "The Beverly Hillbillies"! I won't be able to watch it the same way again.
i was wondering what ingredient was so dangerous to cause such severe injuries. thats so scary
Yeah if I had to guess, she was hot processing her soap, and it overheated and volcanoes.
@@KisDraga
Everyone knows that low pH (acids) can be dangerous, but high pH (e.g. lye) actually tends to be more dangerous.
I was inspired to get into soaps and I made a bunch for Easter presents this year!
I didn’t have enough time to go through the process from scratch but hearing about all the safety things you need for lye and how it’s toxic so I went the melt and pour method which you still have to be careful with so you don’t burn yourself!
Lye does sound so scary!
Thank you both for making me feel loved and needed. I’m a 47 year old female with Early Onset Alzheimer’s.
Everybody but my husband has abandoned me. Because it’s not cancer nobody gives to my cause or cares I’m dying.
I love your channel. I love the raw honesty and beauty. Thank you
Your comment really hit me. I am so sorry this is happening to you and that some of the people in your life haven't been there you, I'm so glad you have your husband by your side. I am sending you love and good wishes ❤
Wishing all the best to you! ❤️🥹
I am sorry that the others abandoned you. My Granny has Demenzia and it makes me sad to see ppl abandon their friends and families bc they dont want to think about such diseases or deal with it ._. I wish you lots of love and send you even more (sadly only) virtual hugs!
You are so worth all the love and energy from the people around you. I hope you attracted new people into your life who make you feel wanted and valued.
I cared about alzeimers and donated to it long before my dog had alzwimers, it's no fun watching people or animals go through that, it not funny and don't worry there are people who are fighting for a cure, processes cheeses and turkey is the number one cause for alzeimers diet wise so eat less of that and more food that promote myelin sheath growth
I literally just sent this to a soap maker I follow. She has done great safety videos, and I told her this would be a great video to link to. Marta had such a joyful attitude that it's contagious!
Royalty soaps? Because if you did I don't have to ;)
I'm slowly going blind. My vision just is getting worse and worse. it's been a huge fear of mine for years. Thank you both for being shining, positive lights. Thank you Molly for introducing me as well as so many to Marta!
Watching Molly has made me feel that if I lost my sight I would be OK. I notice how many things I do without looking. How I sense the things around me even in the pitch dark. I hope you are able to keep your spirits up!
Hey, I'm losing my sight too! No doctor seems to know what is going on with me, so we haven't been able to do much about my eyes. I'm quite young and it is scary, but I believe I can get through this. *We* can get through this. You are not alone! Life is great regardless of how we are able to sense it. I'm thankfull for all that I've been able to experience so far, but we'll learn to experience the world in a new way and it will be fun!
@@arianeq9414 What an amazing attitude! I hope that you are able to remain optimistic and that your sight loss is limited. Watching Molly has made me feel that blindness is much less tragic than I once thought.
22:00 "Live in a delusional world where you can do things that people say you can't. "
I love this statement! I also live it. I've had cerebral palsy my whole life. I had a childhood dream to ride a motorcycle, I was told Don't get your hopes up, you won't be able to do that. " guess what? I do! I guess I was delusional enough to do whatever it takes. God bless you ladies! Very encouraging interview.
This is amazing 🤩 similar happened to me. I suddenly fainted and in collapsing I broke my neck. This impinged my spinal chord. I never walked again. So I woke up in hospital 2- days later and being told I was paralyzed. I was 53-yrs old - my twin sons were 14. But my husband stayed and supported me - our love ❤️ grew stronger. My mother and both brothers rejected me as being damaged goods … but I have learned to accept it. Life is still beautiful despite my challenges. I am now almost 66-years and doing fine health wise despite everything. I find your story very inspiring - both of you girls are amazing ❤ love to you both from Toronto 🇨🇦 💕💕
Man, as a soapmaker these last 8 years, this hit close to home. Martha, I can't imagine what you had to go through, but it's amazing to see your growth and healthy attitude!
Ana a reminder for my soap making friends: always use protective gear when working with lye! Gloves, long sleeves, mask, eye protection. Take care of yourself and enjoy this wonderful craft!
I just had to pop down here in the comments and say WOW does this woman marta have such powerful energy. Its hard to see and feel someone's energy through a screen but wow she definitely is one of those people whos energy radiates off of her and through the screen. And her positivity is just unreal, her going through this extremely traumatic event and losing her sight is fairly new to her and yet here she is so positive already. Molly is the perfect person to interview Marta because she is the same exact way. Both very very powerful positive people. Great interview Molly.
Around the 13:00 mark, you said whether someone slowly goes blind or it happens suddenly, and it made me think about my own disability and how those two things you said aren’t necessarily the only two options when it comes to going blind. I have MS and when I experience a relapse, a multitude of things can happen but one of those is sudden blindness. When I was a teenager, I woke up entirely blind in my left eye and this has happened a couple of different times since. After a couple weeks as my body recovered, the vision returned but the thing is, I can wake up blind any day, anytime, and one day, it might not return. The feeling of constant impending doom and uncertainty and unknown is hard in itself because it so easily could be tomorrow but I won’t know when it’s coming until it happens but I KNOW it could be coming. Our experience is so very different yet so similar and thinking about that just struck a cord and I wanted to share. Love you, Molly❤
That is so unsettling and I'd be uncomfortable living with that uncertainity too. I once had a horrific migraine that lasted three days and it inflamed my right optic nerve causing blindness in that eye. It took about a month for my vision to return but I wasn't sure it would. The doctor said it may never happen again but it could. I had begun planning for it not to when it began to come back. These young ladies don't know all the possibilities because their experiences are limited, but with stories like yours they learn. MS is such a strange neurologic disease they are still learning about and hopefully they will know a lot more very soon. Stay well.
My grandmother woke up one day with one eye completely blind, the retina detached and it never came back. She had to deal with sudden blindness and depth perception issues at like age 82
It's amazing how expressive her eyes still are. I found myself making direct eye contact just because her whole face was animated and drawing me in.
YOU'RE GOING TO LEAVE US ON A CLIFFHANGER LIKE THAT MOLLY?! Now that's just rude.😂 I can't wait for part two! I shed a few tears during this part already, Marta is such a great person!
I can’t believe how positive she is I’m sure that was absolutely traumatizing but she has such a positive attitude about it and she seems so down to earth
I haven’t had any upper teeth for nearly two years and her outlook on life really helped me. Thank you for this one Molly!❤
Was wondering if you can get dentures? Your beautiful regardless!
She is so lucky to have a supportive husband! A lot of people won’t want to hear this but statistically speaking for heterosexual couples, a lot of husbands leave their wives the second things become difficult health wise. Cancer diagnosis, chronic illness, a sudden disability… Women tend to stick around for their husbands and a lot of men don’t (yes I know not all men!). The doctor was right when she said this will make or break you. I’m glad it made them and that they are still together. 😊
(Edit: I wrote my comment before Molly said it as I was watching the video! So it’s true).
This isn’t a heterosexual thing, lots of couples break up after serious adversity in their lives, but men have an especially difficult time dealing with being caregivers for many reasons and often leave the relationship. It would help to have more in-home caregiver support and support groups for caregivers as well as better financial assistance for working spouses who need to care for their partner or children.
Even friends leave you when you start having health problems, speaking from personal experience. You really learn a lot about people.
@@zuzuspetals9281 it is not exclusive to heterosexual couples of course but it is pretty well known that in a heterosexual couple, the husband is typically the one to throw in the towel on a relationship and to move on the second things get hard. I don’t know the statistics for same sex couples which is why I didn’t include them but didn’t mean to exclude them. But a spouse leaving another spouse definitely happens in same sex couples too. It’s not as widely talked about. And as Marta has a husband, that is why I referred specifically to heterosexual couples.
@@zuzuspetals9281 unfortunately its a very MALE thing, statistically that they leave their female partners. Its very sad and disheartening
That’s so sad considering women aren’t normally the ones to work (if the husband makes enough) so the woman would have to change her life drastically but the man is already working so he just has to hire a caregiver in the beginning. That’s just too much work for men though of course🫠
I’m struggling with severe depression and anxiety, and I honestly really needed to hear this conversation. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️
It's not easy and can last months, sometimes years. Mine is chronic and I've had several episodes that reoccur years apart. Most are triggered by extreme personal life adversity. I want you to know it does get better and each time I'm more aware that it's coming, the cause, and how to shorten the duration as well as what I can do to recover. It's been the help of believing that God does have a plan for my life and in His promises, immersing myself in positive things like these kind of videos, finding a way to use my experiences in a positive way to help others, and learning how to let go of the negative people who have caused the stress in my life that I've been able to recover. Keep moving forward no matter how hard it is to sludge through the deep, dark, endless, difficult, moments of time when you think there's no end. Don't give in, keep moving, because there is an opening with more light and you will help others eventually. And know there are others of those out here surviving one day, one moment at a time with you. You can do this.
I hate driving so much it stresses me out but when I get overwhelmed with the highway or something I think of Molly and how the fact I can drive is a gift.
Marta’s story is absolutely awe-inspiring, she’s a beautiful human being ❤
Also we talk about how great of an interviewer Molly is? Making a guest shine by gently leading a conversation and giving insightful comments. Thank you for your amazing job, Molly!
My sister was diagnosed at 23 and lost 70% of her vision in 1 year. She was devastated and it’s been a crazy adjustment for her and our family.
I appreciate that Molly said "ok, the negative is there but I'm going to look for the positive" without suggesting that the negative be ignored or suppressed because it's still part of things.
I am a sighted person (not perfect vision, but not blind). Watching Molly's channel and especially this sharing from Marta gives me so much inspiration that there's so much life has to offer.
Thanks Molly and Marta for this video. When I was born they thought I was blind but my vision gradually improved. Every year doctors told me my vision peaked but it kept improving. In high school (2012) I did reach my actual peak which had my vision almost "normal". I got used to my vision being how it was and then last year it started deteriorating. The doctors don't know what's going on. CNIB has been amazing but they can only do so much. Seeing how well Marta has adjusted has me feeling confident that I'll be able to adjust to my vision whatever happens to it.
I love these interview videos! Marta seems like an amazing and joyful person.
It's lovely that Marta and David are taking the journey together.
No, I want part 2 now! Martha is super inspiring. I'm going to share this story with my friend who makes soap for a hobby. I didn't know it could be so dangerous.
Some years ago my father was terminally ill and we were looking after him at home. Although difficult at times, he wanted to be outside as much as possible. Although we were close before we really bonded while walking and eventually me pushing him in a wheelchair. During that time my senses became more aware. Colour was more vibrant, I became aware of everyday sounds, even smells were more distinctive. Though knowing we were losing him was so painful it was also an amazing gift. Just another gift my father was able to give me.
12:01 yesss. As a disabled person myself and unable to stand, sit or walk for longer than a few minutes without severe debilitating pain I wish for people to appreciate their ability to walk, to run, to be able to work, etc. I’m crying because I resonate with this and I know the emotional pain that comes with becoming disabled in your early 20s. Mine started at 19 but became a disability at 20 and now I’m 29.
Can I ask what happened? If it's too personal I understand
Another quality example of why your content really matters, Molly. You’ve taught a lot to this sighted man.
I'm glad you are educating people about the fact someone can be disabled in an instant. Marta's journey is incredible, she is an incredible person. Your attitude is a choice.
Marta’s comment about being disrespectful to our bodies by not loving them really resonated with me. I gained a large amount of weight following a bereavement and then all the lockdowns due to covid and was so harsh to myself for so long. I recently had my gallbladder removed and am in awe of how my body has recovered, I am so grateful and will never take it for granted again xx
There is a history of macular degeneration in my family, as well as hearing loss. Two of my grandmother's siblings ended their lives blind; the sister experienced very significant hearing loss, as well. She would still make dinner for guests who visited--kept ALL food in the fridge where the bright light made it possible for her to identify the containers.
Thank you (and your guests) for showing people that you may end your life disabled, but that being disabled doesn't end your life. ❤
My great grandma had macular degeneration ❤
She's so charming! All the jokes and the smiling and laughing, she's lovely
God bless you, Marta and Molly. You are both great inspirations. I lost my vision practically overnight due to an allergic reaction from a prescribed drug. Over time, and some very specialized treatment at Baylor Med in Houston and BostonSight, I was able to regain some of the vision in my right eye. I am still legally blind, but I am so thankful for the little that I have. Some day, I might lose it but watching ladies like you shows me that it will be OK. 💜
Oh wow how scary! Would you mind sharing what med caused this?
Lamotrigine. It can happen from any medication, even over the counter. It's very rare, though so don't worry. The reaction might take days or weeks after starting the med. Google Stevens-Johnson Syndrome for more info and awareness. It's very good info just in case you or anyone you know has symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere. You will save precious time by telling the ER to check for SJS.
Not "will be" OK.....you *are* OK! ❤
@@lggusa no way. Docs almost prescribed that for me. They warned that there is a deadly rash that can occur in some cases. Did you get the rash too?
@@lggusa did you react from the first dose or later on after taking it for awhile?
I love this story not because if the awfulness you went through but because of the warrior spirit this girl has.
What an incredible interview. I feel such positivity from this story and the both of you! I feel ashamed at how I have been handling myself after some relatively mild hardships. Marta has taught me how to cherish my body and what it provides for me. I love that she never thinks back to how it happened because that belongs in the past, it cannot be changed so there’s no point in reliving that trauma over and over again.
So much wisdom from such young ladies ❤
Marta really has radiant energy ✨
originally i was going to put this on and listen while doing something else, but as soon as you both started talking i was instantly captivated and sat my butt down to watch the entire thing, no distractions (which is hard because i have adhd lol). i’m amazed by her story, but what’s more amazing is the pure positivity and gratitude she RADIATES through the screen. it’s so very true that we all have our bad days, and i always hate to compare one persons bad days to another because ALL of our struggles and hard times are 100% valid, no matter what they are, or how “little” they may seem comparatively. i’ve struggled with depression for many years, sometimes for specific reasons and sometimes for no reason other than my brain deciding to be mean to me that day. but this video has shown me and reminded me that there’s absolutely ALWAYS something to be grateful for and thankful for. i’m not blind or struggle with any sight related issues, but i think one thing that every single person watching can take away from this video is that there’s ALWAYS good and light in the bad and dark. when marta said “whenever i’m facing a negative situation, and my first thought is to be negative, my second thought is to be positive” that HIT me. i often get swallowed in my negative thoughts and let them consume me. sometimes it’s impossible to stop that first negative thought from occurring, but we can ALL train our brains to form those positive second thoughts. thank you to you both for putting out this video and being so vulnerable, and thank you for reminding me personally that positivity and gratitude is always reachable and within oneself. you’re not only helping the blind and disabled community, but also people who aren’t in that community and may struggle with other things such as depression and anxiety. you are both so beautiful inside and out. sending SO much love 🤍
I’m from Spain and been following Marta’s story from the beginning,so i’m very happy you invited her to your channel
Molly and Marta, two incredibly beautiful souls sitting on a bed together offering words of hope, wisdom and inspiration to every single person who is fortunate enough to watch and/or listen to this incredible video. Thank you both for being so brave, so strong, and for being such blessings to this world! Love, love, love your positive energy! Keep dreaming BIG!!! 💖💓💕💘Love you both!!!
Molly, I don't know if you'll hear this comment, but your videos are really helpful for me. My vision is currently at 20/70 and going fast. It's been hard slowly losing my sight since I was 7 years old and I have to get a white cane as of right now as an adult. Hearing stories like this, for people who have experienced going blind either suddenly or slowly is what keeps me hopeful. Thank you for having and growing a channel where you share all sides of the experiences you've had. You keep a lot of us going strong even when life is kind of an asshole. All the love, Molly!
wow. thank you both from showing us the tenacity of the human spirit. You both exude such grace and it is truly awe-inspiring.
Soap scares me and always has! Working with lye is just something else. Her story is so important and why we need to be careful. Thank you Marta for sharing your story! 💖💖💖
Marta is so well spoken. I enjoyed hearing her experience and her positive outlook on life.
I know it's been said, but I'm going to scream it to the heavens, Marta is incredible! Heck, even her husband sounds wonderful! There is always something so inspiring when you come across someone so incredibly positive; just a giant beam of light. And while her story is completely tragic and it breaks my heart, I'm so glad that we got to meet her and learn more about her!
Ugh I can’t wait for part two! I’ve enjoyed all of the content you’ve been making with other disabled creators, I’ve learned so much as a sighted person and appreciate you being willing to share your stories!
Heart warming interview. Ty Molly for letting us get to know Marta. I am looking forward to listening to part 2. Marta you are so engaging and so natural, I love how you convey your energy with your hands while you talk. Thank you for sharing your story.
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This is crazy to me because I’m watching this in Seattle. I’ve been a fan of Molly for years now, and this story really drives home the fact that this could happen to anyone. I do all kinds of crafty stuff, and physical stuff, there are moments, memories that almost take my breath when I think of the danger I put myself in, or put my kids in. I’m thinking specifically of a hiking trip during which my children and I were hopping rocks across a fast moving stream…I think it’s kind of miraculous that any of us survive from one year to the next. ❤ Every your time, be kind. Fight Evil.❤
Why are you putting yourself or your kids in danger? You can still hop on rocks while hiking but does it have to be over a fast moving stream? If it has to be, did you have a rope tied to the shore that's attached to everyone?
I am always so glad that you keep saying that no matter who you are, you could become disabled at any point. That's what happened to me and it really is devastating! I worked in events, loving life, travelling to different places to work etc. and out of no where im now disabled and unable to do any of that, pretty much house bound unless I have someone who can take me out. People say that dancers experience a death when they can no longer dance, and that's exactly how I would describe it. I experienced the death of my life as I knew it and who I was. I don't think I have found myself again yet, but hopefully I might in the future.
I genuinely respect Marta so so much because she has been so optimistic given everything that happened and honestly that's so so amazing.
Thank you Molly for allowing Marta to share her story on your channel with all of us.💗 Most people take their health for granted and don’t realize that anyone can become disabled in a split second at any moment throughout their lives.
Okay so this was amazing. I am so glad to hear from Marta. But Molly that was one hell of a cliffhanger you just left us with. I'm a mix between being frustrated and giving you props for that cut. Well played.
I would definitely love to hear more tips on helping someone who has lost their sight. Like pushing the chairs in, keep the doors all the way open, those things
Marta, your perspective on life is so beautiful. I’m not blind but I have several mental illnesses that limit my life severely, and hearing what you said about it not being my problem about others accepting me and my appearance, and not disrespecting my body etc really helped to hear. I think because I can tell you really mean it and that’s rare to find.
Loved hearing your story and thank you Molly for doing this interview, can’t wait for part 2 ❤
Not sure why this showed up on my feed, but maybe God thought I needed it. I am sighted, but have other medical issues. But listening to both of you was incredibly moving and truly inspirational. Thank you to Marta for sharing her story. Sending you both blessings and much love from Texas, USA.
Thank you so much for this. After I became disabled I started staying in the house more and more until now I have become terrified to leave my house because of the things people say about me or to me. You made me feel seen and heard. Thank you❤
MOLLY!!!! CLIFF HANGER?! NOOOO!!!!I'll be back for part 2 for sure❤ much love and thank you for using your platform the way you do. Marta is amazing , resilient and I cannot wait to hear part 2
What a beautiful human inside and out. Literally stunning!
I am just wowwwed by you both! Thank you for reminding me how absolutely pathetic I am for my ungrateful spirit many times. I am ashamed of myself. I am choosing to be different right now today. You have showed me the way to feeling joy is to choose that for yourself. It is truly a choice. Things could always be worse. God Bless you both! ❤
Thank you for everything you do, educating us, and also bringing some levity to serious subjects. Life can change in the blink of an eye, it happened to me. A traumatic car accident and a broken neck, I started rescuing special needs and seniors after that, which became my passion, but EVERYTHING changes! There are blessings, but I am still trying to adapt. Thank you for showing me that I am not alone alone and there is happiness in life❤
When my children were born I always visualized my babies coming into this world with an empty suitcase and my job as a mom was to help them accumulate all the tools they will need to navigate their world. Then one day they would close the lid and set off on their own journey.
It was just interesting that you would describe your "backpack" of life tools that way also. 🥰
Wow. This story was so beautiful, and Marta is an absolute inspiration. This put such a crazy perspective into my own life. You two are both so inspiring!
Marta is so SO cute. Her voice is my favorite type of voices to hear, the way she expresses herself is also cute ❤ she’s wholesome overall. Kudos to you, gorgeous lady. You’re my inspiration and happiness dose😊
And not to mention Molly you ofc look adorable, and you both really were meant to be friends cause this wholesome 🌺❤️
This is a great video. I’m not blind but I am disabled and I resonated with this a lot.
I remember when I became disabled telling my family “this doesn’t have to be devastating”. Of course it sucks and you’re allowed to feel down about your body changing but your world doesn’t end. You can view the world in a different way with mobility aids or sensory aids or assistive technology.
You can accept the change and keep going. I’m so glad to see some disabled people talking about this. Happiness and disability can happen at the same time.
Thank both of you beautiful positive ladies. I do not have your struggles, but being a 55 year old woman who has 3 chronic disabling illnesses I have my own. I strive to be the embodiment of your positivity. My Multiple Sclerosis does cause me to have issues with my sight, not at all anything like yours, but I do have times where my vision is not norma I see things like in triplicate, but not horizontally mine is stacked vertically, Life is a mountain and we all have to climb our mountains. Thank you for putting your positivity in dark times out there for all of us to remember.
This was probably my most favorite interview you’ve had on your channel Molly! I loved the positive vibes and the hope that y’all held on to. It’s what keeps me going as a legally deaf/blind person woman. I CAN do things…just differently. Joy CAN be found in our journey. 😍
As someone who is currently recovering from being bit on the face by a dog I was pet sitting and had to have 2 hours of reconstructive surgery on my eyelids/nose, you can lose your sight or become disabled at any point. Thankfully, I’m lucky and didn’t lose my sight, but the dog very easily could have gotten my eyes. It’s not a matter of “if” you become disabled, it’s a matter of “when.” It could be from an accident, illness, or old age, but you never know what will happen
Edit to add- I am disabled, I have a bunch of health issues, and now I have a bunch of trauma after this accident. I’m still a pet sitter, and I still love animals more than myself, and the dog who bit me is okay. He’s working through his anxiety. My motto in life is “if you aren’t laughing, you’re crying.”
What a wonderful attitude Marta has. She is a lovely person inside and out.
Can't wait for the other part to this!
I'm gonna be honest. The moment I saw her eyes, I thought: 'Wow, those eyes are scarred,' and my first instinct called it 'ugly.'
But the longer I watched the video, the more I got used to it and after a good 10 minutes it didn't bother me at all.
Marta you're so strong and inspiring! Thank you for your world view.
I am sighted and looked for her eyes at the start of the film. I was very happy to see them and glad they weren't permanently closed (I didn't know sewing shut was an option she was given). There is truth to the eyes being windows to the soul, and I would have felt like there was less connection or expression if she couldn't "look" around and move her eyes while speaking. The cloudy look of her eye just helps inform me that she is blind. I'd never guess Molly was blind by looking at her.
**edited to add that I really interpreted Marta's eyes incorrectly and was surprised and pleased by part 2 of the video! Thank you Molly and Marta for sharing ❤️
@@Kitskacat
Sighted? We don't need to invent words for normal
Oh good, I'm glad someone replied. I lost this comment and was trying to find it. I watched the second half and realized my error in assuming she is still blind.
Being sighted is a normal word, and since many of Molly Burke's followers are blind, it makes sense to specify how I was approaching her video.
I nearly lost my sight about 6-7 years ago. My corneas were both severely damaged by an oxygen mask while I was in the ICU. I have a lot of medical challenges and have been in the hospital numerous times. I’ve come close to death more than once and I’ve had a number of moments in my life where I wish I did just die. While I still have sight, it’s not like it used to be. I have to say, I admire you. Your positivity is so inspiring to me and I’m sure that many people can relate. I love your channel.❤
I saw the video of Marta giving her book to the queen! Molly thank you so much for your continued effort on educating abled people. I have learned so much through the years.. you are the best!
When Molly talked about she had the easiest part about going blind hit me so deep, because it makes me think about my dad that was next to me in bed and started crying and telling me that he wished it was him that has to suffer all the pain I was going through, that's why I work really hard every day to enjoy life and be happy even though I suffer from chronic pain 💖💖💖
Molly! You are such an inspiration! Much love Megan and multi purpose Service dog Snow!
I'll think of this whenever I see warnings on bottles of chemicals.
I'm so glad you're interviewing Marta, what a joy to watch you two together! I followed her immediately 😀
Molly this video is so uplifting. I can't wait to hear the rest of Marta's story.
What happened to Marta is tragic and I’m really glad that she could rebound and keep such a positive mindset through life. What I don’t understand is why the protection glasses didn’t protect her.
Possibly they were open type glasses instead of sealed goggles? Think impact glasses for sports, not lab goggles. So when it erupted, it went around the glasses. Only a guess though
@@minervamaga She mentioned her mom was a chemist (or chemistry teacher?) though, so surely she has access or knowledge of lab goggles? Of course, it's entirely possible she underestimated the ingredients she was working with and didn't go with ANSI-approved safety equipment. Or maybe the explosion was so bad it broke through lab goggles anyway, like airbags that can protect your life but can't protect from injury.
One thing I've noticed is most injuries like this include a secondary vision correction device like contacts or glasses exploding.
@@digitalization Which is why getting prescription safety goggles is important if you use vision corrections (unless you are using special contacts like ortho-k that are worn only when you sleep).
@@digitalization most lab glasses are like normal glasses vs goggles, and then if its not properly used it still leaves spaces in between the skin and the goggles
They were likely not goggles.
This is such an inspiring story-I never really thought about having an accident like that changing your life in such a drastic way. I’m glad she had support and can’t wait to see what she does from here on out! Does she have a YT channel? Please do more of this type of content Molly!
Molly, I have been following your videos for about one year. They are informative, funny, and even sad at times. This video with Marta has really been, in my opinion, one of the best.
Thank You Molly for interviewing Marta! Her story is very uplifting and inspiring!
Audience can't fathom how she could possibly see any beauty in anything, yet wishes her all the best anyway. Cheers!
Having a positive attitude after a devastating injury like Marta did is a major step in a successful recovery. It makes one stronger, have a healthier and faster healing from the injury, and adjust far better to their new life with better coping skills. It also makes the changes far better for the people in their lives who become caregivers and assistants when they are generally positive in their outlook about their future.
My mom had an accident falling in 2002 at the age of 71 affecting her C 3,4,5 verterbra causing an incomplete break. She immediately knew she was paralyzed from the neck down as soon as she landed on the floor and couldn't move and had trouble breathing. For the next 14 years she was depressed, unhappy, angry, and wished that she had died that night. She was never the positive, loving, kind, generous person she had been before her accident. She never adjusted to her body that "felt like being encased in concrete". She hated being dependent on others, hated how she looked, hated her loss of independence, hated being fed and toileted and having someone else blow her nose. She hated being disabled, not being able to get up to get herself a drink of water, not being able to pull up her blanket. She hated that she couldn't kill herself while at the same time was deathly afraid of dying if there was a house fire or car accident and she couldn't get out.
Not everyone with a disability sees the positive in it. Some people don't find that continuing to live is an asset. It's really very hard on family to work to help them find something to see as good enough to be alive for when they only feel they've lost everything they care about, and it hurts to feel you aren't enough for them to want to continue to be happy living for. But sometimes the loss of your body, your hearing, your sight, or the pain you have to endure every day is too much year after year to overcome by the celebration of life. And that must be ok, too. We can't know how difficult it is for them. Be kind, listen to them, let them know they are loved, accept their view.
My goodness Molly & Marta! What beautiful energy you have together. I’m struggling to find words that do enough justice to this video and the incredible amount of strength, courage, vulnerability and more you both have. I too am disabled after a cascade of events but I try and see the positives like both of you do. A friend of mine taught me a few years ago when this was new to me to stop immediately when I catch my brain going anywhere that’s negative and say 5 things I am grateful for. It really helps.
I am wholly and completely inspired by you both and cannot wait for part 2!
Thank you so much for making such an important video and speaking so naturally to all of us - whether blind or sighted, able bodied or disabled - everyone can learn from you both. With love and respect from an Australian follower of you both 💞
Loved this video. You are both great speakers and a delight to listen to.
Extraordinary. Thank you. I am very disabled by a different and invisible illness, sudden onset age 38. 0ver nine years of begging to get any diagnosis, and then still no specialist care 24 years later.I think I cope really well, better than many, but I am not thriving. We all learn from each other and share this strength under extraordinary conditions.
Molly this is amazing! I hope you keep up this little casual series of interviewing others- it’s so insightful and you’re a brilliant interviewer. 🥰
An incredible part 1 and I can’t wait for part 2. You are both incredible women and are making our experiences as disabled people better because of that so thank you ☺️.
I had a freak surgical reaction, I got bacterial meningitis post-spinal fusion. I went from a fairly normal teen to a complete life change that triggered dormant chronic illnesses. This positive perspective is so beautiful and life can change so much in just a few moments.
Watch every video from you for a few years now and this one is definitely my favorite! What an amazing person and journey. Thank you for sharing all these life lessons ❤
So much of what was said in this video resonates with me as a deaf person. I'm glad Marta's family was super supportive of her. When I had a health scare that caused me to go downhill rapidly and couldn't walk without needing a cane for very short distances, or a thrift store wheelchair for almost everything, I didn't get the best support from my family. For 6 months of going doctor to doctor trying to find out what was wrong with me and being in excruciating pain in my lower left back that affected the rest of my body (chronic fatigue, massive brain fog where I would step into a room and had no clue where I was or what I was doing, etc.), I had to fight for my needs.
My dad was the worst. I already don't have the best relationship with him. He kept comparing my pain to his bone spur pain in his back years ago. He kept going on about how he kept walking and he kept going, and his doctor told him to keep walking and his pain would get better from walking until he had his surgery, etc. He acted like I was being dramatic and flipped his lid when he found out I was using a wheelchair. When I came down to visit, he refused to let me use a wheelchair. The family is going to the store or somewhere to hang out, "Hey dad, can you help me load my wheelchair in the car?" His response, "Well, I guess you're not going then!" It taught me to never rely on him should I ever become more disabled or ill.
I didn't really hear too much from the rest of my family. My mom was the only one who gave me support, but she had her doubts. She would question from time to time about my condition and wanted me out of the wheelchair and walking. But she was there for my surgery that finally gave me the answers I needed. I am still on the road to recovery, but I am walking again. Still can't stand for too long and still no heavy lifting or strenuous activities. I did start having some problems again, so I'm currently waiting on my doctor for answers again.
Thank you for helping to share this story. Her positivity and her family's support is very inspiring.
Oh wow. Thank you so much for doing this video. I love Marta's story. You two are just great human beings. ❤️
What a beautiful human inside and out. Can’t wait for part two
I've never seen this channel before but I have to say they both seem like they have such beautiful souls and I hope they know that because its rare.