Those of us who are blind have just as much potential as those who are sighted, we jus require different skills to tap into that potential. I am beyond blessed to have had so much support along my journey to tap into mine and I truly hope I can help others tap into theirs. :) Please know that I am not making this video to PROVE the legitimacy of my blindness to those who doubt - I don't feel the need to prove my disability to anyone. I simply use their comments as a guide to know what misconceptions may be out there, misunderstandings exist, etc. Those comments help me understand what you want to know and other topics and ways I can educate the sighted population on the blind community. :) I use and NEED the skills I spoke about on a daily basis to get by and that's why they are as good as they are. Please continue to let me know what you're curious about and what you'd like to hear more about or learn about and I will continue to do my best to help educate from my perspective!
Molly Burke I'm not trying to be rude at all but cause ur blind what do u see do u see stuff really blurry or is it just plan black? Once again not trying to be rude I love ur vids and I've always just wonderd anyway thanks bye☺️
Hey Molly, what's the longest someone has gone without realizing you were blind? I suppose people realize faster in real life but I bet you could make several video's without people realizing. I of course believe you're blind
Molly Burke some really don't understand how much abilities our minds have. It's kind of like braking an arm or leg just because it's broke doesn't mean u can't write or go anywhere. There's always a way.
it's like when you don't turn on the light when you go on the toilette in the middle of the night you just know where to go and where all the doors are in your own house...
there's something that's so strikingly beautiful about you. the combination of your dark hair, those bangs, and your eye makeup is so lovely. this video was also super informative and helpful. keep up the good work :)
I've no idea why this came up as a recommended video but I'm so glad I stayed up 'til 3.30 to watch it. You have opened *my* eyes to blindness. It was a refreshing watch, full of positivity, helped give me gain a little more understanding into something I've had very little experience with and I sincerely thank you for it.
No point in getting upset! I'm here to educate. I don't take things too personally - just use their comments to know what the sighted world needs to learn more about. :)
I am not blind or disabled but you are still such an inspiration in how to be an incredible strong brave person. Sending so much love, you are doing fantastic work and really educating people, myself included.
I love your videos. They help me feel like my impending blindness is going to be manageable. I have RP due to a mutation on the CNGB1 allele. I'm 30 and recently diagnosed. The 23 year comment hit hard. I'm gunna suck at being blind. Oh well, I'm not terminally ill, so imna call this pitty-party to a close and go do something. Thanks for the video, Molly! I do really love all your videos. They are tremendously reassuring.
I'm so glad you find my videos helpful! Trust me, you won't suck at being blind! haha With RP the progression of vision loss is so slow you'll have so much time to adjust. Once you throw yourself into the blind community you'll have other blind friends to help teach you and professionals to guide you through the transition as well. It's scary, of course.. anything unknown is, but I know you'll be just fine. :) I'm here for you and so is the rest of this community!
It's just after midnight right now and I'm in the middle of a blindness educational binge, but I thought I'd stop here and leave a comment telling you how happy I am that I found your channel. You mentioned in this video that for some of your viewers, you're one of the few, if not the only, example of a blind person that they'll interact with, and at the moment I fit that bill. I've only been watching your videos for a few months, but even in that time I've learned a lot and I've become a lot more open-minded on issues I hadn't realized I'd been ignorant to. Even the things that are your normal, like Gallop's commands and how you "look" at things, are interesting to me and something that I as a sighted person never really had to think about before. So I guess what I'm trying to say is thank you Molly, for being here to entertain and educate me and the rest of your sighted audience. Much love 💖💖💖
I experienced muscle memory at its best when I was cleaning the makeup station in my bathroom and while putting everything back to its place I started arguing with my brother. I didn't pay any attention to my actions and didn't even look properly at what I was doing, but at the end I had placed everything perfectly on the usual spots. My mind just directed my body through the sensorial signs while keeping also focus on another thing that totally distracted me from what I was doing. And at the end I was shook cause I looked at my bathroom and I didn't remeber putting things back in their place, but there they were.
Molly, every one of your videos are an inspiration to me. I have optic neuritis (where my optic nerves get inflamed without any seeming cause) and it causes damage to them each time, so with every wave of it I lose more and more of my eyesight. I found out I had it on my 18th birthday, by that point I had almost lost all sight in my right eye. I'm going to be 20 in May, and by now I can't see from my right, and nearly half of my vision is gone from my left. It's really scary, knowing that any day I could wake up and another wave of optic neuritis would have hit and I could be completely blind. I just wanted to tell you that you are incredibly brave for doing what you do and making videos. You inspire me. I'm scared that I'm going blind, but it gives me hope when I see people like you living life to the fullest and helping other people who are going through the same thing! (Even if just by showing people that you can do your makeup!) You're so awesome, and I hope that when I lose my sight I can be an inspiration to people like you are to me. ♡
Mashi Thomas I agree; Molly is incredibly inspirational. I also have optic neuritis and it is truly scary. It's been four years since I lost sight in my right eye (lp only) and have roughly 5% remaining in my left eye. It's definitely encouraging to know others in a similar situation and take comfort that we're not as alone as we sometimes feel.
This was so interesting! Also, I love your compassion for others, it's important to talk about the people who don't necessarily have the resources others are fortunate to have.
I just watched your q&a that you said you don't really want kids and seeing this now, I completely see where you are coming from. You have the gift and opportunity to help blind children in a way no one else can. You have had so much wonderful support and thats what motivates you to be that for others. You are beautiful soul Molly and you are going to change a lot of lives!
I went to school with a girl who lost her eyes to cancer at two years old. She's a lawyer, wife and mother. She was my introduction to blind people. I think I've been blessed with two great examples of blind women knocking it out of the park. Keep up the amazing work
That scenario/background is so beautiful! All of your vlog videos should be there, it maches the color of your hair and skin. Also, love your neckless, and obviously your videos too haha kisses from Brazil xo
You look amazing in blue! It's my absolutely favourite colour on you. Loved this look, and I love how you paired a fluffy too with a large metal necklace, it's so nice!
I know this video was from a little over a year ago but i happened to stumble upon it and I just have to say, you are so amazing, Molly. You are so inspirational. I, personally, am not blind but I have other things that people don't understand in the slightest. You have given me, and so many others, the courage to be upfront about what it's like to have a disability. Love you!
Still astonishes me that it takes a random video pick to find such and amazing person's channel but it happens. Using your knowledge to help others just shows the quality of person you are. Nobody needs others validation but you have my thumbs up!
You have helped me so much. As someone who is actively going blind from RP, I have struggled from quite a bit of loneliness and depression. I think it can be easy to want to shut down. Especially without a lot of support. It can feel like no one understands when you are transitioning from sight to blindness progressively. People don’t realize blindness is a spectrum. Or that because I shuffle, keep my hands out, or use a cane, but can still see partially in lighting, I’m a fraud. Your channel has been a guiding light in my life. Reminding me I’m not alone. That there are other young women out there just like me. Who are not only surviving but thriving. I am grateful for all that you share on VIP, RP, disability and accessibility. You give me hope. God bless. 🙏💛
Ok so going on 4 hours of binging since I found you and this video right here has been the one were you have sounded the most serious and assertive so far. Don't get me wrong I liked every video so far, but in this one you really show and tell in a serious, straight forward, assertive and very clear and to the point way how serious this is and how important it is for other to be understanding and accepting of others. Also, you speak in a way that is so empowering for those who are in your position while at the same time letting those of us who aren't know what goes on in your life so we can be more understanding. I watched earlier your "boyfriend tag" video (I told you I've been binging) and what you say about you wanting to be make a difference in the world and make it better is not a dream or goal anymore; it is reality because you are actually doing. Videos like this and all your other videos are proof of that. So thanks from us who are not in your shoes, but understand so much more now because of you.
I've become addicted to your videos within the last 4 hours ☺️ I am so interested in learning more about the blind community and am so glad I came across your channel, I myself have always had pretty great vision to a point where I amaze people constantly with random things like reading small writing on posters on walls from the same distance away as everyone else around me who couldn't read it themselves, not being able to focus on something detailed without having to adjust or being able to make out a perfect clear picture of something far enough of a distance away that nobody else could see and have always thought about how helpless I'd become if I were to ever lose my vision for any reason because I see (no pun intended I swear haha) it as almost a good trait that I have that I wouldn't know how to function without. The content you share really helped me realise in depth that there is so much more to blind people that a lot of people don't fully understand, that it definitely doesn't mean you're limited to anything because of loss of sight and answered so many questions I've had about different types of blindnesses for years. I do have 2 questions though if you don't mind answering and if you have the time of course but what do you picture when you think about how you look? Do you just see yourself in your head just as what you can remember from when you still had sight when you were younger or something like that? And also when you dream do you see people and things as if you still had sight or just as you see everything now? I look forward to seeing more of your videos and learning even more ☺️❤️
Your videos have taught me so much. I'm a high school teacher, and I'm always seeking out ways to help students. I've had students who are deaf and hard of hearing, and I've learned how to accommodate for them. I have not yet, however, had a student who is visually impaired. Your videos are teaching me how to understand students who have severe vision impairments (if I ever have those students in the future) and I cannot thank you enough. Sending love from Chicago!
I think anyone who says that you're lying about being blind are really ignorant and rude. I see no issue with asking questions if you're willing to answer but saying you're a liar takes a special kind of stupid. Thank you for sharing with us Molly, I love your videos and I especially love your confidence!! You're an inspiration!
It's unfair when people look at you and dismiss you as nothing more than "That Blind Girl." They should see past that and think of you as "That Short Girl."
@@river7757 thank you! I did watch her skiing vlog when it came out and it was such a cool video! I've shared the mountain with countless blind skiers, but Molly is the first I've seen call her own turns. She's such a badass killer bee! Queen bee? Idk, she's just awesome
And this is why I love Molly Burke because she stands up for what she believes in, and like she said she wouldn't have been here without the people that helped her get to where she is now. Iam happy she's doing what she does best motivate others
Molly, you are blessed to be a blessing. Many sighted people will see more because of you. Yes, I mean sighted. Cause we sighted people can sometimes be so blind to how others view the world. Thank you for being so honest with us, Molly! Keep up the good work, you're doing awesome!
I love watching all of your videos :) I am a sighted person, but I love learning and educating myself. I love your sweet and humble and caring personality. I always enjoy when you post another video. Keep up the good work! I would love to see more support for the blind/visually impaired community, plus just all people with a disability of some kind. Videos like these are certainly a step in that direction.
Your necklace is SO pretty, I can't tell if it's a fox or a sphynx but it's so cute. I love watching your videos and learning things about service animals, and how to treat the blind community with respect, a long with other related communities. Also how someone like yourself carries themselves with the same passion that they had before a big life change. It's very inspiring! Much love Molly! X
Molly you are an amazing person. The work that you do is fantastic and will raise so much awareness. You are a credit to your friends, family and your community
I am new to your channel, but I have watched most of your videos now. I just wanted you to know that I think you do a wonderful job explaining why you do things the way you do. You always make your point in an intelligent and clear way. Being sighted I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing how you experience the world as a blind person.
Molly you're such a beautiful soul. I will be a special education teacher in the Fall and I can't wait to show my students (who need various visual assistance) your videos and show them that they CAN be inspirational and that their adventures are only just beginning!
listening to you made me cry because sick of people that judge us and sometimes I just want to give up.It is hard I'm going through training with a lady called Tracey if it wasn't for her I will never get out .I do have a family that needs me so I'm trying to stay strong .You are doing a great job love listening to you.xx
You can be so proud of all what you achieved, and you are so generous to share your very personal experiences for the benefit of both sighted and not sighted persons. I learned so much about blindness I never knew before, but there are so many more messages in your videos which go far beyond that blindness topic. Thumbs up a thousand times. I hope that you reach more and more people on your way. Adana from Germany.
Really grateful for your channel. Just discovered it and feel so lucky. You are amazing for taking advantage of this platform to teach others and spread awareness. Your attitude and your confidence just inspires me and shows me there is potential to overcome obstacles that seem impossible to overcome and master. This is so much more than just information on blindness. Please continue to post!
You make feel grateful for many things that I have and that I simply don't appreciate enough. I admire your strong will; you encourage me to be a better version of myself. Thank you!
With the videos where you practice a lot like the makeup videos what if you put like bloopers or something? I love bloopers and see you laugh at stuff cause I think if we see you laugh then we can laugh with you... Your an amazing human being and never change!! I love how you have found TH-cam and your able to teach us about blindness and helping us sighted people understand...
Congrats on 45k subscribers!!!! I can remember when we were a tiny community of less than 2k! I am so excited for you, your channel will continue to grow because you are amazing and all your videos have a purpose. Hugs from Puerto Rico!!
Molly, this was one of my favorite videos you have posted. I love them all, but there was just something really touching about this one. Oh, and as a sighted person who had a mom who was a tomboy... she never taught me about makeup. I taught myself, but would always do very basic things. I actually learned a lot from your tutorial, and I am liking how my makeup is looking!
Thank you for all you do, Molly. Thank you for being YOU! You are so brave and overall just a wonderful person for going out to educate people and doing your part to make the world a better place. I can’t comprehend the idea that people think you’re lying, who would lie about being blind?? It doesn’t make sense to me. Anyway, keep doing you. Keep being you. You are an amazing person and I’m so happy I stumbled on your channel. 💖
Molly you are such an inspiration - I love your channel! I'm sighted and I've been learning so much from watching your videos. You're so beautiful and talented and must be SO hard working - I just wanted to point out that you are providing a guiding light to the blind people watching your videos but also to your sighted fans like me as you are a truly inspiring person. Keep up the awesome work :) , love from Ireland !
Molly, I can relate to just about everything you said in this video. I totally understand what you're saying about the echo location. And no, I don't need to click my mouth in order to hear the sound waves bouncing off of things; I've always just been able to tell. Everything makes a sound, whether it's stationary or moving… Even a wall, A tree, car, stairs especially when they are going up, upcurbs when coming accross an intersection or even a telephone pole. If I'm standing next to a person, a lot of the time I'm able to tell how tall the person is. Growing up I often got , "you're not really blind. You never run into anything. Like you Molly, my response in my head has always been, you don't see me running into anything. You don't witness every moment of my life where I do have those, "blind girl moments." It may look effortless to some, but everyone comes with their own struggles. Ever since I've gotten my guide dog Mozart, my spatial awareness and all-around confidence has increased so so much.
I recently stumbled across one of your videos (I'm not even sure how) but I've now watched a few and have subscribed :) What I enjoy is that you are able to directly address your blindness (and perhaps my ignorance as a sighted person) with the audience head-on, but also have that melt away and just be interesting and engaging because of your fun personality :)
100% you seem like a sighted person. You look at the camera exactly like a trained model would look at a camera. It is just plain amazing to me. You provide society such a great service by showing us how a major disability can be overcome. You look just like my own daughter. Congratulation and you are kicking ass.
hey Molly , I just discovered you a couple weeks ago and I just adore you. what an inspiration to many you are. and I love how you carry yourself with grace and professionalism. keep up the good work!
I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I personally have full vision but love learning about new things and watching your videos because you just radiate confidence and talent. Keep making amazing content and I hope you have a wonderful day
Currently blind in my left eye, been that way for as long as i can remember, but i'm also going blind in my right eye, i actually just got approved for SSI last year, and i've been so anxious about going blind, alot of sleepless nights because i am worried about the future, started watching your video's a few days ago because i was doing research on service dogs in case i might need one, but, i love your video's, you've helped me feel better about things and i'm not as scared as i was. i know i'm going to be fully blind soon as i've recently started to notice other things changing such as light burning my eyes more than usual, my hearing has gotten better, apparently it's noticeable to friends because some of them have began comparing me to Dare Devil...which gets very annoying at times. but really, i wanted to post here and tell you that your video's are amazing and you are amazing.
I hate how people think you fake being blind. What kind of sick twisted person would do that in the first place?! It's just wrong. I find it really fascinating how you learn how to do normal day-to-day things as a blind person, it's a very interesting subject.
Bryony The Overthinking Pigeon well, if they would do something like that, they're sick in their own right and need help. Don't be so quick to condemn people who act out or make poor decisions
Dang! Such a high quality video! I'm curious to learn more about the obstacles preventing some people with visual impairments from accessing the kinds of resources you referenced that have been fundamental to your independence.
Hi Molly! I want you to know that I have watched most of your videos in the past two days. Thank you a thousand times over for these videos and sharing your story! I'm visually impaired--born with ROP--a condition from being born at 24 weeks *16 weeks early* and my whole life I've had vision of 20/200 in one eye, corrected with glasses. I didn't get a cane until I was sixteen but like you, I had a ton of ONM training, though its been many years and I have sadly forgotten how to cross a street. Thank you so much for your makeup videos! i was always too scared to try makeup, but your video inspired me to try wearing some! I also really appreciated this video about spacial awareness. Since i do have a lot of usable vision I can get around in familiar areas pretty well, though I do find that I will ht my shoulder or my arm or hand on my right side (the eye I can't see out of) a lot. Recently I had surgery to remove a cataract in my good eye and couldn't see hardly anything for about a week. I got so disoriented, even in my own house, but my family helped me through it! it was still really scary though. I also had to learn to use both a screen reader and voice over a little before and after surgery. I'm still relying on both. I do have a question about voice over. How do you get it to read long articles or emails? I haven't quite figured out how to do that. Also, fast forwarding or re-winding youtube videos or netflix is also tricky. On the subject of blindness in the mainstream media, this is something that has bugged me for a really long time. The blind community desperately needs accurate representation. I'm working to become an author writing an urban fantasy novel with a character that has my level of vision. I'm trying my hardest to write it as accurately as I possibly can. I would love to see a video on blindness portrayed in the mainstream media and what we can do to fix it. I'm so sorry for the long comment! I just wanted to give you a bit of my story and to let you know how much your videos mean to me! If you are ever in Atlanta I'd love to come hear you speak and to meet you! Oh! You mentioned that you are 4'`10. I'm 4'10 as well! I'm in my thirties but often get mistaken for a child. Its hilarious! I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you again for your videos!
you might feel like you ramble but I love hearing you talk and learning more about the things you deal with and stuff its super eye opening and I thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us keep up the amazing videos
Thank you for these videos, I really enjoy them and it's really helpful for the thing I'm writing, where the main character is blind. With watching your videos I've made it so much more accurate.
Thankyou so much for the info on how to keep safe in new environments, I'm legally blind and no one had told me any of those things before, I'm going to be so much safer now thankyou so much, I'm permanently getting hurt!
thank you so much for this video, it was lovely to watch! i am partially sighted and have only just recently started talking to other people with eye conditions and it really has made such a difference. i feel so much more positive about life xx
I love how the light you on the dark background matches the content of your channel and looks it just nice. I guess it's your idea somebody is helping you execute/you have general idea of the frame appearance. Sorry if you already told how you make and edit your videos but watched just few now (your channel is super mind opening so I'm gonna keep watching). Greets
Hi I just found your channel, I can't believe that people would think that you are faking being blind. My mother went blind at 14 but regained some sort of vision but she is still is considered blind. I would never assume that someone is faking their blindness because there are some degrees of blindness, My mother can still see but everything is extremely blurry. My grandmother taught her some valuable skills when she was young like turn her head to the sound of peoples voices and other things like that and even though she can see to an extent she still relies on her memory and touch. For example she nits and crotchets and she can do a wonderful job because she goes by feel. It is amazing what you are doing and I enjoy watching your videos.
I don't think you could be any more awesome seriously!!! I love your passion for life it just glows on you and it is inspirational. Watching your videos make me feel good and I really appreciate you sharing yourself with us. I have always thought that some disabilities are more of a special ability then a disadvantage. You are definitely proving that theory.
I am not blind however I find your videos really informative and interesting. Also really inspiring! Your attitude and the way you live your life is incredible! I need to take inspiration from you considering I don't have anything holding me back
Molly I can totally relate to what you are saying when I am at home I am well-coordinated and can move about my home freely and independently but once I step outside my front door I am totally vulnerable I use my cane and sighted guide to get around but I am currently undergoing training with an orientation and Mobility specialist and I know that with his help and in due time I will be able to move independently and proficiently thanks to fellow individuals like yourself who motivate and encourage me and knowing that anything is possible even for those who are dealing with blindness so thank you for your videos your wisdom and your words of encouragement I greatly appreciate it
Molly you are an inspiration for us all and I want so bad to have a friend so complete and so true as you. I recently discovered you I am glad that you can have a normal life and you spend your time learning us things about special people. Kisses and hugs!
I honestly just love how empathetic you are💙 i am very low vision and until a little over a year ago i did not have any kind of support person. Even now i really only have 1-3 people max on my support system.
it's really upsetting that anyone would think that a person is faking a disability just because said person doesn't meet STEREOTYPES. Having a disability IS hard, so why would anyone fake it? Please LEARN how we actually are rather than expecting us to fit into YOUR box. Great video by the way!
My best friends mom went blind a little over 2 years ago. In the beginning they put ropes and bells in their house so she could follow them into different rooms, but now they're all gone and she knows where she's going. The brain is an amazing thing.
You are beautiful inside and out. So so inspirational. I've binged watched your videos and I thought initially you could see more because of ignorance. Its amazing how you operate without sight. And i knew right away your support system must be amazing. I hope I can overcome the challenges I face as beautifully as you have. I know it was not easy. ♡
Those of us who are blind have just as much potential as those who are sighted, we jus require different skills to tap into that potential. I am beyond blessed to have had so much support along my journey to tap into mine and I truly hope I can help others tap into theirs. :)
Please know that I am not making this video to PROVE the legitimacy of my blindness to those who doubt - I don't feel the need to prove my disability to anyone. I simply use their comments as a guide to know what misconceptions may be out there, misunderstandings exist, etc. Those comments help me understand what you want to know and other topics and ways I can educate the sighted population on the blind community. :)
I use and NEED the skills I spoke about on a daily basis to get by and that's why they are as good as they are. Please continue to let me know what you're curious about and what you'd like to hear more about or learn about and I will continue to do my best to help educate from my perspective!
Molly Burke I'm not trying to be rude at all but cause ur blind what do u see do u see stuff really blurry or is it just plan black? Once again not trying to be rude I love ur vids and I've always just wonderd anyway thanks bye☺️
Hey Molly, what's the longest someone has gone without realizing you were blind?
I suppose people realize faster in real life but I bet you could make several video's without people realizing.
I of course believe you're blind
Imoji 13938 she made a video called RP Update + What I really see about a year ago.
Molly Burke some really don't understand how much abilities our minds have. It's kind of like braking an arm or leg just because it's broke doesn't mean u can't write or go anywhere. There's always a way.
How did she write that?
it's like when you don't turn on the light when you go on the toilette in the middle of the night you just know where to go and where all the doors are in your own house...
I often bump into the door frame with my arm or hip haha. I don't have great spatial awareness though.
AutumnFalls89 hahah me too and yeah of course you can't compare it to being blind but i thought it gives a little impression of what she meant....
I can't walk around in the dark without hitting stuff. Everytime I walk around my room at night I think how horrible a blind person I would be.
@@Upper_echelon_exotics Do you watch Hailey Reese?
Green Tornado yes....
The way this video is set up is really beautiful and professional, a real joy to watch. Thanks for spreading knowledge so eloquently.
agree! :)
So glad you enjoyed!!
there's something that's so strikingly beautiful about you. the combination of your dark hair, those bangs, and your eye makeup is so lovely. this video was also super informative and helpful. keep up the good work :)
I've no idea why this came up as a recommended video but I'm so glad I stayed up 'til 3.30 to watch it. You have opened *my* eyes to blindness. It was a refreshing watch, full of positivity, helped give me gain a little more understanding into something I've had very little experience with and I sincerely thank you for it.
Girl, I love you. You DO represent the blind community well. I'm so happy to see you educating so many people.
And I also agree that acting classes help a lot! I'm legally blind and it helped me so much with social skills
I love her video's. She's so awesome! 👍
I love the way you explain things and not just get upset! You are doing great 🤗
No point in getting upset! I'm here to educate. I don't take things too personally - just use their comments to know what the sighted world needs to learn more about. :)
@@river7757 Check out her, “how I use technology as a blind person” video!
Forget those people that think you're faking it you're awesome Molly
I am not blind or disabled but you are still such an inspiration in how to be an incredible strong brave person. Sending so much love, you are doing fantastic work and really educating people, myself included.
I love your videos. They help me feel like my impending blindness is going to be manageable. I have RP due to a mutation on the CNGB1 allele. I'm 30 and recently diagnosed. The 23 year comment hit hard. I'm gunna suck at being blind. Oh well, I'm not terminally ill, so imna call this pitty-party to a close and go do something. Thanks for the video, Molly! I do really love all your videos. They are tremendously reassuring.
I'm so glad you find my videos helpful! Trust me, you won't suck at being blind! haha With RP the progression of vision loss is so slow you'll have so much time to adjust. Once you throw yourself into the blind community you'll have other blind friends to help teach you and professionals to guide you through the transition as well. It's scary, of course.. anything unknown is, but I know you'll be just fine. :) I'm here for you and so is the rest of this community!
I have never met a blind person and your videos have educated me so much, thank you so much for your videos.
It's just after midnight right now and I'm in the middle of a blindness educational binge, but I thought I'd stop here and leave a comment telling you how happy I am that I found your channel. You mentioned in this video that for some of your viewers, you're one of the few, if not the only, example of a blind person that they'll interact with, and at the moment I fit that bill. I've only been watching your videos for a few months, but even in that time I've learned a lot and I've become a lot more open-minded on issues I hadn't realized I'd been ignorant to. Even the things that are your normal, like Gallop's commands and how you "look" at things, are interesting to me and something that I as a sighted person never really had to think about before. So I guess what I'm trying to say is thank you Molly, for being here to entertain and educate me and the rest of your sighted audience. Much love 💖💖💖
I experienced muscle memory at its best when I was cleaning the makeup station in my bathroom and while putting everything back to its place I started arguing with my brother.
I didn't pay any attention to my actions and didn't even look properly at what I was doing, but at the end I had placed everything perfectly on the usual spots. My mind just directed my body through the sensorial signs while keeping also focus on another thing that totally distracted me from what I was doing. And at the end I was shook cause I looked at my bathroom and I didn't remeber putting things back in their place, but there they were.
Molly, every one of your videos are an inspiration to me.
I have optic neuritis (where my optic nerves get inflamed without any seeming cause) and it causes damage to them each time, so with every wave of it I lose more and more of my eyesight. I found out I had it on my 18th birthday, by that point I had almost lost all sight in my right eye. I'm going to be 20 in May, and by now I can't see from my right, and nearly half of my vision is gone from my left. It's really scary, knowing that any day I could wake up and another wave of optic neuritis would have hit and I could be completely blind.
I just wanted to tell you that you are incredibly brave for doing what you do and making videos. You inspire me. I'm scared that I'm going blind, but it gives me hope when I see people like you living life to the fullest and helping other people who are going through the same thing! (Even if just by showing people that you can do your makeup!) You're so awesome, and I hope that when I lose my sight I can be an inspiration to people like you are to me. ♡
Mashi Thomas I agree; Molly is incredibly inspirational. I also have optic neuritis and it is truly scary. It's been four years since I lost sight in my right eye (lp only) and have roughly 5% remaining in my left eye. It's definitely encouraging to know others in a similar situation and take comfort that we're not as alone as we sometimes feel.
This was so interesting! Also, I love your compassion for others, it's important to talk about the people who don't necessarily have the resources others are fortunate to have.
your honesty and heart are so beautiful. you have no idea how much you've helped me.
I just watched your q&a that you said you don't really want kids and seeing this now, I completely see where you are coming from. You have the gift and opportunity to help blind children in a way no one else can. You have had so much wonderful support and thats what motivates you to be that for others. You are beautiful soul Molly and you are going to change a lot of lives!
I went to school with a girl who lost her eyes to cancer at two years old. She's a lawyer, wife and mother. She was my introduction to blind people. I think I've been blessed with two great examples of blind women knocking it out of the park. Keep up the amazing work
That scenario/background is so beautiful! All of your vlog videos should be there, it maches the color of your hair and skin. Also, love your neckless, and obviously your videos too haha kisses from Brazil xo
I think that is really cool that you practice before your videos. It makes me appreciate, even more, the effort you put into your videos
You look amazing in blue! It's my absolutely favourite colour on you. Loved this look, and I love how you paired a fluffy too with a large metal necklace, it's so nice!
I know this video was from a little over a year ago but i happened to stumble upon it and I just have to say, you are so amazing, Molly. You are so inspirational. I, personally, am not blind but I have other things that people don't understand in the slightest. You have given me, and so many others, the courage to be upfront about what it's like to have a disability. Love you!
Still astonishes me that it takes a random video pick to find such and amazing person's channel but it happens. Using your knowledge to help others just shows the quality of person you are. Nobody needs others validation but you have my thumbs up!
You have helped me so much. As someone who is actively going blind from RP, I have struggled from quite a bit of loneliness and depression. I think it can be easy to want to shut down. Especially without a lot of support. It can feel like no one understands when you are transitioning from sight to blindness progressively. People don’t realize blindness is a spectrum. Or that because I shuffle, keep my hands out, or use a cane, but can still see partially in lighting, I’m a fraud. Your channel has been a guiding light in my life. Reminding me I’m not alone. That there are other young women out there just like me. Who are not only surviving but thriving. I am grateful for all that you share on VIP, RP, disability and accessibility. You give me hope. God bless. 🙏💛
Ok so going on 4 hours of binging since I found you and this video right here has been the one were you have sounded the most serious and assertive so far. Don't get me wrong I liked every video so far, but in this one you really show and tell in a serious, straight forward, assertive and very clear and to the point way how serious this is and how important it is for other to be understanding and accepting of others. Also, you speak in a way that is so empowering for those who are in your position while at the same time letting those of us who aren't know what goes on in your life so we can be more understanding. I watched earlier your "boyfriend tag" video (I told you I've been binging) and what you say about you wanting to be make a difference in the world and make it better is not a dream or goal anymore; it is reality because you are actually doing. Videos like this and all your other videos are proof of that. So thanks from us who are not in your shoes, but understand so much more now because of you.
I've become addicted to your videos within the last 4 hours ☺️ I am so interested in learning more about the blind community and am so glad I came across your channel, I myself have always had pretty great vision to a point where I amaze people constantly with random things like reading small writing on posters on walls from the same distance away as everyone else around me who couldn't read it themselves, not being able to focus on something detailed without having to adjust or being able to make out a perfect clear picture of something far enough of a distance away that nobody else could see and have always thought about how helpless I'd become if I were to ever lose my vision for any reason because I see (no pun intended I swear haha) it as almost a good trait that I have that I wouldn't know how to function without. The content you share really helped me realise in depth that there is so much more to blind people that a lot of people don't fully understand, that it definitely doesn't mean you're limited to anything because of loss of sight and answered so many questions I've had about different types of blindnesses for years. I do have 2 questions though if you don't mind answering and if you have the time of course but what do you picture when you think about how you look? Do you just see yourself in your head just as what you can remember from when you still had sight when you were younger or something like that? And also when you dream do you see people and things as if you still had sight or just as you see everything now? I look forward to seeing more of your videos and learning even more ☺️❤️
Your videos have taught me so much. I'm a high school teacher, and I'm always seeking out ways to help students. I've had students who are deaf and hard of hearing, and I've learned how to accommodate for them. I have not yet, however, had a student who is visually impaired. Your videos are teaching me how to understand students who have severe vision impairments (if I ever have those students in the future) and I cannot thank you enough. Sending love from Chicago!
I think anyone who says that you're lying about being blind are really ignorant and rude. I see no issue with asking questions if you're willing to answer but saying you're a liar takes a special kind of stupid. Thank you for sharing with us Molly, I love your videos and I especially love your confidence!! You're an inspiration!
It's unfair when people look at you and dismiss you as nothing more than "That Blind Girl." They should see past that and think of you as "That Short Girl."
BillionSix what?
SK1 D Molly is shorter than 5 feet. A real cutie pie.
Pokémon Go Labs whaaat, how short?
Cedric Lucas if you look at the comment above you you'll know lmao. they said molly is under 5 feet tall
I meant like how much under 5 feet, and also as in whaat how on earth thats tiny
Isn't TH-cam awesome like that? Where you can help people out in your community. We need that. Peer led support and guidance is so important
You're so eloquent and well spoken. I strive to be like you ❤️
please do a blind girl skiing vlog! it's so fascinating to me how people who are blind can ski while I freak out if my goggels get foggy or icy
She has now! I know this is 3 years late but now she has one.
@@river7757 thank you! I did watch her skiing vlog when it came out and it was such a cool video! I've shared the mountain with countless blind skiers, but Molly is the first I've seen call her own turns. She's such a badass killer bee! Queen bee? Idk, she's just awesome
And this is why I love Molly Burke because she stands up for what she believes in, and like she said she wouldn't have been here without the people that helped her get to where she is now. Iam happy she's doing what she does best motivate others
Molly, you are blessed to be a blessing. Many sighted people will see more because of you. Yes, I mean sighted. Cause we sighted people can sometimes be so blind to how others view the world. Thank you for being so honest with us, Molly! Keep up the good work, you're doing awesome!
I love watching these videos. Sometimes I just put headphones on and listen to them while I’m doing stuff. Her voice is very soothing for some reason
You really deserve more subs. Loving the content.
Aww Molly I love the end of the video when you get emotional! You have a great heart and I am so happy you are making these videos.
I love watching all of your videos :) I am a sighted person, but I love learning and educating myself. I love your sweet and humble and caring personality. I always enjoy when you post another video. Keep up the good work! I would love to see more support for the blind/visually impaired community, plus just all people with a disability of some kind. Videos like these are certainly a step in that direction.
Your necklace is SO pretty, I can't tell if it's a fox or a sphynx but it's so cute. I love watching your videos and learning things about service animals, and how to treat the blind community with respect, a long with other related communities. Also how someone like yourself carries themselves with the same passion that they had before a big life change. It's very inspiring! Much love Molly! X
Think she's my favourite you tuber right now! Always get excited when there's new videos
Molly you are an amazing person. The work that you do is fantastic and will raise so much awareness. You are a credit to your friends, family and your community
I am new to your channel, but I have watched most of your videos now. I just wanted you to know that I think you do a wonderful job explaining why you do things the way you do. You always make your point in an intelligent and clear way. Being sighted I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing how you experience the world as a blind person.
Molly you're such a beautiful soul. I will be a special education teacher in the Fall and I can't wait to show my students (who need various visual assistance) your videos and show them that they CAN be inspirational and that their adventures are only just beginning!
listening to you made me cry because sick of people that judge us and sometimes I just want to give up.It is hard I'm going through training with a lady called Tracey if it wasn't for her I will never get out .I do have a family that needs me so I'm trying to stay strong .You are doing a great job love listening to you.xx
You can be so proud of all what you achieved, and you are so generous to share your very personal experiences for the benefit of both sighted and not sighted persons. I learned so much about blindness I never knew before, but there are so many more messages in your videos which go far beyond that blindness topic. Thumbs up a thousand times. I hope that you reach more and more people on your way. Adana from Germany.
Really grateful for your channel. Just discovered it and feel so lucky. You are amazing for taking advantage of this platform to teach others and spread awareness. Your attitude and your confidence just inspires me and shows me there is potential to overcome obstacles that seem impossible to overcome and master. This is so much more than just information on blindness. Please continue to post!
You make feel grateful for many things that I have and that I simply don't appreciate enough. I admire your strong will; you encourage me to be a better version of myself. Thank you!
With the videos where you practice a lot like the makeup videos what if you put like bloopers or something? I love bloopers and see you laugh at stuff cause I think if we see you laugh then we can laugh with you... Your an amazing human being and never change!! I love how you have found TH-cam and your able to teach us about blindness and helping us sighted people understand...
Congrats on 45k subscribers!!!! I can remember when we were a tiny community of less than 2k! I am so excited for you, your channel will continue to grow because you are amazing and all your videos have a purpose. Hugs from Puerto Rico!!
Love it Molly, I resonate with so much of this. Thank you!
Molly, this was one of my favorite videos you have posted. I love them all, but there was just something really touching about this one. Oh, and as a sighted person who had a mom who was a tomboy... she never taught me about makeup. I taught myself, but would always do very basic things. I actually learned a lot from your tutorial, and I am liking how my makeup is looking!
You look gorgeous in this video! The dress is amazing, and your hair and makeup and the lighting and everything are just peaced together so perfectly!
you're a great person for kids to look up to Molly. Super encouraging and positive!
Thank you for all you do, Molly. Thank you for being YOU! You are so brave and overall just a wonderful person for going out to educate people and doing your part to make the world a better place. I can’t comprehend the idea that people think you’re lying, who would lie about being blind?? It doesn’t make sense to me. Anyway, keep doing you. Keep being you. You are an amazing person and I’m so happy I stumbled on your channel. 💖
Molly you are such an inspiration - I love your channel! I'm sighted and I've been learning so much from watching your videos. You're so beautiful and talented and must be SO hard working - I just wanted to point out that you are providing a guiding light to the blind people watching your videos but also to your sighted fans like me as you are a truly inspiring person. Keep up the awesome work :) , love from Ireland !
Molly, I can relate to just about everything you said in this video. I totally understand what you're saying about the echo location. And no, I don't need to click my mouth in order to hear the sound waves bouncing off of things; I've always just been able to tell. Everything makes a sound, whether it's stationary or moving… Even a wall, A tree, car, stairs especially when they are going up, upcurbs when coming accross an intersection or even a telephone pole. If I'm standing next to a person, a lot of the time I'm able to tell how tall the person is. Growing up I often got , "you're not really blind. You never run into anything. Like you Molly, my response in my head has always been, you don't see me running into anything. You don't witness every moment of my life where I do have those, "blind girl moments." It may look effortless to some, but everyone comes with their own struggles. Ever since I've gotten my guide dog Mozart, my spatial awareness and all-around confidence has increased so so much.
I recently stumbled across one of your videos (I'm not even sure how) but I've now watched a few and have subscribed :) What I enjoy is that you are able to directly address your blindness (and perhaps my ignorance as a sighted person) with the audience head-on, but also have that melt away and just be interesting and engaging because of your fun personality :)
That was moving, Molly. I really feel the passion and drive that you have. Thanks for sharing.
I admire your gratitude, if only more people could be as thankful to others who have helped them through life.
Your an inspiration for everybody not just the blind. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
100% you seem like a sighted person. You look at the camera exactly like a trained model would look at a camera. It is just plain amazing to me. You provide society such a great service by showing us how a major disability can be overcome. You look just like my own daughter. Congratulation and you are kicking ass.
hey Molly , I just discovered you a couple weeks ago and I just adore you. what an inspiration to many you are. and I love how you carry yourself with grace and professionalism. keep up the good work!
Love your outfit today and your video! Keep up the good work and have fun doing it :D
I just wanted to say thank you for making these videos. I personally have full vision but love learning about new things and watching your videos because you just radiate confidence and talent. Keep making amazing content and I hope you have a wonderful day
Great video. It is sad that not everyone can reach their full potential due to whatever hardship they face. Support and patience are so vital in life.
Currently blind in my left eye, been that way for as long as i can remember, but i'm also going blind in my right eye, i actually just got approved for SSI last year, and i've been so anxious about going blind, alot of sleepless nights because i am worried about the future, started watching your video's a few days ago because i was doing research on service dogs in case i might need one, but, i love your video's, you've helped me feel better about things and i'm not as scared as i was.
i know i'm going to be fully blind soon as i've recently started to notice other things changing such as light burning my eyes more than usual, my hearing has gotten better, apparently it's noticeable to friends because some of them have began comparing me to Dare Devil...which gets very annoying at times.
but really, i wanted to post here and tell you that your video's are amazing and you are amazing.
Just found your channel, you're amazing. You have so much self-confidence.
I hate how people think you fake being blind. What kind of sick twisted person would do that in the first place?! It's just wrong.
I find it really fascinating how you learn how to do normal day-to-day things as a blind person, it's a very interesting subject.
Unfortunately there are sick, twisted people in this world who fake blindness and other disabilities. :(
EndohMiharu I know, I've had the misfortune see some of them firsthand. I don't see what motivates them to do it at all, it's just messed up.
Bryony The Overthinking Pigeon well, if they would do something like that, they're sick in their own right and need help. Don't be so quick to condemn people who act out or make poor decisions
Can't think of anyone that reps for the blind better than Molly! Thank you!!!!
Dang! Such a high quality video! I'm curious to learn more about the obstacles preventing some people with visual impairments from accessing the kinds of resources you referenced that have been fundamental to your independence.
Molly your enunciation is gorgeous! I'm sure you hear it all the time that your voice is comforting?
Hi Molly! I want you to know that I have watched most of your videos in the past two days. Thank you a thousand times over for these videos and sharing your story! I'm visually impaired--born with ROP--a condition from being born at 24 weeks *16 weeks early* and my whole life I've had vision of 20/200 in one eye, corrected with glasses. I didn't get a cane until I was sixteen but like you, I had a ton of ONM training, though its been many years and I have sadly forgotten how to cross a street.
Thank you so much for your makeup videos! i was always too scared to try makeup, but your video inspired me to try wearing some! I also really appreciated this video about spacial awareness. Since i do have a lot of usable vision I can get around in familiar areas pretty well, though I do find that I will ht my shoulder or my arm or hand on my right side (the eye I can't see out of) a lot. Recently I had surgery to remove a cataract in my good eye and couldn't see hardly anything for about a week. I got so disoriented, even in my own house, but my family helped me through it! it was still really scary though. I also had to learn to use both a screen reader and voice over a little before and after surgery. I'm still relying on both. I do have a question about voice over. How do you get it to read long articles or emails? I haven't quite figured out how to do that. Also, fast forwarding or re-winding youtube videos or netflix is also tricky.
On the subject of blindness in the mainstream media, this is something that has bugged me for a really long time. The blind community desperately needs accurate representation. I'm working to become an author writing an urban fantasy novel with a character that has my level of vision. I'm trying my hardest to write it as accurately as I possibly can. I would love to see a video on blindness portrayed in the mainstream media and what we can do to fix it.
I'm so sorry for the long comment! I just wanted to give you a bit of my story and to let you know how much your videos mean to me! If you are ever in Atlanta I'd love to come hear you speak and to meet you! Oh! You mentioned that you are 4'`10. I'm 4'10 as well! I'm in my thirties but often get mistaken for a child. Its hilarious!
I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you again for your videos!
you might feel like you ramble but I love hearing you talk and learning more about the things you deal with and stuff its super eye opening and I thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us keep up the amazing videos
Thank you for these videos, I really enjoy them and it's really helpful for the thing I'm writing, where the main character is blind. With watching your videos I've made it so much more accurate.
Thankyou so much for the info on how to keep safe in new environments, I'm legally blind and no one had told me any of those things before, I'm going to be so much safer now thankyou so much, I'm permanently getting hurt!
thank you so much for this video, it was lovely to watch! i am partially sighted and have only just recently started talking to other people with eye conditions and it really has made such a difference. i feel so much more positive about life xx
I love how the light you on the dark background matches the content of your channel and looks it just nice. I guess it's your idea somebody is helping you execute/you have general idea of the frame appearance. Sorry if you already told how you make and edit your videos but watched just few now (your channel is super mind opening so I'm gonna keep watching).
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Hi I just found your channel, I can't believe that people would think that you are faking being blind. My mother went blind at 14 but regained some sort of vision but she is still is considered blind. I would never assume that someone is faking their blindness because there are some degrees of blindness, My mother can still see but everything is extremely blurry. My grandmother taught her some valuable skills when she was young like turn her head to the sound of peoples voices and other things like that and even though she can see to an extent she still relies on her memory and touch. For example she nits and crotchets and she can do a wonderful job because she goes by feel. It is amazing what you are doing and I enjoy watching your videos.
She is so beautiful in this video, I can't stop admiring her 😍
I don't think you could be any more awesome seriously!!! I love your passion for life it just glows on you and it is inspirational. Watching your videos make me feel good and I really appreciate you sharing yourself with us. I have always thought that some disabilities are more of a special ability then a disadvantage. You are definitely proving that theory.
I've seen a few blind people on campus and seeing people navigate sparked questions that you answered very well
I am not blind however I find your videos really informative and interesting. Also really inspiring! Your attitude and the way you live your life is incredible! I need to take inspiration from you considering I don't have anything holding me back
You are amazing Molly! I find your videos fascinating, this one made me cry at the end. Keep being awesome!
I love how you always wear very textured clothes! I think it's really cool that fashion can be enjoyed by people of all backgrounds!
Molly I can totally relate to what you are saying when I am at home I am well-coordinated and can move about my home freely and independently but once I step outside my front door I am totally vulnerable I use my cane and sighted guide to get around but I am currently undergoing training with an orientation and Mobility specialist and I know that with his help and in due time I will be able to move independently and proficiently thanks to fellow individuals like yourself who motivate and encourage me and knowing that anything is possible even for those who are dealing with blindness so thank you for your videos your wisdom and your words of encouragement I greatly appreciate it
Molly you are an inspiration for us all and I want so bad to have a friend so complete and so true as you. I recently discovered you I am glad that you can have a normal life and you spend your time learning us things about special people. Kisses and hugs!
Your fuzzy tank top is so adorable 💕✨
Caught your comment on Drew Lynch's channel and I'm definitely subscribing!!
i love how you educate peole you are so inspirational to everyone and don't let anyone upset you i love you so muuch
Hey love your videos and you're amazing :)
Thanks
Molly Burke no problem :) my friend from school, she is blind and I hung out with her, I'm interested in how blind people read things and stuff :)
I honestly just love how empathetic you are💙 i am very low vision and until a little over a year ago i did not have any kind of support person. Even now i really only have 1-3 people max on my support system.
it's really upsetting that anyone would think that a person is faking a disability just because said person doesn't meet STEREOTYPES. Having a disability IS hard, so why would anyone fake it? Please LEARN how we actually are rather than expecting us to fit into YOUR box.
Great video by the way!
My best friends mom went blind a little over 2 years ago. In the beginning they put ropes and bells in their house so she could follow them into different rooms, but now they're all gone and she knows where she's going. The brain is an amazing thing.
You are beautiful inside and out. So so inspirational. I've binged watched your videos and I thought initially you could see more because of ignorance. Its amazing how you operate without sight. And i knew right away your support system must be amazing. I hope I can overcome the challenges I face as beautifully as you have. I know it was not easy. ♡
You deserve more than 45 thousand. I love your videos and everyone should watch 💙💙 love you
I love your videos, you are very inspiring 💕
WOW!! WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!!!!! You are something else, Molly!
❤💚💛
I have never met a blind person. I am very happy to know of your and realise I knew very little about blindness.
I saw you in Shane's channel and had to subscribe. It's fascinating inspiring to learn about this. Keep it up! 🙂