5 Things To Never Say To A Blind Person

[@eleanorwait6311]

As a blind women, I was once asked if I’m bi sexual because I can’t see the difference between men and women. I’m still recovering from that ignorant question Edit: omg thank you all for such lovely supportive responses Double edit: I still can’t believe I’m getting comments on this, thank you all!

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

What...the...fuck... I think that just broke my brain. Damn, I hope you nutpunched them.

[@nokiddin08]

W...w....w...wow!

[@jewelsmariex]

Omg humanity WHY

[@robdecker516]

uh... people are just.... really special smh

[@jetnut89]

That begs the question, as a blind woman does size matter?

[@Katianashawati]

Fish oil is not going to give me my sight back - 2019 Molly

[@H12-q7x]

Fish oil is going to give me my sight back - 2119 Molly

[@mysticalmisty9769]

@@H12-q7x lol

[@annettelampson8023]

OH. MY. GOD. HOW can someone even think of saying that you are lucky you parents kept you!!!?!?! That is absolutely unacceptable, and I’m so sorry someone told you that molly

[@kalynngrace]

Right, that made me so irritated that someone would say that. Not only to her, but to anyone like she has said

[@gryffindore7]

Loads of people have said it to me and theyr faces when i tell them that im adopted. Idiots the lot of em

[@annettelampson8023]

Gryffindore7 that’s awful... no one should ever question your belonging. I’m so sorry

[@samanthaworthen1845]

@@gryffindore7 I'm so sorry that happened and I'm glad that you didn't take it too hard

[@MrMwmussel1]

When it comes to disabilities it’s more about being put in an institution of some kind (out of sight out of mind) verses adoption. I’m dyslexic and I have heard some harsh things done in decades past.

[@blondebeautiee]

As a Christian, I totally understand why number three would bother you!! You did a wonderful job explaining it!

[@tabitas.2719]

Agreed - in my opinion, prayer can/should only be offered after talking to somebody and they have shared that something - whatever it be! - is difficult or hard in their life/bothering them etc. Otherwise, as Molly said, you can wait for them to ask. Oh, and theoretically - prayer is talking to God, no one can stop you from it - you can just pray for people you see or meet in the street in your head - but then this should not be according to their outside appearance, but a general prayer to "help them in whatever struggle they are currently facing."

[@noneofyourbusiness273]

As a Christian, I hate so much how people ask 'Can I pray for you?', like come on, just pray for the person in private, ask God to help them, when you're in your alone time with God. I sometimes sense that people who ask 'Can I pray for you?" is for two reasons: 1-You want to look good, and want the person to say "oH mY gOD, yOu aRE SuCH a grEAt peRson", or 2- they don't understand the situation, or thinks its easy as it is; or think God is a wishing machine. I just don't understand. (I'm not talking about Pastors, or people who work in God's business, in a Church is common that question, but If you really want to pray for a friend, you shouldn't ask, you just pray and that's it)

[@noneofyourbusiness273]

@rubyvelez01 That's what I say, If you want to pray for a person, you can, without asking BUT in your own alone time with God, in intimacy, as a Christian, I apologize if someone was rude about it. There's people that doesn't understand limits

[@Kaye09MNchick]

I am also a Christian and I have medical and mental issues that some people have asked (not myself, but other people I know from support groups) if they could pray for them. It's just not a good thing to ask someone to you don't know at all. I feel like maybe if you were in a deeper conversation with them about it and they asked, maybe...but even then it would be kinda insulting.

[@Kaye09MNchick]

@@tabitas.2719 Yes! Very much agree with this last bit! There's no need to ask to pray to God. You should be able to just pray to God whenever you want in your head. No need to bother the person who's going about their business about it.

[@eveeehr]

The prayer thing really bothers me too. It makes me feel awful tbh. (Not for vision loss but for other health issues.)

[@cassidybrewer]

Evie H-R same. I say no. The very thought makes me very uncomfortable. It’s a violation to me.

[@aydenzabelle]

Same. Like I’ll complain about my parents not accepting me for being trans and my friend is like “I’ll pray for you”

[@therandomchanneluwontwatch3458]

same I've been told having alters are demons and i need to pray

[@kenziemassey3216]

“FiSh oiL Is NoT GOnNa giVe Me my SighT Back “ love that Molly! Thanks for all the likes!

[@chelseajohnston1156]

Kenzie Benz came here to emphasize this A+

[@loyael]

I think her audio can't read if you put caps everywhere, I loved how she said it too !

[@stellarstar9340]

Kenzie Benz aww your comment had exactly 888 likes & I didn't want to ruin it...lol! But I just had to give this a like! 😂😆👏🏻👍🏻😅☺️👌🏻🤗👁👀

[@pillylamb]

Maybe the answer to someone asking to pray for you would be “Oh yes. Please pray that the world would be more accepting of the way God made me!”

[@singingfan]

pillylamb yes

[@bbghoul_x]

Yasss!!! 🙌

[@julierocketqueen1477]

Ohhhhhh what a great response!!! I love this!!! Praying 🙏🏻

[@Emilyletters]

This is the most beautiful answer! Also better way to always ask if I can pray for you would be 'IS THERE ANYTHING I can pray for you " like it can be living situation, anything, not always the sickness or desease that everyone wants to go and heal right away. But this is tough one. I've been the person asking or saying hey let's pray you heal! And it's not always the most precious thing to say to someone who has probably heard it for many years.

[@pilaracevedo2078]

@@Emilyletters I totally agree! That's how I ask people if they want me to pray for them. Some time ago started praying for the world to be more acepting to dissabled people, not just to "find a cure" because the main problem is not adapting to others and respect them as humans

[@helenbrown9244]

Number 5 is a disgusting thing to say like how dare they

[@vincentgijbels235]

Ho are they?

[@marisolcapra6274]

@@vincentgijbels235 ..... Do you know how rude that is?!

[@RosyRosie42]

Helen Brown - I gasped so loudly at number 5! Oh my goodness! How cruel do you have to be to say that?!?!!!

[@taylorwillis4992]

i'm adopted and i really felt that one

[@MrMwmussel1]

Helen Brown some people still have the pre-1980 mind set that people with disabilities should be institutionalized as kids. And before WWII those same people would have been sterilized thanks to the great trend of eugenics.

[@katbland9149]

I am a Christian and was raised as one. Yes I went through a particularly tough time in my life where I was sick. I looked sick, I felt sick, shoot, I probably walked sick. I had cancer. I can not tell you how offended I was on the inside every time some came up to me and asked if they could pray for me. for one, I don't know you and secondly thanks for reminding me how sick I look. Lastly if you really felt I needed prayer so badly then just do it, why even ask me? I don't know, if you ask me anyone who is asked "Can I pray for you" is just finding a reason to judge and feel they are better than someone else.

[@tabitas.2719]

Agreed - in my opinion, prayer can/should only be offered after talking to somebody and they have shared that something - whatever it be! - is difficult or hard in their life/bothering them etc. Otherwise, as Molly said, you can wait for them to ask. Oh, and theoretically - prayer is talking to God, no one can stop you from it - you can just pray for people you see or meet in the street in your head - but then this should not be according to their outside appearance, but a general prayer to "help them in whatever struggle they are currently facing."

[@Jimmeh_B]

In my experience you are right. I'd like to add though, the kind of religious people who would ask this are never going to be world leaders (if you know what I mean). Generally I've found that "only have the best intentions" and "say it from a place of love" are just expressions used to try to explain away the sadistic and insulting behaviour. I'm an atheist, I was baptised christian but I denounce all of that. I don't need the guilt to keep my moral compass in check, and I don't understand anyone that does. I can say this though, there is NO WAY I would do or say any of these five things to anyone, ever. Also, Blind Girl is beautiful.

[@LifeofBecks]

I agree, (I was raised and baptized Christian but left Christianity about 2 years ago) I also wanted to add that I feel like a lot of the time when people ask “can I pray for you” it’s to make themselves feel better, to make them feel like they did something good.

[@zokoravonyensloh]

When someone asks that you should answer whith "Why? Do I look sick?" They can't say yes bc that would be rude and saying no, well...

[@racheldennison8839]

I am a Christian too. I've been sick my entire life. I was a child when I first became sick. So many people would surround me and pray for me. So many people yelled at me "if you only believe," "stop accepting your illness," or "you just have to take your healing." It messed me up. As a sick child I suddenly felt like it was my fault that I was sick. I laid in bed at night awake praying, "God, Im trying so hard to believe like they say. I believe." Then people told me if I wanted to be healed I had to stop saying I was sick and tell people I was healed. So I did that. I started lying. I told everyone I was fine. I stopped calling my doctors. Guess what? I didnt get better. I got sicker (duh). I fell into depression and I blamed myself for my illness. I couldnt figure out what I was doing wrong. It took a long time to heal the emotional pain these "prayers" caused. Now I only let a select number of people I know and trust pray for me. I can't say that I understand healing completely but I do know now that it was never my fault, God never wanted someone to yell at me about my healing (all throughout scripture, He never did) and that God will always be there with me.

[@luciafrau125]

PLEASE READ Hi Molly, I have a question... Yesterday I saw a blind guy trying to cross a street and he didn't go in a straight line so he had a little trouble finding the end of the crosswalk to get on the sidewalk. I wanted to approach him and through your videos I know I could have offered him my elbow to grab, but I didn't know how to approach him without scaring him... Any tips for another similar situation? PS: If anyone reading this comment doesn't mind I would really appreciate if you can give it a like so there are more probabilities of Molly seeing this. Thanks

[@wheeliedeaf]

Lucía Frau I am not blind or visually impaired but am heavily involved in disability awareness. Best thing is going up to someone, in normal tone just say hi then then ask if they need help. Don’t physically touch as they could be fine and that may disorientate a person when trying to concentrate. If you go to Twitter there is a hashtag trending called #JustAskDontGrab which shows the issues that happen when people suddenly try to help without asking and really useful links on best ways to approach. Hope this helps a little.

[@luciafrau125]

@@wheeliedeaf it really does, thanks. But still how would you come up to someone who is blind and talk to them without them suddenly getting scared or something? Like, I think of myself, and I would definitely jump (the truth be told I'm a really jumpy person, I get scared very easily)

[@wheeliedeaf]

@@luciafrau125 Gonna ask my Blind and Visually Impaired Twitter activists who can definately answer this one.

[@luciafrau125]

@@wheeliedeaf thanks!

[@wheeliedeaf]

@@luciafrau125 So I asked people I knew on Twitter and got some good responses. Here is the link to my tweet: twitter.com/deafpassenger/status/1168511884137512960?s=19

[@Tiawia]

I know that trick too like Gallop. "Keep sleeping."

[@harveyabel1354]

Oh, but it takes a LOT of practice ;) (back me up here, Molly!)

[@tallulahbyng8921]

Woooaaahhh you must have gone through lots of training to learn that one you and gallop are so smart 😁😁😂

[@brucedienst7553]

Tiawia there’s 666 likes

[@reederkids684]

And then her smile😂

[@carsoncat8690]

Number five had me shook. Who the hell would think saying that to anyone is okay?

[@ievaa.3930]

CarCar Gummybear believe me people like this exist

[@MissCutiePie20]

I know right! If someone says that to me or my family. They are going to get a punch in the face. That makes my blood boil.

[@Ilovevintage77]

CarCar Gummybear people say these type things to us yes. It’s horrifying. I was told “how difficult it was for your parents with you as a child. Yours was considered an incurable disease and it was very hard on them. They never could get insurance on you!” Excuse me crazy man? Except this was a life coach hired by my job to train us in leadership

[@aly7843]

i’ve heard this from several people including some family members. its ridiculous.

[@MrMwmussel1]

CarCar Gummybear I really think it goes back to a time not long ago when you were set off to a school, home, or other institution for any and all disabilities.

[@bigtonka82]

If someone gets offended by this video then they have some serious issues lol.

[@jordiflower]

bigtonka82 yep

[@Jhany810]

It's probably the 54(currently) people who disliked this video.

[@peebz-342]

bigtonka82 I’m offended that I wasn’t able to eat cuz I’m addicted to Molly’s videos 😂

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Molly: Gallup keep sleeping. Gallup: I’m not in my harness you can’t tell me what to do, but since it’s a good idea I’m going to do it anyway.

[@thescarletteve]

Wild_Lee Coyote YES

[@Mozzi_Sauce]

Also, most of his commands are in French

[@theyluvbentley]

Gallop

[@livin4thelamb499]

I looked over at her make-up table and was like huh...why doesn't she have a mirror? ... *facepalm*

[@rogerwilco2]

Heheheheh. I'm a guy and didn't notice.

[@limiv5272]

I've been staring at that table while watching many of her videos and my brain just can't accept that she doesn't need a mirror

[@joanaguayoplanell4912]

That's what is called getting a brain fart

[@jannaandlogan9231]

Called she is blind

[@jamievee8375]

Lol it’s okay as long as you realized it XD it sucks how there’s this stereotype about how blind people look that we grow up with cuz if they don’t look like the stereotype you kinda forget when you simply look at them that, then when you remember no duh she doesn’t need a mirror she can’t see

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Number two reminds me of when people would say “i have a gay friend. Do you know them?” Not a club buddy lol

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

exactly! hahaha

[@sleepyhead1707]

That kinda backfires on me tbh because I know like every gay person in my village

[@shalacarter6658]

The city we live near is small enough that, yes, most Deaf ppl know each other. :)

[@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483]

Molly Burke I do not like when they say you should see a nutritionist because it's like saying because you're blind you're fat and with my condition I have waking and I don't like on they see it

[@randomsucc3897]

I’m Polish and I’m at uni and have been asked before if I know someone’s Polish friend lol

[@thomascoysh4114]

"why don't you wear glasses?" damn if only I'd thought of that 🤔

[@Positivekitten]

Thomas Coysh Oh my gosh, if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me that I would be retired on a tropical island that I own. My favorite response is “Oh wow, I’ve been dealing with this for my whole life and none of the dozens of eye specialists that I have ever been to have ever suggested this! It took you, a random person in the grocery store who saw me trying to read the soup cans, to find the cure!”

[@blindcharo8455]

People ask me that all the time as well

[@bbghoul_x]

😂😂😂

[@gryffindore7]

I got asked that one last night at the bar 😂 im like dude have you seen the price of them plus itd be a waiste since they wouldnt help anyway it's a brain thing my eyes are fine 😂

[@blindcharo8455]

@@gryffindore7 same its a brain thing for me too. But sometimes it's fun to tease dumb people.

[@antheavarda9533]

-Can I pray for you? -I'd rather you prayed for world peace. That would make me so happy! :)

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

That one gets to me. I was raised Catholic. Since the age of eight I prayed my heart out, and my joints only worsened. I would rather someone ask, "How are you doing today?". That shows they actually care, and aren't just trying to make themselves feel better, like, "wow, I am SUCH a good person for praying for that poor cripple, go me!!".

[@jules5215]

'can I pray for you?' Me: I would really like to win the lottery

[@lamelinna]

Jules Reed lol that would be a good thing to answer

[@ghyslainabel]

Jules Reed, I would instead answer, "sure, you can pray Ares, the god of War, for me to have a stronger arm.", Or any other Greek god for whatever they do.

[@KateSitka]

Perfect! Lol!

[@curiousfirely]

I try to re-direct, and say something like 'I'm fine, but there's lots of people living with poverty and violence that could use the prayers instead.'

[@NetAndyCz]

Well, the concept of prayer to me is to allow people to cope with a difficult situation, to calm down and meditate. It (somewhat) helps the person praying. It does not affect others all that much and if you want to help someone there are other ways to help them. And it does not help people to grow their limbs (or retinas) back.

[@Katannjones]

"So, no, I don't know your blind friend. But, also, still tell me their name because, um, I might know them" 😂

[@elorahancock6326]

Kit Kat ok as a blind person this is truuuuue honestly

[@farrah1810]

“gallop, keep sleeping” he’s amazing 😂lol ily!!

[@wheelz8240]

as a man in a wheelchair....I, when asked if someone can pray for me say, "sure but don't pray for my physical healing because God already made clear to me that my wheelchair is my pulpit."

[@jordy4765]

Jannell Meagher it’s religious because “God” itself IS RELIGIOUS. You can pray without already saying that you have a belief towards God.

[@WW-jh2ge]

Jannell Meagher whooooosh

[@LilCountrryGal77]

What a beautiful response!

[@sunflashfuturesailor]

Jannell Meagher lmao did you even read his comment??

[@tuiguy-williams7087]

Jannell Meagher prayer is not for everyone... Sometimes it just makes people feel uncomfortable and 100% aware that people think you are a burden. My issues are incurable, im not religious and if im not in a good headspace someone asking to pray for me will ruin my day... But sure go on forcing your beliefs on people because you believe it's a good thing.

[@liannedegraaf2616]

100% agree with you about the prayer thing. I’m blind from RP as well, and struggle with religion quite a lot. You don’t know where someone is in their vision loss journey, so back off.

[@rhe188]

Also, why ask? If they really think the person is suffering, surely they'd pray anyway? It's like they are asking to get public recognition.

[@jordiflower]

rhe188 amen

[@holly._.1]

Number 5 actually took my breath away I cannot believe anybody would say that its offensive to parents children and to you and I can’t believe you actually had to tell people not to say that xx I love you so much kisses from Scotland 😍😁

[@leilafass3145]

Yh I am in the foster system and someone saying number 5 is one of the worst things you could say to a human being

[@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531]

I was adopted at 16 and my mother wanted to keep me and my brother but was unable to take care of us and we were taken from her so assuming that people are put in the foster system because their parents didn’t want them is hurtful lots of parents are unable to properly take care of their children not that they don’t want to but are unable to all three of my siblings adopted and blood related were in the system because their family was unable to keep their kids saying this to anyone is disgusting . My younger adopted sisters Birth mother went on the run with her when she was a child because she didn’t want to give her up but her mental health deteriorated over the years and eventually they government took her child now my sister away . When I was in school I was terrified to let people know I was in the foster system because I was afraid of how they would treat me It wasn’t until I was adopted that I let people know because I would introduce my adopted siblings to my friends and they would be confused because we are different races . Saying your lucky your parents kept you is insulting to the person you are saying it to and their parents luckily no has said it to me because I would give them a good oil smack to the face no matter who said it it’s so demeaning

[@mahailia3982]

Why?

[@Clara-uw2lb]

I am lucky enough to have an amazing family but I know some don't. So, if I'm in an argument with someone I would never say anything like 'you're adopted' because I know that it could offend lot's of great people.

[@leilafass3145]

It is very effensive and upsetting so I am glad people are realising that

[@leilafass3145]

My parents died in a car crash so it wasn't like they didn't keep me like it's so offensive

[@LieutenantSheep]

I can’t get over number 5. How does it occur to someone to say that?

[@MrMwmussel1]

Julia S because at one time if you had any type of disability you would be sent off to some home, school, or institution where you could be properly cared for. It was the expert recommendation for a long long time.

[@rowan7817]

Julia S omg! That literally makes me want to cry, who in their right mind would say that! It’s horrible,

[@laura-sandy1492]

BabyGoatInASweater Wow I didn’t actually know that, I think that is quite horrible though and I can’t believe people actually say things like that.

[@pizzfizzplnt]

Same that is so insane to me that someone would say that!

[@kailynloper5208]

I’m obsessed with your hair!! Yours is the epitome of hair goals 😍

[@annieann1653]

It's so 1000% beautiful 😍

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Aw, thanks! :D

[@rowebil00]

@@MollyBurkeOfficial Love you!

[@samanthaworthen1845]

Yassss its so cute

[@mattmorbel3921]

Can you do things not to ask a person with a service dog? I think someone big needs to talk about service dog etiquette

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

AWESOME idea. Number one would definitely be do not ask if you can pet the dog!!!

[@kiwithebunny2793]

YES That is such good idea and yes number 1 should be Don't ask to pet a service dog

[@mattmorbel3921]

Agreed!

[@RockingStar1011]

She's got a video done about it already! A few actually, I think. Search for 'Service Dog' on her channel. If I remember right, look for a Pet Peeves video :D

[@Joliie]

Read her book, its in there as well.

[@riseabove3133]

“Can I pray for you?” feels condescending ... yes YES absolutely. So glad you said this. If theywant to pray, go ahead and pray between you & your God. They don’t have to stop you and make public display of it.

[@JayeEllis]

Even Jesus said, "always pray in private."

[@kay8652]

me: *turns my volume up* Molly: FISH OIL IS NOT GOING TO GIVE ME MY SIGHT BACK" me: 😳😳

[@katiejones3894]

MoOnLiGhT28 OMG I DID THE EXACT THING 😂😂😂

[@irateamatsu]

*lol*

[@Robbie32]

I literally just did this, seconds after reading your comment XD

[@cloudsncats]

Molly: "Gallop, keep sleeping." Gallop: "Master Molly has spoken. 😴😴😴"

[@rowan7817]

Sara Webb I laughed so hard at that part😂 molly really knows how to make us happy!

[@leonie1746]

“You’re lucky your parents kept you” Hahaha yeah diagnosed age 20, imagine my parents leaving me on the step of a fire station

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

I am adopted lol, and the way molly said this was really accurate. I’ve had people make fun of it (I’m happy where I am now, I have a great family now so I can just laugh) they’re like “you’re parents didn’t want you” and I’m just like “yeah they did, I GOT ADOPTED” it takes so much effort to adopt a child (especially cause I’m from another country) it’s really funny!😂

[@safiyyahmuhammad144]

Stuffed Animal exactly! That is a badass comeback 😭👏🏽

[@chrystia5462]

@@annoyingmusiclover1936 my boyfriend, my friend, and my mom are adopted and they're actually the ones that make the parents didn't want them jokes lol everyone find comfort in different ways and it's bomb you came out on the better side ❤️

[@annoyingmusiclover1936]

Chrystia yeah depends on the situation, I do that too!😂😂 I am very fortunate with the life I have but I still joke lol

[@panigbrowardcollege]

“I hear if you eat oranges your eyesight gets better.” Me: Well yes but actually no.

[@nataudia]

CherryRoses in my country is the same, but with carrots, I’m not blind at all, but I’ve heard from a number of people that I should eat more carrots because i use glasses🤦🏻‍♀️

[@gothempress]

You must be midwestern. "Yeah, no." or "No, yeah" or the ever favorite "Yeah, maybe not." is a staple in the Mitten State at least.

[@TheShizzlemop]

@@gothempress no, the "well yes, but actually no" is a common meme these days.

[@ronifurr]

Not blind. But I do have astigmatism, and I love orange juice. If this was real I would have 2020 vision lol

[@gothempress]

@@TheShizzlemop lol sorry I wasn't being literal, but that didn't translate too well over the internet. It's also a running meme in the midwest to talk like that.

[@alechyre1115]

“If you’ve ever said any of these things don’t feel bad” Except maybe #5... that’s one of the most awful things I’ve ever heard.... As a person who uses a wheelchair and prays, you did a great job explaining #3... I definitely agree

[@Hopesclan]

These are the people who try to convince the parents to send the kid away... it is ruining their family and you don’t want to get attached. Yup. They do this. I’m not joking.

[@moehatfield348]

I have a hearing disability and can’t listen to audio books, would you ever consider publishing it as a physical copy?

[@idislikemints]

Or make an online version of it.

[@LonelyTakahashiYui]

I heard something about an e-book, but not that sure

[@DylanGirl7]

She said there is an ebook or transcript so people who are deaf would be able to read it. It’s in one of her videos.

[@rogerwilco2]

I think she said there is a PDF as well.

[@joannestark3023]

Might be up on Kindle? Not sure.

[@ElizabethH74]

I'm disabled and when I was a child I'd have random strangers come up and tell me they would pray for me, or they'd touch me and say something like "in the name of Jesus be healed." It hasn't happened in a long time, but I remember very well how awkward and uncomfortable it is.

[@erin4930]

When I was a child I was told by an elder in my church that "If I was a good girl God would make me walk." 25 or so years later I am still not walking and that's ok with me. I know I will be running in Heaven.

[@IshaRancour]

Eh... those pesky witch doctors. They don't do it from the goodness of their hearts... They do it for their own ego and public recognition. And I thought that pride and vanity were sins...

[@personincognito3989]

@@IshaRancour there's good and bad in every group let's be real

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

It's VERY upsetting. One time when I was on a bus and using my cane, a woman just randomly wobbles up to me(our buses are top heavy haha) and just starts, at the top of her lungs, shouting, "In Jesus name, I ask you HEAL this young woman! This child is suffering, dear lord!!!" and the like, holding her hands over me. I yeeted off that bus asap.

[@IshaRancour]

@@lizthedisjointedzebra692 And I bet that she got a pat on her back from her group for that performance. Sure, there are good and bad in every group but some groups are reinforcing bad behaviour. And this 'holier then though' magic exorcism BS is all bad. People shouldn't be harassed in the street like that. I am sorry, that you had to experience that, Liz.

[@akthehigh]

The "Can I pray for you?" question feels condescending even for me and frankly I find it insulting sometimes as well, and I'm not blind.

[@Cozycultcreations]

I think a more appropriate question would be "is there anything that I can pray for you about?" I come from the perspective that I'm not assuming you need prayer because you are less of a person but if you would or even a loved one would like a little prayer, good vibes, positive thoughts, ECT... But I understand the annoyance if they are assuming that they are gonna heal you! I had a stroke about a week ago (I'm only 37) and a couple prayed for me at the store. It was fine until they went on and on for what seemed like an eternity! Then they just made me uncomfortable. Like they asked if I felt different. I'm like ummm...no... Make it short and sweet, not long creepy and like I'm at a holy rollers revival...

[@janemh5866]

Jennifer I get that but I think it’s most appropriate for people to just keep their religions to themselves and not try and push it on people all the time, it really shouldn’t be something that comes up unless you’re talking to a friend or family and the conversation is about that. Also I’m sorry you had a stroke that bloody sucks especially so so young!!! I really hope you’re recovering well!

[@Cozycultcreations]

@@janemh5866 thanks! Yeah, it's not fun at all! It's also okay to decline an invitation to prayer. It doesn't (or shouldn't) offend someone trying to be nice and not a religious dick. I'm Christian not religious.

[@IshaRancour]

@@Cozycultcreations Did they think that prayer is a magic spell?

[@angelinataylor7419]

If someone is going to do it I think there is a better way to say it, for example: “Is there something bothering you that you feel open talking about that I can pray for?” Or something

[@lucypasehuam2897]

Wow she understands adoption in a real way that’s great!!! (I’m adopted)

[@j.hirtzel5622]

I'm also adopted and i'm so happy that she understands it like that! She's so kind to think about how it could be offensive for adopted people while this comment is absolutely rude, inappropriate and offensive to anybody. I didn't even think about that aspect! I was just like "who the hell tells that to someone??"

[@lemmymeringue8528]

@Bebe Yeah girl, FUCK that. It's not your fault that you were born from someone who clearly wasn't ready or willing to have you, and I hope people in your situation try to see that. As an outsider looking in, I'm trying not to sound like, condescending or anything. I just think that everyone deserves happiness and the comfort of knowing that they belong on this Earth.

[@peebz-342]

Lucy Park SungHee Amarel When I was young I always cried at night and wished I was adopted I’m not joking every day I was like “adopted ppl ARE SO LUCKY THEYRE SO COOL!!” I used to live with an abusive father and he’s a drug addict he drinks alcohol smokes cigs punches us until we pass out for no reason~ my sister used to hide me in the closet while taking the hits for me Q-Q

[@pilaracevedo2078]

@Bebe I think that ir your mother didn't want you, then you were given the chance of people choosing want you and not "being loved" because your genetic relation forces to do so (that's something that as non adopted I've always felt), instead they love you because they know who you are, your great personality and how far you've get in life. That's just my opinion, wish you the best

[@lexieschreiber7866]

Me too!!!

[@alysonlowman6304]

I totally relate to you on the whole praying thing. When I was first diagnosed with my disabilities the church I was going to continued to tell me, “we’re praying for you, God will heal you” and it gave me false hope that I would get better. My attitude has now changed and I’m proud to rep my community however it was very discouraging at 8/9 years old.

[@screechypterodactyl8104]

I feel #3 I once had a lady legit almost start a prayer circle during a benefit to try "healing me" which of course caused me to go into a totally avoidable panic attack and leave in the middle of my volunteering shift 🙃

[@pattykittenguru8296]

OMG the whole "can I pray for you" thing is so irritating . Thanks for mentioning it . Ive been a paraplegic for over 40 yrs .... too many times its happened .

[@elizabethstephens8801]

MOLLY THAT SMILE AND JOKE AT THE BEGINNING YES GIRL THAT GIVES ME LIIFE

[@jennabethbeauty]

The "Can I pray for you?" question is so disrespectful! I'm a Christian and even I agree with that. That's like saying God made a mistake. You've helped so many people with your blindness! You dont need to be "fixed". You're an inspiration, Molly. I cant believe someone would say that.

[@muls9571]

Surely a Christian would understand the most that God made people a certain way for a reason. Isn't he all knowing and supposedly doesn't make mistakes?

[@jennabethbeauty]

@@muls9571 Exactly!

[@SurvivalofthePrettiest]

Also you don’t have to ask someone to include them in your prayers. I’m in a wheelchair and also get this, and often times it seems like when strangers ask it’s to make themselves feel better.

[@arsonmarkscheid4381]

what if someone had no idea a person was adopted and said “you’re lucky your parents kept you”

[@mikaylajewkes8663]

Sophie Markscheid I’m adopted and that would hurt so much.

[@melaniegrace7707]

Wow this comment absolutely breaks my heart to think about

[@ruthrahman8289]

I love what you said about "Can I pray for you?" I feel so strongly about this question. I have a health condition that has no cure and the treatments lower my immune system but the pain and effect it has on my life is worth the treatments. When I first got sick I was praying everyday for God to heal me because I had the faith that he could it was not until I changed my prayer to say please help with pain that I got diagnosed. Since then I see how this illness has made me a stronger more compassionate person. I don't want to be healed. Do I want my health to improve? Absolutely but this is part of who I am. I don't want to change me.

[@singingfan]

“Gallop, keep sleeping.” Lol you’re so cute Molly. 😂

[@kiwithebunny2793]

I laugh SO hard

[@NetAndyCz]

Haha, my friend had awesome foolproof commands for a dog. Such as "Come here.... or not" :)

[@karenkeese2057]

My dog is not a guide dog but he's great at the "keep sleeping" trick :D lol

[@melissacombs7947]

LOL...

[@peebz-342]

karen keese Mood x3

[@katiemunro1887]

“You can tell he’s a guide dog he does things on command ‘Gallop keep sleeping’” not sure why but this killed me 😂

[@blackis90pcofmywardrobe]

Funnier when the fact that Gallop only obeys commands spoken in French is taken into account

[@lukacabra7209]

You actually summed up my thoughts on the “can I pray for you” thing pretty damn well. Even with good intention it usually just comes off as rude, conveying that they believe you need to be fixed in some way. I’ve gotten it twice before, once because of my PTSD diagnosis, that one I could let slide since I was struggling a lot with it at the time, though admittedly it still felt rather belittling. The other time however was incredibly offensive since it was because they learned I was gay? Makes me so angry even thinking back on it.

[@kyleethekelt]

Oh, I so hear you. My worst experience was with a taxi driver who would not stop spouting the Bible at me while I was in his taxi. The most frightening thing about that was that he had a captive audience. I could not leave the car as I was in an unfamiliar city and he knew that so he just didn't stop - even when I asked politely, and then not so politely. fortunately the ride was a short one. The orver-riding theme of this video is that people seem to think we should wish to be other than we are - i.e. more like them. How colossally arrogant. I love being blind, mildly mad and many other things.

[@madelinetanner8552]

It’s so amazing to hear somebody on KZbin really understand and talk about adoption and everything that happens below the surface. As someone who was adopted, it is really hurtful to have someone assume that the bio parents simply didn’t want their kid. Love the way Molly explained it!!

[@india239]

Madeline Tanner I’m sure that behind many adoptions there is a lot of heartache. All working well for the baby is the best outcome but hard

[@samikessack9209]

When glitter is red can you see the color? Or do all colors of glitter look the same?

[@b2h316]

She doesn't see colour, only the light and shadow. So she's only going to be able to see that it's shiny not what colour it is

[@Laura-wg1yp]

Molly had said before she can just see the light reflecting off the glitter not the actual glitter so not the colour. But if it’s a light (Like for example different colour lights at Christmas) she can tell if the light is warm toned or cool toned

[@tallulahbyng8921]

She can only see light and shadow

[@Natalie-101]

I love these vids but they anger me so much! How are some people this stupid? Some are done with good intentions, but others are so rude! I feel so bad thinking of people saying these to you (or anyone)... Love you molly, you always help me try to be more careful with how I talk and act with people with disabilities! PS Your hair is adorable I seriously love it you are gorgeous💖

[@RedheadBallerina222]

I get told all of these things all the time for my disabilities. I'm not blind but am Diabetic, Celiac, and Autistic. I have heard all of these for all those Disabilities.

[@katief7047]

RedheadBallerina222 I just commented about how much bs I get from having diabetes T1. People tell me if only I just exercise more, stop eating sugar, use natural supplements, stop using pharmaceuticals and insulin....my incurable disease is going to somehow magically disappear and I won’t die from stopping medication! Seriously, the ignorance and idiocy of some people is really just unbelievable.

[@bbghoul_x]

Uneducated people. Maybe they have a learning disability or they're miserable with their life.

[@spookylife5877]

Meow It's Shannon lol that may be true, I think it depends on the tone they say it, idk I know someone who constantly tells people that im Epileptic,I’m stupid, I don’t remember anything, without my consent to tell someone my illness how dare you, that’s for me to tell if I want to, now many people I’ve met on the long run don’t care of me having Epilepsy they care about me for me but to others I need to see a shrink ‘Couse apparently I’m crazy and dumb, yes I do tend to struggle on focusing but that doesn’t mean I’m dumb

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

Natalie💜 Yes there are stupid people out in the world. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 You know some people really should ask a eye doctor before they start making those comments like this. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 You know I totally understand the can I pray for you comment, but when it is strangers or when it is someone dealing with a difficult disease it feels like the disease is going to be sitting in the corner for the next 500 to 600 years. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 Go online to little for big. com they have onesies bottles, bibs and diapers for people who like to age play.

[@blindcharo8455]

I'm partly blind and I have had people tell me to *just wear glasses" before. I feel your frustration Molly

[@singingfan]

Blind Charo that’s messed up

[@iamsamiam]

Oh my goodness this happened to me all the time too! So many times people ask why don't I wear glasses or act as if it would be fixed with glasses....like no

[@briellec7173]

Ugh same, the issue with being legally blind vs totally blind makes people assume I can just wear glasses and I’m like, friends, no, trust me if I could do anything to help it I would!

[@futuristicspider]

Sorta unrelated, but my friend and a blind person walked into each other recently (no one fell or anything as dramatic as that) and she immediately apologised "omg I'm so sorry I didn't see you!" and the blind guy just went "I didn't see you either" and I started laughing, but my friend was horrified 😂 She thought she'd insulted him. Anyway, I referred her to your channel so she could see there's really nothing she did wrong and learn some more things. Love your channel Molly, I think these kind of videos are great, but I especially love the balance on your channel between just doing fun things and talking about blindness x

[@mashaangelochik]

Lol when I first started reading your comment it started off as a joke. And then I'm like no wait this is a real life story! Thanks for sharing. Really cute. ❤

[@nerysghemor5781]

It sounds like the guy had a good sense of humor! I bet he was also privately having a laugh at your friend proving being sighted doesn’t always mean using said sight correctly!!!! XD

[@futuristicspider]

@@nerysghemor5781 Yeah exactly! XD

[@Hopesclan]

Lol. Those are the things I say to people all the time... today I was told the cafe didn’t have any cinnamon rolls left so I asked what they had. They said “everything you can see here.” My response: “well, I’m blind so it looks like you are out of everything.” It immediately turned into her listing off what they had and all was well, But at times I worry that I just made a sighted person feel like your friend felt. I really just try to run into everything with humor! Your friend wasn’t the first thing he ran into that day!

[@futuristicspider]

@@Hopesclan "run into everything with humour"? was that an intended pun? XD Love your response to the person at the cafe though, you've got sharp wit!

[@Selenelaszlobjj]

I completely get how you feel about the "can I pray for you?" question. I was in a massive knee brace for my ACL injury and this one guy stopped me and asked me what happened to which I told him about my injury etc. He goes off to tell me about Jesus being the "ultimate healer" etc and asked if he could pray for me. He truly believed that my knee would be magically healed instantly after he prayed for healing. I usually say yes because I am also a believer but I've prayed so many times for healing and it's never happened "instantly" as this one man believed it would happen. I am learning how to say "no" to this question.

[@Applee10101]

molly you came and spoke at my small rural public school in about 2012 and I never forgot about you. seeing how far you've come and how large your platform has grown is really incredible. proud of u ❣

[@hedineijenhuis]

Is that a fluffy tanktop? I need that because I can never decide if I like summer or winter more hahaha

[@bbghoul_x]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ScubaX29]

I 100% feel you on the "Can I pray for you?", it's like a backhanded concern. I had someone say that to me because I'm gay which pissed me off some much.

[@jetnut89]

How did they know you are gay.

[@ScubaX29]

jetnut89 if you really must know, I was on a date with a guy and the person must’ve been ease dropping on our conversation.

[@jetnut89]

@zonescat You cant tell who is gay unless someone tells you. Maybe that person wanted to pray for a different reason

[@cassidybrewer]

Fuck that. I can’t believe people still believe in praying the gay away. What the hell

[@minwellitsanicknamebegrate2531]

My Christian neighbor told me that many people say that because they want you and others to think better of them for saying that they are or asking to pray for you .and that if they really felt the need to pray for you they would do it without telling you or others . Unless someone is asking you to pray for them it can come off as rude . She told me this when I told her how someone made me feel uncomfortable because they had asked to pray for me when I didn’t think I had anything to be prayed for turns out she found out I was a foster child and she pitied me .

[@pixin0]

One of my favourites as visually impaired; 'can you not just wear glasses?' Oh my GOD I can't BELIEVE I never considered that, THANK YOU for CURING me

[@lily_haze779]

I’m adopted from China I love that your standing up for what’s right

[@maggie4771]

Me too! I still remember when I was little, kids would say they're sorry to me because I was adopted. Like they're sorry my birth parents didn't want me. 1) I didn't and still don't know why my parents gave me up, but 2) even if they gave me up because they didn't want me, then it's their loss. I turned out great with a loving family and a awesome life.

[@dancervictoriafly]

OMG molly this color is by far my favorite color for you! you look so radient with this hair color! and i know you always say you are always the "cute" one but this color is sexy! love it

[@abirayner9587]

Hi Molly, I always see comments on your videos that say things like 'I always forget she's blind because she's so pretty/confident/good at makeup/fashionable' or similar. What do you think of these comments? To me they never sit right as they seem to imply that someone blind must look/act a certain way or that blind people can't have hobbies such as fashion/makeup and that it's a novel idea that you are the exception. However, these comments always seem to come from a good place so I wanted to know what you thought of them? Love these kind of videos so thank you!

[@Chichirinoda]

I'm not sure all those comments are about this phenomenon, but I just wanted to share: I've forgotten she's blind a lot (how is that even possible?) just because I become so involved in her videos and whatever she's talking about (fashion, travel, whatever). And I just relate to her so much that I think I just forget about it. When I'm focused on the content of the video, I think my brain just goes on auto pilot and assumes she's just like me (sighted) - if that makes any sense. (and then she'll have a 'blind girl moment' and I'll realize I forgot she was blind!) When you get to know someone with a disability (especially an obvious disability), after a while the disability just fades into the background and you just see the person. She goes from "that blind girl" to "Molly" in your mind.

[@Marigold11037]

@@Chichirinoda Going of the end of your comment, I'd assume that feelings like that are good,since she's shown disdain towards being "The Blind Girl"in every video and collab she does. In a way, I suppose it's good because it proves that, yes, she's the same as any of her other viewers, and that being blind doesn't have to limit her, but at the same time it could be seen as people further alienating her...? Please excuse my rambling aha

[@Fe-go2jw]

I do agree that we shouldn't assume blind people can't do this or that. But I still think it's impressive to look that good when you can't see. Her style is amazing. She does have at least one video on how she shops online if people are interested in that. :D

[@meganvandespiegle]

I always forget because of the way she can just grab items! 😂 as a sighted person I can’t even have that much grace

[@annalaugelle]

Where is the shirt you're wearing in this video from?? It's so cute!!

[@courtneymarti8199]

THANK YOU for talking about the hurtfulness of people asking to pray for folks with disabilities! I once had the most awkward interaction with a stranger in Target because he could tell I was in a lot of pain that day (I have chronic pain from a back injury and Late-Stage Lyme Disease - and some resulting mobility issues). He asked if I was okay or needed help, which is kind and totally fine, but after we talked about my situation for a bit, he asked if he could pray for me. It was news to me, but apparently he meant right NOW, so he put his hands on my shoulders (no consent given), closed his eyes, bowed his head, and said a very cliche prayer out loud in the middle of the beauty department. When he was done, he gave me a once-over and asked IF I FELT ANY DIFFERENTLY!!! Like no, my pain did not go away because you tried to BE Jesus at me?!?

[@codebreakeruk6533]

"do you know my blind friend" I *WISH* as a blind person I was in Molly's circle of friends 🤣 As a blind guy I've been asked: "Is sex better since you can't see, ya know because you can feel better than normal people?" Firstly, as Molly has mentioned, not every blind person is open about talking about their blindness, and secondly, even though I am, like Molly, open about my conditions, my sex life is damn private. I've even had a woman who I swear, or at least got the vibes that they only were interested as a "curiosity fuck".

[@gogobubblegum9763]

Can you do a "X amount of things to ask/say to a blind person" I think it would be fun to see!

[@sleepyhead1707]

Yeah like a "how to correctly ask a question to a blind person" so people can be curious but polite

[@rosalyngummer6587]

Serena Peltonen yes! Jessica Kellgren-Fozard did a video like this as well but for disabilities in general!

[@The_blindpizzaguy1300]

Serena Peltonen I would actually like to see a video of what to do instead of what not to do all the time. I think that would be refreshing for a change.

[@Abby-k6m7v]

Hey Molly, how do you keep your hair so healthy!?!?!!! You should do a video on what hair products you use to keep it healthy despite all the bleaching and dyeing. Love you!! ❤️❤️🐝🐝

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

I will for sure!

[@Abby-k6m7v]

Molly Burke Great! Can’t wait for it! 😄😄

[@shalacarter6658]

In past videos, she has talked about the need to stay properly hydrated and also how diet plays a role in strong hair.

[@lexicheeseman8225]

Molly Burke omg yesss please can’t wait 😍

[@rockyreyes9320]

First thing on the list: have you tried *SEEING* ... a naturopath, nutritionist or dietitian.

[@bm0204]

Yeah actually I would have noticed the same thing a few days back but since I have watched one of Molly's video, now I know that using words related to sight aren't offensive because that is the way our language is. So, Molly said something like, I watch youtube, though actually she hears videos but she said it would sound weired to say I listened to your video...And that's how I got to know that it is perfectly fine to use words related to sight if those are the words used in the regular conversations. Molly's videos are educating me about how to be normal around differently abled people and not seem insensitive in our attempts to be overly sensitive.Thank you Molly! For you videos.

[@lilasrich3110]

Haha

[@chrystia5462]

My fiance and I make these jokes all the time because I'm 20/400 😂😂😂 I love when someone tells me to watch where I'm going and I just dead ass tell them I'm blind

[@KateSitka]

Yoga? Essential oils?

[@keira.eq2893]

As an adopted child. I think that when people say your parents didn’t want u. My family wanted a better life for me

[@jessicahjessicah6460]

@KerstinStarforce I'm adopted as well and I agree 100%.

[@phoebelouise7076]

As a disabled and chronically ill person I can so relate to this video. “Maybe you need to exercise more?” “Drink more water!” “My Aunt’s friend’s sister’s cousin has the same disability I totally get what your going through!” Love ya Molly! ❤️ Also I agree with the prayer thing.

[@leea8706]

OMG! As someone who has a chronic illness that’s having a major affect on my health right now if I hear ‘you just need to leave the house more’ or ‘you need more exercise’ etc from my other half or his family I may scream. I have an actual illness, moving my legs a bit more isn’t gonna help, my dr has never suggested that and I’m sick of hearing it, sure if it would help I’d do it, but if I leave the house or walk around for one day I’m absolutely exhausted for three days. The worst part is is it gets in your head and you start questioning if it’s your fault for being ‘lazy’. It makes it worse that my health has gone way down hill recently with no apparent change to my condition. Health and medical conditions are a complete mind fuck honestly.

[@rebelsqu1rrel]

I also suffer from a chronic illness as well as anxiety and depression. I am also a hsp and struggle with social anxiety. It is completely inappropriate to make comments on someone’s illness or disability, and can often make an individual feel worse about themselves or their situation.

[@leea8706]

Audrey Davidson it absolutely does make you feel worse, and honestly we don’t need anything else making us feel worse than we already do. I swear that having a long term health condition gives people a burden complex, we feel guilty that we can’t do as much as other people and rely on others for help, and when they validate our feelings by making us feel like it’s our own fault for being ill or that we can somehow control it it is devastating.

[@alexthompson7346]

As someone losing my sight I really enjoy your content and the fact you always come across so upbeat

[@m.thompson3919]

#5: 😲😲😲 Unless that person was just trying to hurt your feelings, I think #5 is more reflective of the relationship that person has with their parents, and how they have experienced "love" as being conditional and unstable. When people say stuff like that, it's really more about them than it is about you.

[@shystrong307]

Hey Molly I work at a zoo. We have many blind people come to the zoo and I learn so much from them! I love you Molly❤️

[@sweetdevil0702]

No. 5 people should never ever reproduce. What kind of messed up person must one be to say such thing... Thank you for educating us, love ❤

[@addie-eileenpaige6460]

Your last comment you mentioned is something that definitely resonates with me. My parents adopted myself & the rest of my three siblings. You're very right. Sometimes, kids are in the foster/adoption system because legal actions had to be taken. That does happen. However, sometimes, the parents make the choice themselves. It really is a selfless thing to say, "I want the best for my baby, even if I can't give it to him/her, myself." I also had a friend who got pregnant out of a very bad situation and gave her son up for adoption; the couple who adopted him included a woman who struggled with fertility issues. Giving that gift to someone else is the most selfless thing any parent can do for their baby.

[@ZehraShafqat]

Hoooooo boy number 5 hit me hard, how does someone say that to someone? I wasn't expecting it at all.

[@boilerfan18]

There are actually people who say “you’re lucky your parents kept you?” You’re talking about a person not a piece of furniture.

[@Joliie]

that blew my mind! I will tell my ginger friend the next time we meet that he was very lucky his parents kept, they are really nice.

[@Joliie]

That is a flaw in the parent, not the child.

[@leahunfeigned5955]

I was shocked by that one as well. Like seriously, who says something like that?!

[@undynetheundying5743]

WHO WOULD DO THAT?!?!?!?!!!!???!!!?!???! that's rude

[@bethanywilkinson8925]

Point number 5 is just so wrong... how can anyone say that?!?! You're right, no one should ever say that. It's actually awful that this has been said to you, clearly more than once. I know if anyone ever said that to me I'd be so upset... so wrong... Much love 😙😙

[@shannonwolff2599]

You would think after 48 years things would not surprise me as much as they do but the ignorance of some people still shocks me. I am glad you are in a good place now Molly, and although my issues are not the same, I can understand some of the struggle. I have severe crohn's disease which has caused me a lot of issues over the years, and left me in pain on a daily basis. I get asked all the time "how do you handle it so well" and I tell people, "I don't recall being given an option". I can look at the glass as half empty or half full. If I look at it as half empty, I'm not going to enjoy the good days and good times I DO have. As I have told my doctors and others, If I let it make me depressed, then it's won. And I will never let it win. Have a great Thanksgiving, (another Canuck here!!)

[@necrosbitch]

your words about self acceptance really touched me. I myself have a condition that has no cure and mine is an invisible illness that oftentimes manifests itself physically as well. I am still not completely over the "why me" phase, especially because the on-off nature of this disease, but your word about accepting getting better a different way really spoke to me

[@katewallace3268]

I totally understand the “Can I pray for you?” question is completely wrong to ask.

[@teresafeltner6947]

I understand what you are saying about a stranger offering to pray for you. I think you are sassy, self aware & beautiful person from the inside out. I have found your videos helpful. I thought i was a sensitive person but after I watched your videos, I found out quick how ignorant I was, so thanks for speaking out. Im able to help my child understand why not to pet a working dog. I've used your video as a learning tool for him. Your parents have raised you well & I'm sure they are proud of you.

[@saraht8154]

"Have you tried coconut oil?" NO KAREN that won't cure my depression. I hate dealing with those people and I'm sorry you have to.

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

Sarah T 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 It is honestly like saying coconut oil will cure Cerebral Palsy or a stroke. Yeah I am pretty sure it will not. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 The only time someone should think about coconut oil is when they make smoothies.............. or when they are on the beach. If someone hasn't heard from a doctor that coconut oil can cure things like Cerebral Palsy or a stroke or even retinitis pigmentosa, why would they believe something like that. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 It is honestly the craziest thing I have ever heard in my life.

[@korbyngreen7567]

TBH tho that is almost a fair question not for blindness or other diseases.... but I mean come on coconut oil can fix or at least help 90% of things and situations like it’s an amazing thing! Sorry kinda an enthusiast of coconut oil😊

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

Korbyn Green 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 It could possibly help someone who is a delusional wack-a-doodle.

[@oneinfinitesoul]

"You can tell he is the guide dog because he does stuff on command, Gallop keep sleeping, see?"😭🤣

[@amandavandamme9358]

I never usually comment on things. But I just HAD to say that your comment about adoption hit me in the best way. I’m adopted and I was bullied my entire life for “not being wanted”. I feel like no one ever talks about it in a positive light. And I am in so much appreciation that you brought adoption up. I have been watching your videos for a short while but I always love your radiance and great vibes and mostly the fact that you bring the truth to everything you talk about. So thank you for being you! 🥰

[@9wadbi5]

I laughed so hard at the “I noticed you’re missing a left arm I heard eating apples helps grow them back!” 😂😂😂 Just wanted to say- You’re so amazing, Molly!

[@billofalltrades1468]

OMG I have Multiple Sclerosis and I get well you don't look sick, have you tried this diet, my aunt or family member had it and wasn't like you! I also have optic neuritis left eye, hearing impaired right ear.

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

Bill digs the dirt metal detecting Yes it is crazy what people out in the world will ask. I am religious but when someone who is completely healthy is trying so hard to pray for someone who is disabled it is kind of defeating all lives challenges....................................... and trust me God does not put any challenges on someone who cannot handle a hard challenge. 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 I have shunts in my head and I have been through over 50 brain surgeries. One of the things the doctors told my mom when I was younger was I would not live to be in my teens. I am 25 and my birthday was July 27. I am truly blessed to be here another day. 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜 So yes there are obviously people who say things out of ignorance and people who say things out of stupidity but...................... they are all trying to learn because not everybody knows the right words to say.

[@lizthedisjointedzebra692]

FUCKING YES. Sorry, but seriously, I HATE this. I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos, and when I am in braces/using my cane, people always tell me, "you don't LOOK disabled"/"But you're too young to have joint problems!"/"Oh, oregano oil can cure you!"/etc. No. I have a shitty genetic disorder that puts me through hellish pain, bite me. I'm sorry you have to deal with idiots, too. :(

[@shastamarie6984]

Molly: I don’t want to be fixed. Me (also molly): You are perfect. There is nothing to be fixed! everyone is beautiful.

[@sleepyhead1707]

She doesn't want to be fixed because there's nothing to fix

[@mollycress5191]

Me (also Molly): oooh! My name is Molly too!

[@violetsmith5731]

Molly Thompson me(not molly): I feel very left out 🙁

[@AuroraXA]

This pink color of hair suits you so well, Molly!

[@divot_1238]

Molly you are an inspiration. The fact that you can find positivity in everything living as a blind person is amazing. God bless you.

[@gabriellaflory8949]

Thank you for sharing and I will remember all these I hope one day we can meet I love you 🐝❤️🐝❤️🐝❤️🐝

[@harveyabel1354]

I hope you do meet her :)

[@gabriellaflory8949]

Harvey Abel aw thanks I love her so much she is so inspiring!

[@ellagrace5623]

I love you Molly I’ve been a viewer since your virgin hair 😂! Killer bee squad for life!!! 🐝❤️🐝

[@emilyhope3333]

Ella Grace same!!

[@letterborneVods]

Ella Grace me too!

[@MikeJ4196]

She had virgin hair when she did the video with Shane Dawson Although he might be able to help people get half a million new subscribers but Molly is one of the few that's done a good job at retaining their attention

[@sweetheart101227]

Same! Gotta love molly!

[@potatoflips2694]

I, for one, love the sass and raw honesty. Everything you said I 100% agree with! People say the craziest things!!!

[@hayleywood423]

I’m really glad that you brought up the comment on adoption because I am adopted, and while I was growing up, so many times people would ask me, “how do you feel knowing your parents didn’t want you” and I was already dealing with that in my own head, so for someone to say that outlawed, it scarred me inside and just cemented all of these bad feelings that I had about myself. So, I’m really glad that you touched on that, because it’s never okay to tell someone, that they were lucky to be kept, or that you weren’t wanted

[@julianimmonen3941]

I wish I could just hug you, I don’t feel bad I just love how strong you are

[@brandipaez9595]

I have type 1 diabetes and sometimes I relate to the stupid, rud, disrespectful things people ask or say... but yes it is totally different

[@whydoineedtohaveahandle]

I’m gay. Once someone asked if they can pray for me to make god heal me of my “sickness”. Yeah that was a bit weird

[@katybrunner7971]

No perkele holy shit

[@kiwithebunny2793]

Umm...that's...wow...that umm something

[@Jade-5713]

That’s so rude !

[@QlueDuPlessis]

Here's an idea, start praying loudly for that person to be "healed" from their ignorance. (And if you're an Atheist, substitute the name of a comicbook character or something for God)

[@hannahhhlee]

I have Type 1 Diabetes and obviously that's so different from being blind but it's funny how many of these things I can completely relate to. Especially the first one.

[@robdecker516]

hannah lee haha me too, there are so many misconceptions about diseases and disorders

[@Chichirinoda]

omg yes. I also have a chronic illness and I never thought I would relate to a blind person so much. This makes me think that the experience of having a disability is similar even across very different conditions.

[@ninavanwijk3569]

I completely understand the 'can I pray for you' question!! I have celiac disease and people have asked it to me so many times.. I've even had some people at church randomly pray for me when I was younger, without even asking. I see my allergy as a part of who I am, it's a part of my identity and so if someone wants to pray for 'healing' it's almost as if they say that I am not good enough the way I am. At least that's what it sometimes feels like to me. And that's really frustrating. Looking at the comments, I've realized that there are so many people who can relate to this!! It's okay to ask someone if you can pray for them, but just ask "is there anything I could pray for?". That's a lot better than just assuming that the person wants to get rid of their disability or other health issue, if you don't know them. Thanks for being open and honest with us Molly, seems like you're not the only one!

[@HellisBlue]

"Do you know my blind friend?" Its basic the same as "Do you know my gay friend" osv osv.. I have heard that before..