Interviewing My Mom About Raising A Blind Daughter…

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

What other questions would you like my mom to answer? Would you be interested in seeing another video like this one?

[@maryirwin9591]

I love your videos your my fave KZbinr 🤩💕

[@covidcrafters2565]

Hi!!!!!

[@natashaw401]

Def see ur mom in more videos

[@Ethelseaborn]

I didn’t realize I was so early. I love your channel Molly. I am only a year younger than you but I learn so much from you. I am so happy for you and your success.

[@arwynnnnn]

My question for mama bee is : we’re you both always on the same page about the stages of going blind or did molly have to give you a little more of her perspective on going through it later?

[@ollywood8030]

She should interview her brother, too:))

[@hannahl5903]

Yes

[@amyj4106]

OLLYwood yes!! And maybe her dad :)

[@ollywood8030]

@@amyj4106 yeah

[@reggieblack1672]

That would be great!

[@C0ntrabanda]

Honestly this video is not about blindness, it's about healthy family relationships. And it gives me so much hope 💜

[@sophie8322]

I LOVE YOUR HAIR.

[@C0ntrabanda]

@@sophie8322 thank you! You're so sweet (as well as this entire comment section!) 💜

[@leoniepoortman]

Yeah it makes me wonder what it would feel like to have parents that would truly care about you. Its amazing to watch the love

[@user-ch1jp8yk6b]

i think this is great because we get to know your mom’s point of view as a parent.

[@myname-rz4zk]

That’s kinda the whole point

[@brookes7020]

This is my name she was just being nice and she liked it chill

[@thesecretwindowspot1298]

Agree❤️

[@Gajoobles]

@@brookes7020 Nothing mean about the reply, it is accurate. Also nothing wrong with the original comment either. Sounds like you need to take your own advice.

[@myname-rz4zk]

Brooke Strollo I know. It wasn’t meant to be said in a mean way.

[@kristayamashita.8911]

Niamh is also one of my friend's name. She tried to tell someone "like Steve but with an "n." And they said "Steven?"

[@oceane7113]

Oh my God, you killed me 🤣🤣🤣 !

[@May-us5rj]

they're not wrong thooo, but defo not right 🤣

[@missrobinhoodie]

That happened to me with my name Ina. I told the starbucks employee „Like Nina but without the N“ and he writes „Nia“ 😅

[@MandyRoy425]

HAHAHAHAHA Steven

[@oceane7113]

@@missrobinhoodie Wrong N, try again 🤣

[@annaleffler2386]

Your mom has such a pretty accent

[@annaleffler2386]

Molly you just made my whole year

[@salimali5019]

I agree! For a short while lived in Ireland and I fell in love with the country. When I heard her accent I thought "this sounds like home"

[@annaleffler2386]

I don’t have a pretty accent apparently compared to some of my friends I sound like a southern belle I don’t even live in the Deep South like you know Georgia and Louisiana where in the rural parts they have thick southern accents

[@reggieblack1672]

I love the Irish and Scottish accents! They’re so musical!

[@AnnaNicoleVinopal]

I see Molly have this habit of talking over people when she films with others, and it was cute to see her mom silently calm that down at one point in the beginning of the video. Very respectful but very effective.

[@ShekaaLee]

I saw tht too . They have a beautiful working relationship. ❤️

[@shellab33]

Its so hard to watch her do that at times, I'm glad to see her mom calm her like you said and be able to finish what she's saying.

[@megankennett9169]

It drives me nuts when she talks over people. I know its probably in no way intentional, it's just one of those things that gets under my skin.

[@christinalives]

But you have to consider, when you can normally see you have the ability to see non verbal expressions and cues in peoples faces, she cannot.

[@amyj4106]

@@christinalives True, I do the same due to having bilateral cochlear implants, I can't always hear everything that's going on so can sometimes do the same.

[@tbauacruz644]

I literally would not know anything about blindness and blind stuff without you.❤️💜

[@ViTheWay]

Same here, there isn’t anywhere near enough blind representation in media. It’s amazing that Molly is able to be so open and Honest with her audience.

[@eefarooney4559]

Same

[@eefarooney4559]

She’s AMAZING

[@brooklynn1946]

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mandyboggs8086]

Same

[@CaptainSuzySparrow]

It breaks my heart thinking of all the kids who can't complete their going blind bucket list because they don't live with such awesome parents or have the funds or the access to do the things they want to do, like skiing or seeing the Grand Canyon, etc. 💔

[@rosiecaddick8719]

I know what you mean I used to look after a blind boy when I was at school basically was like his human guide dog as we had all the same classes together honestly gives makes you feel so greatful you have sight when you hear someone talk about how they remember being 5 and being able to see but now not being able to see I so hope he's doing better now

[@malouelise2536]

Molly does ski! She has a video on it :)

[@avacado965]

I’m so glad your mom raised you like she did. You are a strong and living proof being blind doesn’t make you weak.

[@realrafafan]

So I see a lot of people talking about Molly’s tendency to speak over others - her mom in this instance - in the comments section. I would just like to add to the conversation by informing everyone that there is something called sensory input and motor output. When all of our senses are working properly I think it’s easy for us to be unaware of all of the cues - whether they be social, environmental, haptic, auditory, or visual - that we are constantly picking up in our interactions with other people. Sensory input is when the body gathers information through our various senses. After the brain has processed the information it’s gathered, impulses are then prompted from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands, which is called motor output. Someone may take a breath, have their eyes light up, etc that lets us know when to interject or pause during a conversation. These are all visual cues that Molly wouldn’t have due to her impaired sight. Molly’s channel is super informative, but there are other resources to learn about various sensory related disabilities, or disabilities in general as well. Above all, pls remember to be thankful for the many, many “small” things we take for granted every day including our ability to walk, talk, smell, taste, touch, hear and see.

[@5-minutehiitzoneworkout3]

I have a hearing disability. Once I was fitted with proper high technology advance hearing aids. My world change. My motor skills and cues that I didn't have suddenly improved dramically. Listening more and understanding brought more value into my conversation and relationships with others improved. I so glad that a friend turned me unto a audiologist who so happen for be hearing impaired brought the experience to a whole new level. And this same friend shared this video to me about Molly. This is more info and understanding and who we share similiar situations but from different disability.

[@Tootsie-yj1rz]

💯agreed

[@sophiekerr8964]

I can't tell who's more fabulous: Momma Bee or Molly!

[@hannahtikvah]

They make a fabulous team!

[@misa3154]

Or Gallop! Or all of them!

[@Noccynocnoc]

Both!!!

[@hootieq]

Don’t forget about lavender

[@IshaBoom]

I love Niamh’s answer to the first question on what the hardest thing about Molly being blind was: that Molly stubs her toes a lot because she doesn’t wear slippers 😂

[@carolinequaine5706]

anybody else binge watch Molly’s old videos on days she doesn’t post??? no.. just me?

[@vassilikistamatopoulou8481]

It’s note only you I see Mollys old videos

[@sophiaclapp912]

Nope I do it when she posts and doesn't posts.

[@OurMessyHouse]

Yes!!

[@misa3154]

I do xD

[@stephanieabutler]

I love watching her every day 😍

[@orphan961]

I’m Irish and I always see people getting confused about Molly’s Mom’s name and I like forget that people don’t know that Niamh is a name 😂 it’s like an inside joke for the Irish viewers.

[@siennaroberts4242]

I had a friend at school (I’m English) called Niamh. When molly said her mums name was Niamh I was like ok. But then she said how to pronounce it and spell it and then I realised that clearly it wasn’t a common name in America 😂

[@esto4978]

barryst 86 I know like 5 Niamh’s and I’m in Scotland

[@autist1689]

@@esto4978 lots of Irish immigration into Scotland over the last few hundred years, so Irish names are quite popular here

[@laurenw1168]

I got a job email from someone named Meadhbh once and I was so confused lol I didn't want to mess it up so I called the company back and had to ask about their last name and how you pronounce the first name. Also had to ask to find out it was a woman lol. I work with a lot of middle eastern and Indian people, but none of them knew how to pronounce it either and we could not figure out where the person was from lol

[@emmahandy1512]

In in England and I've seen 2 Niamhs and a few Siobhans too lol

[@silkypappas]

we need more momma B in front of the camera 🐝 ❤️

[@sarahjo5570]

Niamh is such a good mother. Like she doesn't have the toxic pride a lot of other parents get of "I'm the only one who can help my child" or "something happened to my child therefore it's my fault", she's just like "okay this is happening and I'm not an expert so lemme find someone who is" and she's just so kind and lovely. I wish my family was like that.

[@lijohnyoutube101]

I am very similar to her and have 2 special needs kids. Your comments are extremely odd to me I have never thought only I could help or blamed myself. I am sorry you have people in your life like that, hopefully they are getting good therapy!

[@sarahjo5570]

@@lijohnyoutube101 oh my parents would never do therapy, theyre perfect in their eyes

[@catinabox3048]

@@lijohnyoutube101 I don't see how her comment is odd. My mom is a great mom, but she definitely was quite offended whenever my teachers would send me to a counselor or suggest that I needed to see a professional. She was like, if a parent can't help, why would a stranger be able to? This is especially pertinent to mental and behavioral issues where people often read it as a result of bad parenting. So when a teacher suggested I needed help, her instinct was to take it as an insult on her parenting. As an IVF patient myself, I've definitely also seen many cases of people in our community who overthink every little thing and attribute their numerous miscarriages, stillbirths, and birth defects to anything they could even think of, even those that have been disproven medically to make a difference. Tested embryo didn't implant? Man, I should have done an extra session of acupuncture! I should have insisted on lying down after transfer! I should have been on bedrest! I should have walked around more! I should have done more testing! Miscarried a tested embryo? I shouldn't have carried those groceries! I shouldn't have picked up my toddler! I should have practiced more social distancing! I shouldn't have tripped over that backpack! I should have taken more supplements! I should have checked my progesterone every few days! I should have taken a two-minute warm shower instead of a ten-minute hot one! Etc. etc. It's human nature to think about what you could have done differently to make sure that your child is the best they can be. And I think subconsciously, a lot of people WANT to blame someone. And more so, they WANT to know that they can make a difference. They don't want to acknowledge that they were just dealt the wrong cards. In these situations, often the easiest person to blame is yourself. And in my my mom's case, the teacher.

[@samalsrei5089]

That‘s a lovely way to respond to disability : )

[@katbhc102]

Your Mom did the most amazing job at raising you, she raised you as the most kind, genuine, helpful, amazing and bright spirited person, she couldn’t have done a better job! ❤️

[@broadwaylover5384]

Something I realized the other day watching Molly's videos, I wonder how places are handling braille signs during the pandemic. I hope those are some of the frequently touched surfaces businesses are regularly sanitizing since people are relying on them heavily.

[@hailyjohnson407]

Disability awareness is important in this craziness. I work at a grocery store and I had a deaf customer trying to ask me for a bigger container of salt and I understood what he was asking, but he couldnt understand me back because I dont know a lot of sign language aside from like "yes, no, please, thank you" etc. He gave up trying to understand me after a couple tries and motioned for me to pull down my mask so he could read my lips. (It was very hard to explain without words that he had the biggest size and there were not any bigger ones.) It's made me realize that I should probably try to learn more sign language, but I took 6 years of german between high school and college, and I am currently learning spanish because I live in a large city with a large immigrant population. Its hard to learn multiple languages at once. This pandemic has really made me realize though how the restrictions we have right now make it even harder for people with disabilities.

[@brianneb3118]

Haily Johnson I was just thinking about how face masks make it more difficult for deaf people, it’s really a problem

[@hailyjohnson407]

@Ashley Buchanan thats honestly so simple but I've never thought of doing that! Thank you! I'll have to find my little notepad to carry with me at work.

[@cecefernandes5657]

I study ASL in school and I've noticed the mask thing is a big problem in the deaf community. So if the deaf individual is not able to go somewhere with a hearing companion or able to have a clear mask, then I would recommend either learning signs related to your job, the classic "I know little sign" so they know to use basic gestures or just have pen and paper or phone (so you can type) on hand.

[@reggieblack1672]

I didn’t even think about that, you’re right! Molly please answer this

[@annapettit8045]

I find yelling your mom's first name is much more effective than "mom" when you're lost in a grocery store 😂 def better for getting their attention

[@RiverWoods111]

yeah, yelling "mom" in a grocery store however does get the attention of twenty other women you don't know. LMBO!

[@amberprice2023]

I always find it interesting that when you do hear a child yell mom you automatically know if it's your child or not lol

[@dicisparkle8439]

Yes, totally!!

[@devongrace2267]

3:07 is it bad that I laughed when her mom pushed her arm down when she started to interrupt and molly immediately got quiet?😂 Love you guys!💕💕🌻

[@MelodieCastonguayN]

I noticed this too! And right after the ad for her merch as well. Literally looking through the comments to see if anyone else did.

[@beastlybabes7737]

Molly actually needs to stop interrupting so much.. it was actually hard to watch q

[@ivypanda3594]

@@beastlybabes7737 geeze give her a break

[@MelodieCastonguayN]

Beastly Babes I mean it’s literally her channel. I didn’t think it was hard to watch at all.

[@karinaluis2741]

I noticed that too and it got me thinking... she probably interrupts more often than a sighted person because she can’t see subtle nonverbal cues that the other person is about to speak or would like to speak. We probably subconsciously see those cues and know not the interrupt. But I’m not an expert so really I don’t know! Just a thought. I’d love if she addressed it from her perspective.

[@rebekahl840]

It is so satisfying that Molly's hair matches her top, and Niamh's top matches her hair.

[@stephanieabutler]

Yes!!!

[@bethalice5505]

For me it’s like the opposite, my mum is blind so I live my life being raised by a blind person. (My mum also has retinitis pigmentosa like molly but still has some-very little sight)

[@allisond.46]

You could make a video on that, too.

[@vallerina_2]

How interesting it is like the roles are reversed.

[@krtierney]

I like your perspective, Beth. I hope you both are having a nice week!

[@susanrooney8410]

I vote for an interview with Beth and Niamh as I'd be fascinated to get Beth's view on this!

[@aleesha-janedenning8532]

my friends called Niamh and i have so many nicknames for her like nim, nymph or nemo or nioamh like the sound of a car going past 😂

[@penguinlover3115]

Aleesha Denning HeLLo NyEuuUUuuuUuuummmmm

[@emilyc9846]

The car sound omg

[@melhaji2771]

i’m dead 😹😹😹

[@mygreenshoes]

I love that

[@niamhdunne2592]

My brother calls me nini

[@anotheruser7104]

Omfg.. This whole time I thought Neve was her damn assistant..... I even left a comment on one of her last videos saying thank God she calls them by name bc neve and her mom sound the exact same. And none of yall told me I was a dumbass!! Lmfao

[@brittanyryan7958]

Well your last name tells us that you already know!!

[@anotheruser7104]

@@brittanyryan7958 well with a last name like that you think you ESPECIALLY woulda helped a girl out

[@adamender9092]

Niamh Mh=V

[@barn3945]

Your mom is so beautiful!! She looks like a fairy or something!! 😁❤️

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Molly you lucky girl. Your mom Neve is awesome! That and being Irish Canadian is probably the friendliest combination in the world. Loved this!

[@Lemoncholy7]

Yes! Couple of QUEENS 👸🏼👸🏼

[@meandeveryoneelse61]

Agreed

[@chelsea78344]

Can you do a video talking about the challenges siblings face when their brother/sister is disabled? My brother has severe autism, and throughout my childhood there were services that supported my brother but no services that supported me or my sister. When Niamh said that Brady would be more affected by your blindness than you or your parents, it lit a lightbulb for me. I suffer from mental illness, and I’m now questioning whether a lack of support growing up may have contributed to its development. It might be a widespread problem that siblings of children with a disability aren’t receiving the support that they need. If that’s the case, doing a video about it would be groundbreaking. Love you Molly, your videos continue to change the way I think about the world for the better ❤️❤️❤️

[@VanGoghs_LeftEar]

Im all in for another interview with Momma Bee. This was such a joy to watch (Irish accent a bonus)!

[@mariap2957]

I love Niamh and her voice from behind the camera, because its so calm and gentle.

[@norakelley5112]

Question/suggestion! I know that you can see neon lights in dark rooms and have some light perception. Have you ever gone to a lazer show? I think it would be a really cool thing to try.

[@adric9246]

OMG! My mom does that too! She tunes out "Mom" so I call her either "mom" in korean or I say Lady in a special voice.

[@courtneyrichards3895]

😂 same! "Mother, mother! Eommaaa!" (ma is the loudest and most drawn out to get her attention)

[@chelseygarrett4221]

As a mom I've now zoned out mom. It drives their dad crazy.🤷‍♀️

[@adric9246]

@Anny's World Yeah 🤣🤣🤣 it's a good thing she was stationed in Korea cuz she at least knows what I'm saying.

[@adric9246]

@@chelseygarrett4221 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's hilarious

[@carolynyangas8851]

Yeah, same part of me gets the tuning out mom, my toddler son will say it all the time lol but with my mom i will call her Jackie to get her attention in a store lol

[@cd2290]

My 7 year old daughter asks why she needs to call me mom. I explained that she is one of two people in the entire world who are able to call me mom. She decided that was a good reason.

[@elisaemerald4475]

Omg i love this!!

[@sintrahorwitz1443]

your mother is such a strong woman! you two are making a huge difference on youtube because you educate people whilst still being relatable. keep doing what you're doing!! killer bee squad

[@vhuboe]

Strong and smart, just like molly 😇

[@SuperKellie77]

Has your mom ever said things like “it’s over there” or look at this” just mistakes not trying to be mean I swear!

[@indieannalise]

I’m visually impaired and my mum does this ALL THE TIME Hahahaha. She does have 2 fully sighted kids as well so I think she’s used to saying it to them or my dad so when she does it to me I’m just like “Where is ‘there’?!”

[@zeinebkhellil8470]

Yes my mom does that all the time knowing that I'm legally blind.

[@AdorkableArtist92]

This is not quite the same thing, but it's related to how to refer to things that a person with a disability cannot do. I have a disability called spina bifida, and it can affect people wildly differently. When I was younger, I walked with crutches sometimes and used wheelchairs for long distances, but I had tons of friends who were full-time wheelchair users. The first time one of them said, "hey wanna walk to the (wherever)?" I was so confused and definitely almost said, "YOU CAN WALK?!" They saw the look on my face and immediately explained that it is super common for wheelchair users to refer to the way they get around as walking. I wonder if it's a similar thing with Molly! Like does she say she "watched" a movie or that she "listened" to it?

[@millymcbug]

@@AdorkableArtist92 I believe Molly has confirmed that in a previous video :)

[@zzzing23]

I’m blind and my parents and family slways either point or say over there and every single time anyone does I get really annoyed saying I don’t know where over there is. Yes I have some vision but can’t always see everything in front of my eyes. I know people say over there because it’s common but not really fair to someone who is blind but has some vision. It always makes me feel like they assume I can see something in front of my face.

[@kyleekwhatsuptoday7390]

When I was 4 my mom and dad found out I had amblyopia and that I was going legally blind, Molly you give me so much inspiration! When i showed my mom this video she could relate to a lot of the things your mother mentioned. Thank you so much for doing KZbin videos and motivational speaking your the best! Also I’m subscribed 🐝

[@lucymcdowell6605]

the thing that annoys me is the comments about molly’s interrupting. like if it annoys you that much then why are you watching the video and leaving hate comments?? just a reminder she is BLIND so she can’t see visual cues that people give to tell if they are done talking or if they are continuing.

[@frostyskeletons8950]

Yes this! I’m watching several months after the fact and people are STILL commenting about it as if all of the top comments aren’t talking about it with the explanation. Very annoying.

[@mirandasummerset]

I just love her moms accent so much!! I could listen to her talk all day long 😍💓💖 Who knew Irish accents could be like asmr?

[@CarlyCorrigan1]

You haven't heard mine 🤣🤣 Nothing ASMR about it. LOL. Xx

[@amandaarenque1264]

I think it’s in combination with Niamh’s calm nature! 🙂

[@jess1033919]

What is your parents relationship like? She says she was isolated with you for a lot of your life, and now you live a part from him. Are they more like friends now? Or is there still a loving marriage beyond friendship?

[@mygirldarby]

Her parents are still on love and have a very happy marriage according to Molly. Her dad is very nice just like her mom.

[@katiebusker9101]

I never realized how much Molly looks like her mom. You are both so beautiful! ❤️

[@coquigirl0789]

I love your mom soooo much, she’s literally the most supportive loving mother. You are soooo lucky

[@LeahCohen]

Another one please! Can she (or your dad) please talk about how it affected their relationship as a couple and maybe talk about how they live apart and how they do it?

[@gitabhattacharya2459]

It just warms my heart so much that Niamh's biggest worry for Molly was isolation but now Molly has this amazing KZbin family with over 2 million subscribers/fans/supporters. Love you Molly!

[@NotARealHomestead]

I love the concept of treating your children as people, and not as a lesser form of family member.

[@elizabethcoleman4265]

I had a blind student last year and your videos helped me understand her and how to accommodate her

[@taengkwamariesturgell4938]

I was adopted 13 years ago, and when my parents saw me in a picture and found out that I was blind they knew that I was the right child for them, it is a very incredible story. And just by watching this Q&A or rather listening to it made me think of how I am so blessed like you to have amazing parents!

[@kendallfunk5774]

The fact that Molly and her mom can just cut each other off mid sentence is so funny to me and I don't know why😂

[@beastlybabes7737]

lol this bothered me..

[@MissCurliLocks]

Literally why I stopped it at 3 min and came to the comments. I love Molly but oh boy I'm 36 weeks pregnant and little things set me off right now. I'm a little bothered...

[@beastlybabes7737]

It literally should have been titled my mom starts to answer your questions until Interrupt her and take over her life.

[@personincognito3989]

I didn't mind it at all. It is common in some cultures or families. Our family does this.

[@hummingbird8707]

Beastly Babes I feel like her mom is fully capable of standing up for herself and making her own choices. The interruptions are frustrating but to say she’s taking over her life? I’m sure Molly would hire someone else if her mom didn’t want to do this anymore.

[@saraloverock2010]

It’s really personal so I’m not sure your mom would want to answer, but I wonder how it’s affected your parent’s relationship & how they managed to keep things together when there was so much pressure, & time together, I imagine, was so rare?

[@katvtay]

I also wonder about the last couple of years having to live so far apart.

[@inalink5662]

I love your mom's personality she seems so chill and an amazing parent. She's raised you to be such an inspiration and a really amazing person.

[@ajAmyski]

I really appreciate that as parents they thought about the effect on her sibling. From personal experience this isn't always the case, which can make things difficult.

[@user-es7ui5mc1m]

Your mom reminds me so much of my Irish friend's mom. It's not even just the accent, it's just the way she treats you and is so open and everything. In general, Irish people are very welcoming and love their children unconditionally and it's very obvious through their relationships. Like the Irish mammy stereotype that they're super doting and will never let you go seems to be very true from my experiences in Ireland and also how Niamh acts! I love it!

[@luisafernanda7203]

Does anyone else love to watch Molly's videos/Q&As? I mean, if it was a Netflix series I wOuLd wAtCh iT.

[@clin2017]

It would be really great to get Molly’s dad on here for a Q&A too (if he’s open to it)! 😊 Really interested to see how he coped as a dad and also since it seems like he wasn’t as close as Molly and Mama Bee were throughout the journey 🐝

[@ari-tw5vx]

This was great. It made me really upset when molly talked about being suicidal and sleeping in her mom's closet.. can you imagine going through what she went through. The had to be a really hard grieving process and my heart goes out to her. She is very strong. ❤

[@danikabeebe2405]

Hi molly my names danika and I'm 11 and I'm completely blind in my left eye and low vision in my right and your videos really help me so thank you so much 😊

[@stellayoungs955]

I always forget that in America they don’t have many people with Irish names like Niamh, because in the UK it’s very common 😂

[@siennaroberts4242]

Same 😂 I’m from England and completely didn’t realise for a while 😂

[@violet_0236]

Me to, I’m from London and non-phonetic names are really common

[@katherinemorelle7115]

It’s not super common in Australia, but it’s far from rare. I know a few Aussie Niamh’s and Siobhans and a Meabh.

[@adamender9092]

@@violet_0236 How are they non phonetic? It's not the same language and London is very multicultural

[@karstendavis5675]

Your mom is seriously so beautiful!!! The friendship you guys have is one I can only hope I have with my future kids. She did an amazing job as a mom and friend to you. I love you guys 😭❤️

[@schnurrbertvonschleckermau170]

I klicked so fast just dropped my mug,but this video comes first.... cleaning the floor sometime later....

[@austinwampler9330]

🧡 I have been struggling the past 3-4 years with vision loss from my disease, Keratoconus. I found your channel last year, and I am so thankful! Even having hard days, your videos bring me such joy. Your mom is so kind, and she is right, you meet the best (and worst) people in the disabled community!! Thank you Molly and Momma Bee! 💟

[@alyserendipity]

I love the subtle, nonverbal ways Molly and Niagh communicate with each other. Like if Niagh was talking and Molly started talking over her (understandable given she can’t see Niagh’s nonverbal cues that she intended to continue talking) so Niagh signalled to her she wasn’t finished speaking yet by touching Molly’s hand. This was a lovely Q&A, thank you both. I learned something new!

[@alyserendipity]

AISLING SIBEAL LYONS Whoops! Niamh. No idea why I thought it had a “g”. Thank you for correcting me, though I’m sure you can agree it could have been said in a much kinder tone. We’re all human :)

[@Nemome10]

Molly if you ever find yourself in Amsterdam, I suggest going to the Van Gogh Museum. They have a 3D replica of one of his most famous paintings, Sunflowers, that you can touch. They also have a more expansive tour called "Feeling Van Gogh" for blind visitors where you can feel, smell and listen to the Sunflowers, as well as some other replicas and models. I just thought about it when you mentioned there's still ways to experience awesome things.

[@Christine_990]

I love these, especially ones with family members that consent. Like maybe one Or two questions with your brother if he'd be willing & Dad for sure. It's nice to hear Moms side. Id love to hear more.

[@gwillis01]

I would enjoy two or three more videos of Mom talking about how she struggled with Molly's problems and challenges.

[@jennaye8142]

MORE VIDEOS WHERE WE GET TO SEE NIAMH AND HEAR HER STORY WITH YOU. I love her and you so much and would love to know your life story together with your mom♥

[@mrs.e3909]

That is such a good message about finding the joy in each day. Life is all about meeting challenges, finding answers and then moving forward. I think fear is in standing still too long.

[@videocam23]

ur mum has such a lovely voice and energy i could listen to her speak for hours !!! she seems so comfortable and genuine just... talking. lol hearing about how she and the rest of your family were able to help you through your worst worst times is so admirable. my family and friends aren't able to be there for me like that and i've grown to believe its because they shouldn't need to, and there comes a point where its too much for others, and it becomes a burden i cant ask anyone to accept. so the fact that she was able to give /so/ much to you in those times is incredibly admirable to me. im amazed and im so glad that you got that experience. thank you so much to you both for sharing your stories. you help so many people by simply talking about your experiences! lots of love

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Man, both of these woman are absolutely fantastic. Her mom is a QUEEN. I know that there had to be some really hard moments throughout this journey and so many other moms would allow their own grief to overcome them... it sounds like she did an awesome job at coping with her own issues and trying to be the support and mother Molly needed. I also think it’s great that Molly can understand that this effected way more than herself, that everyone who was close to her would be going through their own issues dealing with this situation. Y’all are a power team. I’m sure their story will help many others facing similar struggles.

[@caitlinsirjuesingh8972]

I’m always aware that Molly is blind, but I forget that she actually can’t see! Love this video 💕

[@geeezelouiseee5329]

I loved hearing your mom talk about how your brother was affected. My sister has disabilities and was diagnosed when we were both young children. I related to a lot to what she about the ways he was affected. I on the other hand was the younger sibling and had to grow up quicker then I probably should have. Because she’s my sister I wholeheartedly would do whatever I could to help her and my parents. In some ways had to be the older sibling and a caregiver. And while I was growing up the attention was and deservedly so on my sister. My parents had the same approach to patenting and I loved that they put me into groups for children who had siblings with disabilities where we could play and be kids but also have opportunities to talk about how we were feeling. I also was undiagnosed and struggled with a variety of mental health issues and was lucky that by the time I (and my parents) realized something was definitely not okay my sister was in place where my parents attention could focus more on me. They could then help me start my journey and get me on a path to recovery. It really touched me to hear more about your family and their stories❤️You do so much for the community and are an amazing advocate for so many things!

[@christina7002]

I noticed that at times your mom gently place her hand on your arm and it seemed like she did that when she wanted to continue speaking. Is that a strategy to help you know when others are not done talking during a conversation? I’m just interested! 💕

[@alexandriaeliz]

I notice that they both talk with their hands quite a bit, so I also imagine it's a means to ensure Molly's not whacking anyone/thing lol. I'm not blind but have significant vision loss and also speak with my hands quite a bit and have a loooong history of misjudging how close someone is and accidentally whacking them bc I was adding emphasis with my hands 🤣

[@Sileaine]

To be fair a lot of Irish Mammies do that. Especially to their daughters

[@sarahv311]

My becoming legally blind was such a fast thing (brain tumor) that I’ve never thought about a going blind bucket list. What a blessing for those who have that time. I wish my mom and family were as amazing with helping me and coping as yours are and have been, but regardless of what they didn’t do for me, they still had my best interest at heart and wanted me to succeed. I can’t help wondering though how much better my life would be if they had just been proactive with my mental health. Your mom rocks!

[@avakianavakian1775]

Molly Burke thank you for making me feel good during this pandemic

[@Michelleelise444]

Me too

[@GunnWrights]

Molly - I just found you today (through Mama Dr. ?)... You have been so cool to open up about all the different things in your life - helping the general population understand about the blind community. I heard you were looking for 2M subscribers. You got a new one today!! *SUBSCRIBED!*

[@brookekazy7299]

Who else clicked the notification that molly posted faster than lightning!

[@caitlin4970]

I know you’ll probably never see this Molly, but I’m so grateful to have found your channel. I do not have any physical disabilities, but my family and I are going through something Incredibly difficult; and I’m glad to hear the thoughts, experiences, and insights from you and your mom 🤍 Thank you!

[@joeidecarlodisanto2649]

Can we talk about how calming Niamh’s voice is?!

[@Katie-hw7is]

You should totally do another video about this!!!

[@chia1972]

I love your mum’s sense of fashion! Glad to know who you inherited it from 🤗

[@chronically.advocating]

Big hugs to you Molly, and huge respect to you mummah B. I personally think you two should be the spokespeople for blindness and family mental health through blindness. You have done everything right and continue to be a shining example of how a family helps each other through.

[@dawnsherratt2317]

Niamh and Peter have been great parents, they've done an amazing job 😉

[@NicoleKada]

This is so beautiful! I was diagnosed at a very young age with my condition and I wish my parents had supported my Blind journey as much as your parents did. My parents did the complete opposite and sheltered me and did not put me in any programs or let me go to any camps out of fear that something bad would happen to me. I understand why they would feel that way, but it definitely did its damage to me until I was about 20 years old. Mama B definitely did the right thing. I wouldn’t mind being isolated with someone as awesome as her! Both of you do a phenomenal job! Keep it up!

[@beverlydust5381]

Molly I love this vlog I would like to see another video with more questions with your mom and I would like to hear your dad's story of your growing up, I am glad that they didn't limit you and say you can't do that because you're blind,they let you experience as much of life as you could. I was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and I was very shy and very withdrawn because I was bullied, and I was also very sheltered and told you can't do that even though my siblings were allowed to do these things.I also am considerably older than you and I grew up in a different time. I am glad that times have changed since I grew up but society still has a long way to go with regard to the disabled community.

[@averydiggs2545]

You look so pretty!! That hair color suits you sooo well. You look so mature and it really brings out the color of your eyes. Also your rose gold looking eye shadow and natural makeup suits you so well🥰 You’ve come such a long way on your makeup and it looks amazing!! Of course you could totally rock no makeup and still look beautiful!

[@hairypotatocat944]

I literally wish my mom was as cool a Niahm. She’s such an amazing woman! ❤️

[@julainem.3542]

Thank you Molly for interviewing your Mom for us!! You have inspired me in so many ways and I’m so glad your Mom raised you with all the positivity 😉💕

[@24isthebest77]

KZbin: this video has 30 comments Me: can I see them KZbin: no

[@melhaji2771]

ahh, youtube 🥰

[@JiaBryant]

I cried when Neve said we did it all before Molly went blind. Appreciate the parenting that Neve and Peter are providing to Molly. Love this!! What a strong and lovely daughter and what a strong and lovely mom!! ❤️

[@itsgaylebitxh]

Gaelic is a helluva drug. I love the name Siobhan. Couldn't figure out how to pronounce it for years. Shuh-vahn.

[@Michelleelise444]

Me too!

[@katvtay]

Yeah! I remember one time Niahm said she had thought about naming Molly Aoife (EE-fa). So many great Irish names with unexpected (for the non-Irish person) pronunciations. I’m Irish on my mom’s side (Niahm seriously looks like she could be my mom’s sister), but being from the US, I do not automatically know how to pronounce some of them.

[@BlindGirlVlogs]

Yay, found this as I was scrawling through the comments. I’m also blind, but Irish too. As you will see my name is Siobhan. :-).

[@itsgaylebitxh]

@@aislingsibeallyons3416 Trolling 5/10 If you aren't, Google is free, and I'm aware it isn't a drug.

[@katvtay]

itsgaylebxtch I don’t think they’re trolling. Gaelic isn’t really the right word when naming the language. People in Ireland don’t really call the language “Gaelic.” In English, the word for the language is “Irish.” The Irish word is “Gaeilge.” Calling the native language of Ireland “Gaelic” is common outside of Ireland, but it’s not really accurate because another “Gaelic” language is Scottish, and it is very different from Irish. It’d be like saying someone from Belgium speaks “Belgian,” but there is no such language. Belgians speak Flemish, German, and French.

[@melissacorrigan84]

I came from an abusive and narcissistic family and to me this is so beautiful and I strive to parent like this.

[@Rexaurus]

I feel like they didn't treat you as much as friends but as equals. Even when you are a child you are not a moron. All the babies i've babysat ive treated with respect as a human being and dont baby talk them and ive had kids that learned colours and counting. While the parents while still trying to make them talk. They baby talked back to their parents.

[@weirdlycrazyy]

The more I hear about your parents the more it fills my heart to know that such sweet, caring, and supportive humans exist. Knowing that you were struggling and allowing you to be in their private space whenever you needed it is such a beautiful and selfless way to express love. This video was so fun and heartfelt. Thank you for making it! 💕

[@chantelleleroux1979]

Definitely more mom and family interviews please! How tall is your mom? She looks similar in height to you? How do your mom and dad manage to be apart for so long? Must be tough on them.

[@kelly82485]

I just saw her comment on a video about Claire Wineland (a young woman that passed away due to cystic fibrosis) and I had no idea she was blind. Im not trying to be rude but she doesn't look blind. I have never a blind person so I always assumed it's what I see in movies. I'm glad I clicked on her channel after seeing people comment under her comment so I can hopefully learn more!

[@baileyb6342]

Did anybody else notice that mama bees shirt matched her hair and mollys shirt hers?

[@isac6459]

My mom has been with through my mental health struggles and she has become my absolute best friend in the whole world. It warms my heart to see y’all have such a beautiful relationship 🥺♥️

[@doribluefish3767]

Molly "I liked the closet, I was surrounded by clothes, it was my happy place" LOL!

[@livinglifewithnanachristin177]

Thank you Molly for sharing especially about mental illness. I’m blind too and went through a tough time siring my teenage years and early adulthood. Depression, suicidal tendencies & anxiety was really common on the blind community & I struggled.

[@tracylin9164]

Molly inherited her mom's penchant for talking with her hands.

[@MelissaM83]

Ok can we all just take a moment to acknowledge how stunning momma bee and molly are sitting next to each other! You two are so beautiful!