Top 5 Reasons Why People On YouTube Think I'm Not Blind

[@blindinglight1716]

Everytime I hear you talk about people saying "you cant be blind, your eyes are blue" it reminds me of the mean girls quote "if you're from Africa why are you white?"

[@rowynnecrowley1689]

Exactly why we should stop saying "African American" to mean black. Black people come from all over, and there are plenty of white people from Africa.

[@alysonshorthouse8858]

Oh my god, you can't just ask people why they're white!

[@kotare86]

I got asked this, African born but have white parents lol

[@Wildmetalhead]

Or "You're brown, you must be indian?" Smh

[@user-yj9lo4rd4j]

Ikr my friend is Haitian

[@heavenwheeler4280]

I remember being about 12 when I went to my grandma’s house who was blind. I remember my dad announcing to her that I was there and she looked at me and said “you’ve grown up so much, look how tall you’ve gotten!” I was so confused because I thought blind meant seeing absolutely nothing, but she could see my outline because I was in front of a bright window. She could also see some light from a TV or other light source. I was so amazed that being blind didn’t always mean complete darkness.

[@vic_cresss]

Yup 😂 everyone who wears prescription glasses are partially blind

[@sej3274]

Heaven Wheeler Yes! It’s so cool how blindness comes in different ways and forms. 😄

[@SampoPaalanen]

@@vic_cresss Well technically yes, though personally I prefer to use the term "blind" only for those who either have so strong prescription that they pretty can't function without glasses or those who couldn't get glasses strong enough to fix their vision. (just FYI:My prescription is really weak so I can function perfectly normally without my glasses for the most part, only things like driving is where I absolutely have to wear them as my long distance vision is too bad to do it safely without my glasses). That said even with medical definition of "blindness" there's degrees, with only the most severe cases being a total lack of vision.

[@vic_cresss]

SampoPaalanen Mhm I know :)

[@strangerthingsfanthatsalso601]

If i don't have my glasses on and someone is more than four feet away then their eyes look like dark holes and I can't really see their face in detail. It's wonderful! Just kidding I hate it. But I'm grateful for not actually being blind. It could be worse.

[@Person01234]

On eyes: Not everyone is even blind because of their eyes. Some people's eyes work fine but there's a neurological reason why they can't see.

[@travissiegel6191]

Like me, my eyes are fine, my optic nerves are dead, which is why I can't see. It's been that way since I was three years old, and I get a lot of the same nonsense Molly does as well. You'd actually be surprised sometimes the questions we get when we're out and about, especially if we're by ourselves. These days I'm rarely out on my own, but when I was younger, I was almost always out alone, and folks would throw fits trying to explain to me why I shouldn't be. Honestly, I find it rather amusing.

[@rexex345]

Or me where by all accounts my eyes are fine, but my brain does process certain kind of information, (I cannot see any form of text... So not really blind per say)

[@s0lastsummer7]

I love that scene on grey's anatomy where they can toss things at a blind patient without warning and he'll catch them reflexively, because technically he can see, but his brain is convinced he can't, so he IS blind in the general sense, but he still reacts to things within his range of "sight." So fascinating!

[@chloep8565]

Or me when i don't have my glasses on I can't see far away because it blurry

[@cranberryjuice7442]

@@s0lastsummer7 wow

[@doubleslashkarma]

I don't know who this lady is or why she's in my recommendations, but she might have a new subscriber. Seems pretty cool.

[@rubytook8067]

She's awesome! Check out her mermaid videos! 🥰

[@jayf5084]

Yup same...random video in my recommended...but now another sub added to her list ✌❤😀

[@YourPanBestie]

Same

[@ASLAnissaOfficial]

I’m a music therapist and I offer adaptive lessons so I’ve taught piano to blind students. My favorite thing is listening to the audience in the performance debate over whether my student is blind or not. You simply do not need sight to play piano and I love opening peoples minds to that reality.

[@ASLAnissaOfficial]

Nah... It'll take a blind person just as long to learn those jumps. That's muscle memory. I taught my student to practice sliding her fingers along the black keys as she jumped to the next chord/note so she could feel where she was. Then as she developed the muscle memory through practice(just as a sighted person would do) she could make the jumps.

[@ellis20022]

Why would being sighted not allow someone to play an instrument? lol. I'm in my schools orchestra and we do blind folded challenges, biggest part about learning an instrument is muscle memory along with ear training. Though, do you find your blind students have a harder time learning more complex songs since they have to memorize them? I find I rely on sheet music a lot (I have bad memory. )

[@ASLAnissaOfficial]

Well there is Braille music. But I didn't use it with my student because she happened to have perfect pitch. And it's not hard at all. When you are being classically trained, You have to memorize all your music anyway before you can perform it. She just listened to a recording when she forget something rather than checking the sheet music. If you are blind you dont use visual memory anyway, so memorizing by ear isn't as challenging as it would be for a sighted person.

[@systemk9488]

Omg Anissa! Lol I love seeing you comment on videos I watch, we have really similar tastes!

[@kittycoutourxxx2706]

I'm sighted but I can't play the piano while looking at the keys. I get scared because I forget the key because they all look exactly the same.

[@k.c.8078]

I can’t hear sooo I see for u and u hear for me!

[@arianaishot]

I support

[@fic6712]

wofiecup me too

[@kertopp6882]

She didn’t

[@kquertx270]

@@perfectaddii really are you kidding me.

[@jessicalewis5741]

:(

[@OneTeeGlory]

My question is : Why the fuck would you fake that?

[@kris_creations1338]

the most petty reason? Attention.

[@kris_creations1338]

for some people, any attention is still attention.

[@OneTeeGlory]

xgirl109 You do realize that being blind makes you ineligible to drive, right? Also closing the door for multiple job opportunities? Attention is not worth all that trouble. Anyone over 14 has no reason to fake this and it irritates me that people even think someone would fake that.

[@kris_creations1338]

well, pretending 24/7 would absolutely be impossible. But I mean online or a random human interaction.

[@yopi_yopi]

it is possible to fake it online as an online image. There was a streamer faking that he was stuck in a wheelchair (not a part time wheelchair user but completely paralyzed so people had pity on him and gave him more money). Then one day he stood up by accident. So yeah, money and attention, what I assume this girl doesn't get as much anyway so yeah. I think people are just too close minded, they're not informed enough about blindness awareness I guess. So don't judge that if you can't understand and make research or ask??? I can't get people.

[@rainyday4288]

This is like telling a deaf person they're not deaf because they can talk

[@terrafamily619]

Yeah

[@dhruvrajesh8831]

@LilRaissea4U * that's the point

[@daniellawson6536]

Rikki Poynter

[@charliejones2988]

Yeah

[@SlowedAesthege]

But nobody said she wasn't blind they just don't think she's blind for some reason

[@2writeluvonherarms00]

Found you through shane dawson and I've been watching all your videos for the last 8 hours lol

[@lydia6711]

same i'm literally on a binge

[@silviasantana7127]

Same

[@thestrangestmind9690]

Sameeeee

[@erinisler1255]

Same I love her.

[@lowwfeh]

like, same

[@AppleCore360]

I came here because I was on Tommy's Channel before and saw your collaboration video. I get that people think you're not blind. Compared to him you seem much more aware of your invirement. You look around, you look at his face, in to the camera, you understand colors, you ware makeup, etc. But people forget... Being born blind shapes you very differently then someone who lost sight. You seem like a wonderfeul person, don't let the trolls get to you!

[@arranged.]

AppleCore360 not to be a dick but environment*

[@williamhayden7711]

I think this is the difference between being born blind vs. becoming blind. In Molly's case she was 14 when she lost her sight so she has a very clear understanding of what seeing is like. Tommy on the flip side was born blind. He has no notion of sight or the nuances sight brings to our gestures or communications, etc. He could, say, look at Molly when she's talking, but why? To make you feel more comfortable? LOL

[@AppleCore360]

EthanTheAce o English is not my first language.

[@r.darling4135]

AppleCore360 yeah, really interesting. Thanks for the comment

[@KaylaJohnson1995]

AppleCore360 i love tommys channel

[@love4musicuk]

Why would anyone fake being blind. It seems like its one of the most isolating conditions. That's the same as saying people choose to be gay. Get real. Keep inspiring Molly

[@jamieemerick6922]

Jason O'Connell there was a doctor Phil episode where this lady wanted to be blind so bad she poured drain cleaner in her eyes..

[@cassguthrig2690]

Jamie Emerick that’s insane...

[@Dogobertomx]

Jamie Emerick Its a mental issue, its more common than you think

[@tentenstories]

Jamie Emerick Wow... o.o That's crazy.

[@Aly-zk8jq]

Jason O'Connell watch Dr.phil and u will find those ppl

[@peachcampanella]

How do I say this... completely blind people I’ve talked to “look” everywhere with their eyes, as many don’t really use eye cues in non-verbal communication. However, I’ve seen people who became completely blind later in life still “track” things with their eyes even though they can’t visually see me. I know this isn’t applicable to you as you have light perception, but I think it’s really neat how our nervous system remembers to do such things, even though they no longer serve us any purpose.

[@hajarmdn4883]

The second scenario actually does apply to her. I don't remember which video but she did talk about how since she was sighted, she still has the instinct to look directly at people who are speaking to her.

[@shadowsun5704]

It’s easier to hear things when your facing them. Our ears are shaped to focus on the sound in front of us ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@brendatrump5163]

That is a very good point that people just don't seem to understand; it's muscle memory.

[@miranda13c]

It actually is applicable to Molly because she doesn’t ALWAYS see from light perception. She has stated before that sometimes it needs to be super bright in order to see shadows. I definitely think it is from muscle memory since she went a long time with having some vision.

[@BigIslandMNMinnetonka]

I saw you on a dove commercial. You are beautiful. Why do people hate so much. I enjoy your videos. Please keep posting

[@Octaveneo]

Oh wow! I just realized that’s her!!!

[@stoopid6577]

I DIDNT PUT 2 AND 2 TOGETHER

[@kaydineg3686]

Big Island MN omg how did i just realize

[@johnmobley9369]

Lexii M. Omg me neither she's a blind queen

[@jessityson3462]

iiiiimmm going to need that video link!

[@AlliTheMagnificent]

I have a friend who is blind and when I say goodbye to him every time after seeing him, he says “it was good to hear you again!” He has a really great attitude towards it and makes the best out of his situation

[@sumandlexequestrian2483]

Allison Bolin that's sweet!

[@elizaa98]

thats so cute aw

[@kelsiemcdermott9334]

Allison Bolin the

[@aliyahs.8864]

Not all blind people are the same just like not all sited proper are the same or say the same things

[@jiso131]

I just awed

[@kamryn4906]

You know what is amazing? The fact that she's blind and has an AMAZING fashion. And in not blind and...I have bad fashion.

[@fionamackenzie728]

artistic Jade I’m sorry to be rude but why do you have Jaiden animations picture

[@crustaceanstation4795]

Don’t copy Jaiden Animation

[@rkthecharacter4649]

@@fionamackenzie728 she is a fan?😕

[@senoir.]

Y u hve Jaiden Animation's pic, i almost got excited :(

[@emjeffords]

She can have any profile picture she wants, if its that big of an inconvenience for you then just click off. You can change your picture back to Jaiden if you want, Jade. 🤗

[@JewlTonz]

It’s important to not be narrow-minded. I was once sitting alone in an outer office waiting room and a woman walked in the room, made perfect eye contact with me and started signing. I began to reply to her in sign language (I was there to volunteer my services to a home for those who were deaf and/or blind), but she just kept signing. She wasn’t vocalizing. Then, somebody came out of one of the inner offices, looked at me and said, “She’s blind” and began fingerspelling into the woman’s hand. I sat there amazed that she knew exactly where I was and seemed to be looking right at me. I learned from that experience that it is important to understand that there are various degrees of hearing loss, as well as various degrees of the loss of sight - so “blind” doesn’t mean you can’t see anything at all, just like “deaf” doesn’t mean that there aren’t certain frequencies that one can hear. I am utterly amazed that somebody would argue with someone who IS blind and try to explain to them why they’re NOT blind…!?! (WTH?) How about we all just admit that there are some things that we need to learn and zip it, hmm? As the Bible says, “Even a fool is considered wise when he is silent.” Proverbs 17:28 Why open the mouth and remove all doubt?

[@nev5870]

i love how she has taken such a positive path with her blindness

[@nevaehcooper5984]

Nice name

[@isalsaurusthelemon6512]

I agree

[@siennagold3502]

Yeah, I agree!

[@maylocaria]

666th like

[@PassTheMarmalade1957]

I feel like some people are so used to seeing the way blind people are usually portrayed in movies - staring straight ahead, blank eyes or closed eyes, always making a big show of touching things - that when they see a blind person who doesn't look like that, they assume this person can't possibly really be blind. I remember there was an actress on a TV show here in the UK, playing a blind character. Apparently, she got loads of comments about how she was terrible at 'acting blind.' Of course, the actress actually *was* blind.

[@laurenm4348]

Lady Marmalade wow!!!

[@victoriahaskins8576]

This phenomenon is pretty accurately explained here: tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RealityIsUnrealistic

[@madisparkles]

Lady Marmalade Hahahahahahahhaa THE ACTRESS WAS ACTUALLY BLIND people are SO stupid!!!

[@madisparkles]

Yeah like how Pirates seem to have a certain way of speaking when in fact they don't have that AAAARRR kind of thing that was MADE UP for a MOVIE silly people....... Do your research people! 😂

[@sos0701]

Lady Marmalade I

[@arcticrebekah8930]

Literally why would she fake being blind

[@abigail8097]

Arctic Rebekah some people just want attention (not that she wants attention)

[@kaylajaydewilson8809]

Arctic Rebekah Ikr! She’s amazing and no one would put effort in to pretend being blind..... unless they didn’t have a life haha.

[@christinemathieson6560]

Arctic Rebekah ikr anyone who would is a jerk

[@KidCarnival]

Abi Carroll nah man you want attention cancer and a dead family member is where it's at

[@christinemathieson6560]

Kid Carnival and 2,000 people commenting on a video about a shooting that a sibling died when only 17 people died

[@26chencla]

2:37 first reason: you can't type if you're blind 4:22 second reason: you just "watched" a youtube video 6:45 third reason: your eyes are blue/normal-looking 8:24 fourth reason: looking straight at the camera 9:49 fifth reason: you don't wear sunglasses

[@norashumaker1439]

thanks :D

[@spier-kun8921]

Not wear sunglasses is just dumb

[@1022violet]

You can there’s voiceover and Braille keyboards for computers, what are you going to say I heard a KZbin video, there is no reason she has to were sunglasses if she doesn’t want to, whoever is filming probably says something first so she knows where the voice comes from and she can face in that direction.

[@hireahitCA]

Thank you.

[@tanakat9]

She dsnt really look blind

[@jupitersnoot4915]

The fact that people say that you can't watch tv or youtube without actually looking at it, and yet I bet those same people will put on a movie or a youtube video while studying/working. Shows the absolute lack of insight in people

[@TheKeeperMadz]

I watch/listen like that a lot

[@abrahamweiss5827]

I am reading these comments while the video is playing and just in my head making up her hand movements.

[@kidsmeyer4731]

Well you can't WATCH a video/movie if your blind but you surely can listen to it

[@siennaprice1351]

That’s why when people ask me this question, I literally want to write out a reply lashing out at them for their ignorance. But then I’d probably get some people thinking I was a crazy bully. No. I’m not a crazy bully, I just get very ticked at some of these ignorant questions people ask me. Now it’s gotten to the point where I’m afraid and embarrassed to put in the comments that I’m blind.

[@thesharpelife9415]

I understand about using words like "watch", etc. My former next-door neighbor has alopecia (she is bald). I once called her and asked if she like for me to get the kids out of her hair for a while. I never thought of her as bald. We laughed it off. She understands that there are phrases that don't sound right any other way. I want going to say "let me get the kids out of your scalp" for goodness's sake! Anyway, great video.

[@samanthaj2050]

I’ve had alopecia for over 11 years and I do the same thing! People think I fake having it because I choose to wear a wig and will often refer to it as my hair. I’m not going to say wig or scalp every time I talk about it either 😂

[@SamanthaFontaine]

I love this comment - what a great example... Molly is so courageous and I like the way she explains things. She expresses herself so well.

[@evab.6240]

Lol yes! What a funny story :)

[@nancybetters6243]

No, but you could say you'll take them off her hands🤷🏼‍♀️

[@nataliapagan6350]

My cousin has alopecia too he is 18

[@crumplychunk2587]

People think you're faking it because they only believe in the blind stereotypes

[@brncoat]

I'm mostly deaf and I still say "I hear/I heard" when I feel something, like the vibration from a passing truck or a train or a helicopter. I don't process it the same way that I did when I was a hearing person, but my vocabulary didn't change. Oh, and my ears still look the same too, even though they don't hear now. lol Love your videos. :)

[@wolfgirl4486]

It's actually funny how uneducated people can be that they think they have a point but they really have not idea

[@youdontneedtoknowthis.2031]

Ohhhhh I thought when people are d/Deaf their ears fall off

[@jojoe3247]

I’m hard of hearing, I was born hard of hearing. I absolutely cannot stand it when someone asks me if I’m deaf, when I say I’m not, they give me a weird look. They then say, “tHeN wHy dO yOu hAvE hEaRiNg AiDs?” Or “ cAn yOu HeAr wItHouT yoUr hEaRiNG aiDs?”. I’m like: excuse me, do you understand the term, shut the frick up you moron?

[@Timeira]

@@youdontneedtoknowthis.2031 that's dumb lol

[@youdontneedtoknowthis.2031]

@@Timeira I was being sarcastic

[@kittensenpai3215]

I have a tumour that goes from my right eye to my ear and if they take It out then I will go both blind and deaf. So I'm trying to lean braille and write words on people's hand so I can communicate with my family and friends. It's really scary but I really respect you

[@autumnisawitch5048]

Kitten Senpai321 I hope you're doing well.

[@withsweettea1298]

I just saw this comment and wanted to ask how are ya doing as well

[@ChronicallyJess]

Sorry to hear that. I hope things are going well for you as well ♥️

[@olivia.l13]

i will pray for you and i’m sorry. i hope you’re doing well right now♥️♥️♥️

[@penelopesanchez56]

I myself don't have to go through things like that but I certainly wish you the very best of luck with everything!

[@justlio]

This is so true. I do sign language and some of my deaf friends put head phones in their ears and play music..even though they can't hear they like the vibrations

[@heydiddlediddlegal9001]

that's so interesting, I'd never thought about that before! Do they have to have headphones specifically? Sorry for being nosy

[@heydiddlediddlegal9001]

@Amelia Dansby I was thinking that, like my earphones don't give off any vibrations at all, but that's so cool 😊 thank you for replying to me!

[@communityEsc]

I never even thought about how a banger quite literally hits differently through the vibrations of bass.

[@moonchild708]

@Amelia Dansby i have a question! has your taste in music changed since you started losing your hearing? if so, what did you listen to before?

[@scottjohnson926]

im sorry but all I imagine is this guy whos deaf playing obnoxious music SUPER loud because he cant tell the difference ( im not deaf maybe you can tell via the vibration intensity )

[@cassiethompson5468]

I listen to audiobooks every day, and I say "I read a book", I never say "I listened to a book"... As you said, it just doesn't make sense.

[@ellie-sk5ty]

I have to use a wheelchair when i go out i say going for a walk it does not make sense to say anything else.

[@meepmeep1601]

Ellie-may Williams no offense but do people expect you to say im gonna go for a roll like 😂 sounds so stupid but again no offense to you

[@ellie-sk5ty]

@@meepmeep1601 yes lmao

[@petalmist0288]

@Ellie-may Williams Maybe “going on a stroll” would make since? Just a suggestion. Of course, I suppose “going on a walk” is more common though...

[@ellie-sk5ty]

@@petalmist0288 ill use going on a stroll now thxxxxx

[@robloxcrew6380]

Imagine her saying “ok bye I’ll hear you later”

[@mynamesnotimportant6941]

😂

[@v1exm]

that would be quite strange.

[@jeremybumpermanpub7144]

Lol. I have a cousin who is blind and he was born blind but he always says stuff like:”I heard the movie.” And he also says “bye. I’ll hear you later.”

[@rubygradwell588]

@@jeremybumpermanpub7144 omg haha.

[@rubygradwell588]

hahahaha

[@williamhayden7711]

I never thought you might be faking. Your eyes tell all. The fact that people think you are faking is a compliment of your adaptation to your circumstances. You're strong! [edit] And I stand corrected. I thought your eye shake was a clear indicator, but you clearly pointed out my misconception. Still I at no time felt you were being disingenuous. I think some people just have to be hateful or negative about anything and everything.

[@daerdevvyl4314]

Some people fake all kinds of things, so if someone saw a video and WONDERED IF Molly was faking, I think that's sort of reasonable. But you better be damn sure of what you're saying before you start levelling accusations. It always amazes me how people will latch onto some little apparent inconsistency and think that their powers of perception are far superior to the rest of the world. Then no amount of explanation will change their mind. there were a few things I wondered about with Molly, like how she was able to apply perfect makeup, but instead of going into the comments and ranting about how she's OBVIOUSLY not really blind, I figured that she has developed ways of dealing with the problem. Obviously not having been in that situation, I wouldn't have any idea about that.

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

daer devvyl omg i hate that soooooo much

[@palindromee]

Heart dropped when you said RP. I got diagnosed at 13, luckily no where near as progressed as it could be. 100% subbed to you x

[@bkzification]

Hannah Tudor my heart dropped too. My husband was diagnosed at 4.

[@Buggerme75]

But damn, she fine, right? ❤

[@jenrob3828]

Hannah Tudor I was diagnosed at 13 too! :(

[@ghostgirldotcom1202]

I just want to tell you that my twin sister is blind and she loves your videos, and you inspire her a lot. Thank you for being the biggest inspiration to my sister and we wish you the best!

[@squeegle4826]

My father is blind so I know all about this, he also has R.P and actually really enjoys your videos. He is my true hero , he use to take care of me and my little sis all by his self before he met my step mom. Just proves even though your blind doesn’t mean you can’t do much

[@emeraldqueen1994]

Rainbow claws ! :3, give your dad a high five from me, well you?

[@kaydenceelyse4747]

Your dad is amazing

[@eryn9476]

I am colour blind and have autism and my mum has the same blindness as you and all the things you said in this video is soooooooo true with my colour blindness people always say you can't be colour blind your faking just because one time I got the colour right my friend asked me to sort out some skittles and I am red green colour blind and I got them in the right piles it is ridiculous how people that are blind/colour blind get treated differently I hope you see this comment

[@amaranthexe5132]

I know right! People think that when ever someone is colourblind they can only see black and white or can't differentiate colour at all.

[@moonpaw8874]

I’m red green colour blind too

[@Timeira]

I'm green red colorblind to I just remembered green is red and red is green I try

[@tykingcrystal864]

Protan?

[@jayf5084]

Just pointing out...u said..."I hope you *see* this comment"

[@daguppz7945]

its cause you have better fashion sense than them.

[@kellyalves756]

Da Guppz lol totally. “ her makeup is way too flawless. “

[@ivythai9644]

Da Guppz and how she can do her own makeup by herself even though she's blind

[@Randomperson-mt7hf]

Ivy Thai I can put my makeup on without a mirror and I am sighted. You use the senses touch and feel. When you lose a sense, your other senses become stronger. So if I can do it with all my senses, she could easily do it with heightened senses.

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Da Guppz LOL MOST DEFINITELY

[@colleencoleman1526]

Ivy Thai she has a video on it, check her channel

[@WrenBlae]

As a fellow blind person who is also an athlete that rides and jumps horses and competes against able-bodied riders, I get people ALL THE TIME thinking i'm lying about or faking being blind. I feel you (and get similar feedback from people) on all of these points!

[@HallyuHeavenUS]

I hate how small minded people are. Again education is important and respecting others with or without disabilities is so important. Sadly the internet turns people into jerks (sorry) simply because they can stay anonymous :(

[@yopi_yopi]

You are absolutely true. In the end it's still important to spread awareness about disabilities, all of them!! And I guess all we can do is accept some people are just jerks.

[@brookerozens6416]

If Im ever in a bad mood, or just want to be happy I watch this girl. She is so amazingly positive and uplifting and inspiring

[@totalfun1993]

as a wheelchair user, i always say i am going for a walk or run

[@camrunner6633]

Say you got drunk one time and your still waiting for your legs to wake up

[@kaydencebernard7775]

@@camrunner6633 this is cursed

[@v1exm]

thats reasonable

[@Danielle-tz9go]

I'm a wheelchair user too and I do the exact same thing

[@broadwaylover5384]

"Let's take a walk." "A walk? Is that some kind of joke?" "A ROLL then! Whatever!"

[@summeraycan5770]

You’re so inspirational and strong Molly, if I were to ever go blind, I wouldn’t be scared because you’re so independent and don’t let your disability stop you from doing the things you love

[@funastacia]

Really love your style!

[@ellastudios1575]

Anastacia Kay to bad she doesn’t know that but yes she does

[@simonorto432]

Anastacia Kay she really (super touch?) does or whoever dresses her

[@4.etharia]

SimonTheMiner She dresses herself despite being blind she's drawn to fashion and pick out her own outfits, although she most likely has someone to explain the pattern and colors.

[@melissabolinger902]

Anastacia Kay thanks making vicdoes anout tp I have rp

[@pastelwolf50]

Omg I love your KZbin! :-)

[@yellowhamsterofdoom]

I'm going to be honest, I did wonder about the eye contact with the camera myself, so I was interested to hear the answer! I definitely didn't think you were faking, though, and it's ridiculous that someone would insist that... I just assumed there was an explanation that I didn't know because I don't know everything about your situation or what it's like to be blind

[@communityEsc]

Same, this. I just came across the channel and was wondering how the whole eye contact thing would work. I’m glad videos like this exist, ‘cause i’m genuinely curious. Very cool.

[@akishuma501]

She mentioned in a Shane Dawson video she can see things if they're in front of the Light kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnCi6Rnj7hqhZo

[@reachrenhere]

Me too. I found Molly because I was in Audible looking for a book btw she has an audible original called It's Not What It Looks Like and the description says she had a youtube channel which brought me down the rabbit hole of looking for it lol. Anyway my first thought was how can she be so well put together (which i still don't know the answer to) and how can she so perfectly look into the camera. So yeah, glad I came across this video.

[@catherinehermansen4376]

Could you give me the timestamps please. I just want to know the 5 reasons and my A.D.D. got bored with the logorrhea.

[@1982MCI]

Catherine Hermansen no

[@elijahjona2525]

Your videos have actually educated me a lot about the blind and visually impaired :D.

[@nocturnal_daydreaming1880]

yeah like some people just don't know.... I like asked a question about why she has such excellent eye synchronization (like her eyes both look in the same place) cuz I thought that all blind ppl didn't have any eye synchronization, but I've since learned through her videos :)

[@StephaniRoberts]

I worked in Web Accessibility for 12 years and my blind colleague was one of the fastest typists I've ever worked with. I'm guessing 90 words per minute if not more. He both typed AND coded and was blind from age one. So not everyone is using voice dictation, some are actually TYPING because they learned how and they use a screenreader as assistive technology to read back or voice what they've typed. I'm so glad you have this channel Molly, such a great way to educate people and create understanding. Cause people assume the strangest things! I just found you, subbed, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@Leoviliti1]

Im blind and use a speech to text app. And if my app doesn't work and sticks occasionally ? I have a friend who will comment for me. I'm listening intently here, I read braille and can't write anything down anymore sadly. I've only been blind since October last year, I still create hundreds of songs though , just takes alot longer than it used to do... Much love to you and ignore those who think you can see, Light to me is also glary! And extremely painful, it's overpowering ! Born blind is not the same as being blind later in life as we are left with little reminders of sight, seriously blurry areas of colour if light is present.. But absolutely no night vision, although street lights can give us glary splodges ,appearing like clusters..;-) Good luck in all you do ;-)

[@aminah8996]

Corrienne Wynne aww it’s ok💗

[@elves-fu1zy]

I think I’m the only one who read all of your comment

[@brianna_r_larsen_]

I read the whole comment too...you are not the only one

[@caracas1807]

Wait then how do you do art?

[@AlexandraG_]

That's awesome your still creating music. Respect :)

[@DevinLind]

Some people... My wife was born with bilateral anophthalmia, no optic nerves and wears artificial eyes. She has been trained to look at people she's talking to, but it does take an effort. Some people think she can see, which can lead to weird conversations. She's not that into sunglasses unless she can't wear her eyes for some reason (like a stye). She watches a lot of movies and television, some of it sans audio description (though it's kind of become second nature for me to describe stuff). And now I'm rambling. Sorry about that! ;-)

[@DevinLind]

They do. It depends on whether the wearer has eye muscles and if so how strong they are. And yes, they are indeed made of glass.

[@r.darling4135]

Devin Lind +

[@jenniferpickner3796]

I have a friend who has a one artificial/prosthetic eye (their other eye is real) and the prosthetic does move but at least in their case the range of motion is much less and a lot more subtle than their natural eye.

[@honeypipe]

Devin Lind damn you're so ugly you had to get with a blind bitch

[@DevinLind]

Noelle L Haha! At least I show my face in my avatar pic... ETA: +Dirty Bird - you changed your display name, huh? I may be ugly, but I'm not using a fake name. :D

[@kristinbrent4843]

It’s sad but is so true everything she is saying. I personally appreciate everything you are doing Molly!!!! I am 17 and I have Macular Degeneration. People usually think I lie about being legally blind because I do my makeup or because they don’t see me with a cane. I appreciate your KZbin channel. People don’t understand that we still can live productive lives just like sighted people can. And you are really representing the blind and visually impaired community very well.

[@kristinbrent4843]

VanillaIceQueen Thanks you too

[@kristinbrent4843]

cycatwoman I’m not blind I’m visually impaired aka legally blind. I can still see. But to answer your question I use my accessibility feature on my phone to help me when the text is too small or I’ll just screenshot it and zoom in that way to read it. Something people need to understand is that people who are visually impaired or blind can do just as much as the sighted but we do it in a different way. You guys write, we Braille. You guys count money with your eyes, we use money identifiers. Technology is so advanced today that there is all types of equipment that help us to do just about anything.

[@kristinbrent4843]

cycatwoman it fine!!! In the blind community, there are different levels of blindness. Some people’s vision is weaker than others. I was blessed to still have a good bit of my vision. My eye disease is progressive so there is a chance I could go totally blind one day.

[@transcender5102]

there are programs for this nowadays , we in brazil in some inclusive facebook human rights groups , we use the hashtag #forblindsee and then we describe some picture .

[@triciagunter2948]

Ka'bre Mashae it's all true

[@DADVICETV]

I found your channel and just love your videos! I fully understand the problem with trolls - it is just shocking some of the things people will say and how cruel they can be. Thank goodness that is just a small fraction of a percent of the people out there - the vast majority of people are supporting and positive. I know this is a really old video, but so happy to have found your channel and enjoy catching up on your videos.

[@gabbihoyt5425]

Some people suck. Like going through losing your sight wasn't hard enough without people judging? Keep inspiring and educating Molly! Haters are gonna hate but you're awesome so screw them!

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I’ve had people tell me I was lying when I mentioned my mom had cancer in some posts. Like.... who would lie about that? For what, sympathy? LIKES?? And to just assume someone would lie about something like that says a lot about the person making those accusations. When we found out, I’d recently moved, and I didn’t have a lot of people to talk to about it, to process and get used to the idea (it was a total shock), so I was kind of trying to... own what was happening and get accustomed to it, because I still couldn’t say it out loud, and I was trying to work on it. And then, it was only maybe 2-3%, but people would say, “your lying.” 😖 You’re right. Completely right. Some people suck. And nothing can change them but themselves, when they get tired of being alone because they mean and miserable people.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

Ken Lompart I do try to not prompt the trolls to leave their homes under their bridges by feeding them, but it really does disturb me, because it’s such a twisted way to look at the world, and it’s natural to want to defend yourself when someone accuses you of something so horrible. So I refrain, but it’s hard! 😅

[@NewYawkahBroad]

You can't fake nystagmus, which is easily seen in your eyes. Trolls with sad little lives are so ignorant.

[@mariaathena7910]

Exactly

[@kim-chiii8516]

Agreed

[@lilly-kk8kc]

I HAS NYSTAGMUS

[@lilly-kk8kc]

I didn't mean that in te way that its good, i just get excikted cos ive never met anyone with nystagmus

[@caseygriffin9267]

For your information, having a Nystagmus does not mean you are blind. It just means your Vision is impaired by motion blur. I should know.

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

FOR THOSE WONDERING... I have a video titled "RP Update + What I REALLY See" which explains exactly what my sight is like. I also have a video titled "How and Why I "Look At Things" which should help to answer some of your questions. I have a video coming in the next few weeks about my "eye-hand coordination" and spacial awareness to answer those questions too! :) I also have videos on how I do my makeup, use technology, etc. Basically, all of your questions are already answered in other videos found on my channel, so stick around!

[@ObiWanCannoli]

👍

[@mrsthebeatles8159]

Molly Burke my granny had rp and i have to have checkups to make sure i dont end up developping it

[@kylieandlexi609]

Molly Burke

[@user-gj1hh3xg2k]

Dear Molly, When you could see fully and your eyes would shake would your vision shake as well? I ask because my vision shakes and hearing about this scares me. PS sorry this comment is late I know this video was posted a year ago.

[@tiaburrell8473]

Jennessa Latham no, I have nystagmus the same condition where my eyes shake but I don’t see any shaking at all! Do go and get it checked out though

[@msmychannel44]

just started watching you yesterday, your soul is so beautiful and you are so inspiring. keep that positive energy ❤️

[@MelissaFreeman]

You have such beautiful skin!

[@pinkpixie8232]

Melissa Freeman you probably shouldn’t say that to a blind person

[@MelissaFreeman]

Pink Pixie why? Letting someone know they look beautiful is always okay no matter if they’re blind or not. Maybe you shouldn’t say close minded things 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@gracieg6714]

Mellisa freeman ino isn’t it great

[@josimilportorrealmolina425]

Gracie G no it actually is ok because it can give her a better idea of how she looks because she’s blind and she dose the remember what anything looks

[@ekdkw3455]

Melissa Freeman you shouldn’t say that it to a blind person. They can’t look at themselves in a mirror, so they feel sad. And they could think that you’re just saying thAt to make them feel better.

[@devyncdc]

There was a guy a grade above me (he has now graduated this year) named Cody who was born with detached retinas. He had the full smokey white eyes that are stereotypical with blind people but he never wore dark sunglasses. He even was able to walk around the large high school campus on his own with no help. He would often times ask people to accompany him to places saying he needed help but everyone knew he didn't. They went with him anyway because he was just the kind of person that you can't help but like and you would be hard pressed to find someone who didn't like him. He was very upbeat about his lack of sight and never passed up the opportunity to laugh and joke about it. He liked to freak people out with how good his hearing and memory was but calling out to people by name down the halls that were talking to their friends. It was pretty funny. He knew about half the school by just their voice. That's about 500 kids right there. He was on the percussion line for band and was damn good at the drums. He was decent at the xylophone too. Never underestimate a blind person.

[@cinnastyle3260]

I'm a sighted person and I've never considered the expression "I'm watching this video/movie/etc" to mean specifically and ONLY visually looking at something. So much more goes into _watching_ a video, if you're looking at it yes, but you're also listening, thinking, analyzing, engaging. A LOT is going on up in our heads when we are _watching_ a video, case in point you could be idly doing something in front of the tv, you can hear the tv, and you could be occasionally looking up at the movie on the tv, hell you can be staring at the screen but be spaced out, and if you aren't engaged, if you're not _watching_ the movie, you probably wont know what's going on or get confused with the plot because you missed something. So much more goes into watching media than just using your vision and to think blind people can't benefit or wouldn't enjoy _watching_ movies or videos is pretty close minded.

[@kayla1357]

Gatica this is so trueee, they only attack her bc she’s blind but don’t realize everyone does it on a day to day basis!

[@scdl-m2z]

“I was feeling this really cute shirt” LMAO that got me. Obviously you’re not gonna say that; if you did say that you’d get some pretty weird looks. Some people surprise me with their ignorance

[@scdl-m2z]

danxellaxo wut- I’m saying that she IS blind lmao I’m expressing my shock towards peoples’ ignorance

[@scdl-m2z]

danxellaxo bruh🗿 if you can’t tell that I wasn’t laughing at the fact you asked if I was saying she wasn’t blind idk what to do🤷‍♀️

[@FazeNot]

It is really bizarre how ANGRY some people get at disabled people (particularly ones that don't fit into a very tiny box or stereotype they have in their mind.) I've definitely experienced that. How we look and present ourselves and manage our own lives has absolutely nothing to do with them, yet their ignorance has such a stubbornly angry and accusatory tone. I wish everyone was aware by now that disabled people come in all sorts of forms and appearances, both naturally and how we choose to express ourselves. It's ridiculous how many people (and doctors) in this day and age with the internet, with so much collective knowledge and experiences at our fingertips, still don't realize the validity and vastness of how we come in all ages and forms! So many people still only think disabled means you need a wheelchair 24/7, when there is so much more than that! And so much understanding could come if people just sensitively ASK questions before assuming ANYTHING about conditions they do not know about or understand! So much can be cleared up so easily and simply if people didn't assume the worst or have such close-minded views!

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

Rosie Posie I think you took the words right out of my mouth. So why does everyone have to be close minded? What you just said about people being close minded reminds me a lot of my brother and my step dad and sometimes my sister. You know kids were not very nice to me when I was younger and I kind of painted a picture in my head of everyone being bullied.

[@bee4088]

Both of you really like writing long essays

[@namejackson9668]

I with i could give you a million likes because you are sooooo right!!!

[@ashleygordon3216]

Rosie Posie that’s amazing your amazing I’m speechless 😶

[@Lottie512]

How could you put that so perfectly without going of the point

[@emmawkward1280]

People seem to think being blind entails being unable to function in any given situation. Yes if you blindfold someone who can see they're gonna struggle but that's because they can see on a DAY TO DAY BASIS, they're not used to not seeing, but the funny thing about people who are born blind or have been for a long time is that they're used to it and use their other senses and and the technology around them to do normal things

[@london8724]

Your cool

[@danidanielle7340]

I was born blind. I didn't have sight until age three, and even then, I was so reliant on my other senses I forgot I could see. I am colour blind though. (Yes it happens more in males but that doesn't stop women from it too)

[@Gabriel-qu5fb]

Apperently they want you to say "I'll feel you later"

[@mememkyu]

That sounds so wrong and so funny.

[@allisonboggs2104]

Kai I totally agree that doesn’t make an sense at all

[@ainsleychadwick8747]

That sounds like a players goodbye

[@helenetrstrup4817]

Or you could go Gary Oak on it "I'll smell ya later" but in a way that just sounds inappropriate XD

[@ameliapenney983]

No Not really she doesn't have to touch someone shes around more like hear

[@aaronhamby8019]

@MollyBurke love this!! I know this is an older video, but I litererally just learned of you and MUST say, THANK YOU! My mother lost her vision 20 years ago and through all those years, people still DOUBT her BLINDNESS. I very much appreciate your BEAUTIFUL spirit and your AMAZING light of life you live.

[@grandmalin4999]

Love your videos. I agree with your definition of "seeing" a video. I'm in a wheelchair and often say " I need to go sit down" or lets walk to the store...not going to "roll to the store". Lol

[@nataliegranger2890]

me to

[@wildlifesymphony]

Am I really that one weird person that started saying roll when I had to be in a wheelchair!? I was in highschool and very light on the subject of my wreck.... I even wound up with the nickname wheels cuz I really did love being in my wheelchair, it was speedy and didn't cause pain when used So I was thankful to have it and loved it. And also, wheels was shorter than what the band called me "drill sergeant" roflad. I'd get mad the freshmen weren't doing their part and keeping us from getting home after the game... And took things into my own hands but had to use a deep voice so that when I yelled it didn't turn into a squeak... That's what they get for laughing the first time I did roll call. I could walk a bit, and after the 2nd surgery was walking more and more.... It was just very slow. I was the overachiever, always moving and nearly running everywhere I went... So the chair was enjoyable thruout the time I needed it. Now I have an SD to help me balance so I don't fall constantly, still walk rather slow but it's better for me to be walking. I'm just weird.

[@aintgonnaletuknow5758]

@@wildlifesymphony you're not weird, eventhough I don't need to use wheelchair sometimes I think it's quite convenience because it just like a mini car that allows you to walk faster than normal people. I think if I ever try to use it due to curiosity I might be addicted to it.😅😅

[@wildlifesymphony]

@@aintgonnaletuknow5758 It is really nice :3 Sooo much faster than even a normal persons walking speed hahahaha. It's even better when the teachers didn't have the heart to tell me to slow down xD They did threaten to out up speed signs and clock how fast I went and limit it that way... But hey, I police myself better than the teachers ever did hehe I enjoy using my chair on long trips, like to the zoo. Especially since I taught my SD how to help me roll in the chair easier XD

[@SquidGrowls]

Let’s roll to the store mom

[@kearstonedmisten6883]

Hi Molly. I just wanted to say that you are a huge inspiration for me. I was diagnosed with Nystagmus at 6 months. I am now legally blind. I have absolutely no vision in my left eye and very poor vision in my right. I can still see out of my right eye but things have to be super close or really big for me to see it. I just wanted to say that I found your channel a few days ago and have fell in love with your videos and you. You are an amazing human being and you have my full support in everything you do. ❤

[@itsrue7216]

Kearston Edmisten my left eye is blind but my right is working my left eyes nevre never developed

[@brandymcnamee9936]

"You can't be blind; your eyes are blue." ... That's like saying, "You can't be deaf; you have earlobes!" or "You can't be quadriplegic; you have feet!" Some people, LOL.

[@Ant-fe7ku]

or "you can walk! you have legs!"

[@biancamyguy6265]

Or “you can’t be mute! You have a mouth!”

[@elixever]

Brandy McNamee sry I disliked by an accident but I fixed it! I felt bad bc ur comment was funny and I disliked (as I said by an accident)

[@Ant-fe7ku]

@@elixever they probarly wont reply so i will say its ok for them. Its okay!

[@elixever]

Ant thank you! I just felt SOOOOOO bad! They didn’t deserve it! Lol I’m probably just crazy!

[@renatofialho1792]

Even yesterday I commented in one of your videos that at the beggining you fooled me and thats great! Being blind or deaf or having some kind of "normallaty" discrepance is very often seeing as someone weak and in need of pitty. You show a strenght and a sense of natural trust around your enviorment that shook the idea of creepling blind people who cannot go outside without help. Great example! I come to your channel from Drew and Steela and i'm thinking of stick around :D (Sorry for the bad english, cheers from Portugal!)

[@abbynicole3662]

I was born with no vision in my right eye and only partial vision in my left. When i was 12 I had a prosthetic put in my right eye to make it look more normal than it did because it stayed closed. So when people say "oh your not blind" I get the pleasure of pulling my eye out and proving them wrong lol. I can't lie the shock on their faces makes me laugh. But I am also high functioning; I am working on a Master's in Professional Counseling, I have modeled and I work a regular hourly job, so I also get people doubting me when I tell them.

[@Imthebrownunicorn]

Abby Nicole you go girl! I bet the expression of shock is priceless. My gosh...Some individuals could hand out ignorance for free all day and still have a surplus of it left.

[@abbynicole3662]

@MsLiliblue I could tell stories for days about the things people do, I am sure Molly has a ton of them as well. The most common comment i get is "you need glasses" to which I respond with "I am for the most part blind so I don't think that will help". I have told people about my disability in stores and they have grabbed me by the arm and start leading me around or start talking to the person with me because if I am blind that must mean that I am deaf and dumb too!

[@luharrell1]

So the prosthetic eye is literally just sitting in your eye socket with nothing to keep it in?

[@faithybooo3378]

Abby Nicole Slay queen!👸

[@abbynicole3662]

@Maddie_Unicorn The eyelid keeps it in.

[@BokkieXO]

I started losing my eyesight when I was 19. I have a non age related version of Macular Degeneration. I have gotten a lot of those same comments from uninformed people as well. Stay strong! Way to explain it for the community!

[@marcyplays9097]

how r u typing tho..? sorry not being rude

[@forest9132]

Marcy Plays true dat maybe he/she is talented

[@doctorwhouniverse9338]

Marcy you are being rude. She explains this in the video. She uses Siri to voice her comments and not type them. That’s probably what this person is doing.

[@sudheendragamoji3069]

She's probably curious just which method this person is using. Everyone has diff ways of doing stuff man calm down

[@BokkieXO]

Well, typing is a tactile experience. I typed for about 12 years before my vision loss. I don’t need to see the keys. I have a screen reader called jaws and I use zoom text. I would suggest checking some of those videos out. Also, maybe check out what macular degeneration is. There are many eye diseases that can cause blindness, however that does not mean that I live in total darkness.

[@johannematheaangelsen1695]

My question, to everyone that doubt her blindness, WHY would a person do that??!! Like, being blind in our ableist community has got to be a massive hassle (please correct me if I'm wrong), in the sense that people judge and assume things, like the sunglasses and the cloudy eyes. Why would anyone fake a disability of any kind, when so few places and communities are built and adapted to the needs of people with disabilities? Especially when they have to deal with people questioning them. Why bother? So, to people claiming other people are faking disabilities of any kind: Why on earth does it bother you that people on the internet have disabilities? Why can't you just learn from what they tell you? Why can't you just be grateful that you don't have to deal with people like yourself and can benefit from the ableist world we live in? (Once again, if I've gotten anything wrong, please educate me)

[@allhailjimpickens7533]

it's those who pretend to have a disability who ruin it for those who actually DO have a disability. it's like the one man who pretended to be in a wheelchair made a lot of people ask people in wheelchairs whether or not they're actually disabled. but i totally agree with you. xx

[@unicorn_fartsramirez5821]

Johanne Mathea Angelsen people are haters

[@kaidakennett3304]

Johanne Mathea Angelsen your totally right

[@huckabee209]

IKR

[@kassadiweishuhn2647]

I agree, no one on this world should be able to fake a disability like hers, because you can tell if someone is blind, because if most people are blind, you can tell by their eye color some of the some of the eye color will mostly be grey but someone could have a black eye color if there blind I'm blind to and it sucks only if light shines on the object I can see it but I use the Alexa thing I use it on everything I also have a person who helps me but I mostly have a dog that's named Basil I call her sweety bell or Hazel

[@zzzveki]

Me watching this in 2021 and getting cofused when she said dude it's 2016 and then realising the video is 4 yrs old 😂

[@maddie28]

lol same

[@Umbrellaoflove]

I'm 56 years old and legally blind due to a delayed surgery from a whole retina detachment. I found out then, that I have myopia degenerative condition, severe retina thinning and lattice degeneration! I have double vision and problematic hallucination where something looks like it's in front of me but is not. I also suffer with light sensitivity. I'm also partially deaf in both ears. My eyelids apparently are almost closed as I obviously don't use them weakening the muscles. I had to laugh yesterday. For the first time my son got annoyed with me. He said "I'm sick of living in a home where it's always dark and no lights are on"!! So I told him well then why don't you flick the light switch on!! Any kind of light bothers my eyes as well as drying them out. my eyes are really sensitive to light including indoor lighting. I'm glad you did this Vlog, because I've had a crazy woman come up to me and screamed "Take your sun glasses off, YOUR NOT BLIND" i've had people grab my cane /stick or my backpack/ food cart without permission and list goes on and on. What I'm trying to say to the viewers/trolls of your channel is that your ignorant is no excuse and you need to step away, stop and think how ridiculous you sound. Whether we are blind, legally blind or low vision, we have a lot to deal with as it is. Everybody has different situations and I can't possibly believe that you would fake blindness. First of all you can't it's impossible because your eye surgeon who knows you and specializes in retina diseases or myopia degenerative disease etc. would definitely know whether you're faking it or not! Also, you are not able to receive a referral to the CNIB unless an eye specialist refers you to them. I am a member of the CNIB that sends coaches to help me adjust and deal with the problems associated with my condition. So I'd like to thank you Molly very much for sharing and educating the public! It's difficult at the best of times for me not to respond to nasty individuals. It helps all of us in the long run❣🇨🇦😎

[@theluckypoptart2945]

Janet Wayne may I ask you some questions? I'm having retina issues myself. It's a rare one and I don't meet many people with retina problems.

[@Umbrellaoflove]

The lucky poptart ; I just came across your response to my comment this morning. ( two years ago) What question would you like to ask? I have Myopic, lattice, retina thinning degeneration. I see a retina specialist/surgeon at St Michaels. TMmI haven’t met anyone that has similar problems that I have. I see shapes and lines , but with blurred, double vision and extreme depth perception loss it’s difficult at times to where it is or what it is. I also have what is known as hallucinations. This is Where you would might be walking and a pole/tree would jump in front of you but it’s not really true. The tree and pole are usually on my far right, but I still jump backwards. My children, when walking with me, were great and calm me down at the beginning of this new symptom. It was quite scary at first, but the CNIB taught me how to avoid situations like that, by using my walking cane to feel for obstacles❣️🇨🇦

[@ItsNotOkaySo]

Janet Wayne I’m sorry that you’ve experienced all this ignorance and downright assault, I hope this doesn’t happen to you again 💛

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Janet Wayne Wow. I love you guys and also FUCK those people who were so rude!! They need a reality check and to get off their high horse. There is a blind girl in my school and many disabled people I’ve seen in my life and never have I thought to treat them any different from the people I encounter. I’m a gentle person and nice to anyone I meet. I don’t stare at people for their disabilities and I don’t try to be abrasive either. I know how independence is important to a person because I feel the same way about it even if I have no disability.

[@Umbrellaoflove]

The lucky poptart ; sorry it took so long, I have a chronic disability that affects most of my organs including being type 1 diabetic. My retina issues are not connected to my diabetes, I was born with pre-myopic degeneration and was not informed by my parents. I’ve had issues with my sight All my life, and lost the right to drive during my 40’s. I am close to 60 years old now. I also have a twin brother who does not have it. What are your retina issues?

[@caroltassin4049]

(2018) Just joined your channel & looking back at some old video's & I think you are wonderful & very brave.Keep up the good work & am looking forward to more great content!

[@megangoodson2817]

People saying "you can't type your blind" makes no sense to me. When i was in elementary school we had a typing unit we had to do because they were converting everything to computers. They told us the reason the J and F keys have the little bumps on them is so blind people know where the keys are so they can memorize where the letters were, like if you have sight and you type you don't have to slowly type and look for each letter if you type enough you develop muscle memory of where the letters are. Why can't people just think about the every day use of things.

[@chashioo7472]

Oh my god, i never noticed that actually ! Thank you for pointing that out

[@brandenhaskins2273]

It also why we have two sets of number keys, the number pad on the right had a bump on the 5 for people without vision to easily remember numbers on the keyboard...

[@cherylbertucci8167]

The bumps arent just for the blind. It also helps in data entry because it takes time to look at the keys.

[@kai-hs3db]

Megan Goodson she can type cuz she said she memorized the keys.

[@Fenke1994]

I don’t look at my keyboard when typing either, when you type enough it will becomes musle memory.

[@fruit8109]

"yOu'Re NoT bLiNd, YoU dOn'T wEaR sUnGlAsSeS" = "yOu'Re NoT a GiRl, YoU'rE nOt WeArInG a SkIrT"

[@v1exm]

XD

[@mop8273]

yes she is just because she dosent wear a skirt doesnt mean she isnt a girl

[@fruit8109]

@@mop8273 That's the fucking point. Saying that she's not blind cuz she doesn't wear sunglasses is like saying someone is a boy cuz she doesn't wear a skirt.

[@luciaescobar753]

I don’t see how people can be so rude against people that have something wrong with them. How would u feel if you were that person blind and you were hearing all of these rude comments about you. You wouldn’t like it so idk why these people are saying these things I mean I get offended when I see people bullying other people let alone something like this. Molly you are pretty, bright, smart, beautiful, and so very worth it to this mean world and don’t ever get offended by these rude people because all they are, are jealous people because they are jealous of you because you are so beautiful so don’t stop being you and keep going forward with your beautiful self. Stay strong!!!

[@yasminal]

I didn’t even ‘watch’ this video because I didn’t need to I only needed to hear Molly’s voice so I did an art project while listening to her

[@heartfullbutterfly314]

Yasmin Amy same here except I was crocheting

[@annem0448]

Lol me2 I almost fell asleep but I could just listen

[@lilly-kk8kc]

i do that too!

[@literallywhy6162]

My childhood best friend is blind and her eyes are blue and look like any other eyes. Before this video, I wasn’t even aware that people thought all blind people had abnormal looking eyes? People are weird

[@gaildoughton860]

Hi Molly . I heard you the other day on cbc radio. I am now 64 years old I have worked with blind and visually Impaired and deaf blind children and adolescents You are an excellent advocate and educator !! So impressed with your openness and candor regarding your condition. I wish you all the best throughout your life journey and I look forward to following you and supporting you . Many blessings to you!! ❤🙏🌈🤸‍♀️🌼🎶🌻🥰

[@meganhugehs]

I'm sorry. I laughed so hard imagining if a blind person had to say 'I'll listen to you later!' or 'I'll smell you later!' 😂😂😂😉❤️

[@clownmama6823]

Now you say it i laughed too lol

[@mustwereallydothis]

If we were back in the days of The Fresh Prince of Bel Aire, saying "Yo! Smell ya later" would be a perfectly cool thing to say. Today though... Not so much.

[@themachfivepets997]

Haha! Thats cute.

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

Lmao I'll smell you later

[@mustwereallydothis]

@@LindsAyWithAttitude I'll feel you later. I'll hear you later. I'll smell you later. Haha She could just alternate. Maybe toss in an, "I'll taste you later" to keep thing interesting.

[@padlamadla]

Their logic: omg she know she's outside, she's totally not blind

[@celestinabell3685]

Adele Skylark that’s not logic. She has people with her to help her. She has a service dog too

[@mariscotesgerald174]

Celestina Bell why no get it ? ( Don't worry i know how to speak in English properly)

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Adele Skylark LOL

[@chase5682]

That sarcasm almost lopped your head off.

[@millyxcg]

Celestina Bell she has ears

[@maxine3008]

People are so ignorant and always think they’re right I swear like why would you fake being blind 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jose_cuervo424]

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[@Elcora61]

Some times people want attention not that I'm saying Molly want attention but other people do but it wouldn't go farther than like a class room no one would take it this far that's why I think Molly really is blind well not think know

[@Unholyxer]

These kind of things happen, people fake disabilities, it is not out of this world. Money, attention, being taken care of, for example.

[@lonelyandforgottenisthe]

When u said that ppl say that ur not blind coz u can type I literally grabbed my hardcover book from beside me and started face palming continously. My mom used to work at a Guide Dogs Office thing so I heard a lot of stories from her. I really found it fascanating to hear how u ppl type. Voiceover, and just like sighted ppl, touchtypin. The bumps on F and J on a keyboard. Technology has really come a long way and those ppl who said that r probz not thinkin straight. Just have an open heart and mind and ull go so far.

[@lonelyandforgottenisthe]

@Tara Johnson Wait- you're so smart wth- I'm quite a good typer even with my eyes closed but that would make it sooooo much more accurate omg-

[@lonelyandforgottenisthe]

@Tara Johnson That fact that your whole family is like that lmao- Meanwhile I get scolded for being 'lazy' :)

[@lonelyandforgottenisthe]

@Tara Johnson 💜

[@siennaprice1351]

The whole thing about typing if I’m blind, I’ve gotten this so much! And explaing it to everyone is so exhausting and so damn frustrating. It gets to the point where I want to answer by lashing out at them and being brutally blunt with them! But then, I’d most likely get some replies from people saying that I was a psychotic bully and they would remember to never ask me anything again. I don’t use extreme vulgar language with people, it’s just that it gets old when more than one person asks this question in such a bullying judgmental way. I on the other hand, do not like being mean. But it’s gotten to the point where I’m embarrassed and scared to say on the internet that I’m blind. Because the ignorant questions people ask make me want to isolate from the world because of it. People don’t exactly offend me, it’s just that saying that I’m blind is a nerve-wracking thing for me.

[@mariaxxmelissidou9495]

It’s stereotypical that some think that blind people should wear a certain thing or act a certain way just because she doesn’t look like what you thought she would it doesn’t mean she is faking being blind ! btw I love your videos 💗

[@iladeail4714]

Maria xx Melissidou true my cus is blind but she was born without a puple

[@Grassisass]

I am so glad Shane collaborated with you. Im watching all of your older videos too and it is so interesting for me to now understand everything you're talking about and find out that a lot of these stereotypes are not true. Thank you so much for helping me and thousands of others understand, you're such a sweetheart! ❤️

[@dnwalkingoneggshells]

people are so ignorant. girl, you do you. i really like your channel so i cringe when i come across a comment that claims that you aren't blind. as far as eye focus goes, I have terrible eyesight and when im not wearing contacts or glasses everything is extremely blurry to the point that everything starts to blend together. When I'm talking to someone, i try to make eye contact with them because i think its a social construct to appear "normal". I could just as easily look past them (because honestly i cant see any of their features they are a blob of colors) however, i feel like this would make them uncomfortable. Im sorry if it sounds like im trying to compare my eye sight to yours, i know its not similar.

[@behappythankful6665]

dnwalkingoneggshells im same 😏 since the end of 2017 I started to see more blurry, and time passed and i couldn't distinguish people's traits anymore..if I looked at someone's face I would see the eyes and mouth all blend together..it was scaring me but then my mom made new glasses for me and now I see normally but still without glasses its blur but thank God I have my new glasses it missed me to see in a clear way but meanwhile I could really imagine like how blind people feel sometimes not to see things

[@skyrisesenpaiii678]

If she is blind then why u commented to her cuz she wont be able to see it?

[@dnwalkingoneggshells]

the computer reads them to her. like siri.

[@zoesisland2660]

NZT KING there is this thing on your phone that where you can go to Siri and say “Siri turn voiceover on” and then you just scroll your finger on the screen and whatever you touch Siri will tell you what app it is or what it says! I think it’s pretty cool

[@skyrisesenpaiii678]

Zoe's Island ya I watch her other video.

[@alissabelle]

Plus you lost sight when you were 14 so that also makes your language (uses of the word "seen", "watched" etc) more "cemented" if you will, because it used to be literal for you when you were sighted! Makes sense to me, plus I've hung out with a lot of deaf people and they will still say the word "heard",etc and yeah so I'm not sure why people get so hung up on stuff like that 🤷🏻‍♀️ and I just wanna say that I've never doubted you, but it was nice to learn more details of how you do stuff :) what a time to be alive right? So thankful for the technology we have. I cant wait for my hearing aids (which are "nonessential" due to COVID-19) to improve quality of life and make things easier!

[@cassiejahner3877]

I love how you always make jokes about being blind and stuff, you're not too insecure about it and know you're not alone and I also love how you try and educate people rather then bite back and are rude when they say this stuff. I also found you through Shane Dawson

[@rowanheart8122]

"you wonderful adorable supportive human beings who I adore." Aw thanks! ☺️☺️

[@SingDea]

First time seeing one of her videos and I instantly believe her, because it looks like she has nystagmus (constant and rapid movement of the eyes). I have relatives with albinism, which also affects vision, and they have/had nystagmus and both are/were diagnosed legally blind. Doesn't mean a person with this is automatically blind, but their vision is undoubtably impaired.

[@SingDea]

Definitely commented about this before she talked about her nystagmus lol

[@mcgreger8091]

MegaCrasherMusic He never said she was or even implied that. He just said he can tell for sure. Most forms of blindness can be scientifically proven anyway, what she has I know can.

[@bridgeotto3320]

She said in the video that sighted people can have nystagmus too.

[@samanthamatchett9623]

Bridgitte absolutely they can, but typically it makes it harder for them to see, everything is shaking or blurry in a sense so it does effect their vision.

[@samanthamatchett9623]

MegaCrasherMusic i think they meant that they could tell without her mentioning she was blind or seeing a video on her vision or what she sees because they saw her eyes shaking and knew about the condition and that she probably has vision loss or vision problems, so when they saw her videos on her vision or Molly mentioned it they were probably like "oh yeah, that makes sense!" So there was no reason for them to doubt it

[@anandshakti1]

HI, I was just perusing interesting videos and came upon yours. I am a 73 year old healthy pretty darn happy massage therapist and I just loved your video. The first one I watched was the animal communicator- that was what interested me because I do a bit of that myself and when you talked about having a guide dog I thought 'why does she have a guide dog' you didn't seem to have any disability. So I put your name in and got this one with your description of being blind. Honestly how thoughtful and kind to take the time to explain to the 'seeing' why you look so 'normal'- excuse the term. You and your dog are quite a delight and hearing your experiences is very helpful to me just understanding more about you and what blind folks deal with. Thanks so much again. You are just delightful and I'm so happy you care so much for your dog to really hear his thoughts- I have often been concerned about service dogs and wondering if anyone finds out how they are feeling and here you are doing it.

[@BanyansAdventures]

Seems to me that people get suspicious of those who successfully manage their life despite challenges. Glad I stumbled across your videos. You’re Awesome!! 🤙

[@riakirkbride9766]

You're not wrong. As someone with a disability myself, the impression people's confused gazes and insensitive questions gives me is that until speaking to someone living with disability, they assumed we were crushed, housebound, broken people, depressed and without joy. I think its because the nearest situation is being sick with flu or something, most can understand and empathise that. The thought of that feeling forever sounds terrible, in bed all the time, too sick to enjoy anything, the only perk is people oohing and aahing and bringing you grapes maybe. But disability and chronic illness (I have both) aren't the same. Maybe that's the confusion. Like, it reminds me of that look your mom gives when you're off school with something and you start getting a little too active and she's like 'if you're well enough for that then maybe you should be at school!' That's what it looks like to me...

[@ashildrtheswift3028]

This. I feel like people expect people with disabilities to be miserable 24/7.

[@mellyayble]

i just saw you through shane dawson and i came to learn more about you. i never thought you were "faking it", but the way you talk about things (i noticed in previous videos how you describe sunglasses right down to the lens colour and talk about your facial features) it makes it seem like you can see! coupled with the fact that you do make "eye contact", its just so unlike all the blind people stereotypes we see in the media. so i never thought it was fake but definitely unusual. i hope that makes sense and im definitely not a hater. i love your personality :)

[@katiekattner5969]

mellyayble aYOU ARE HATING YOU JUST SAID YOU THINK SHE IS NOT BLIND THE F K

[@cowgirlbabe103]

Katie Kattner I think you misunderstood this comment. This person is explaining that Molly breaks the narrow stereotype of blind people that was presented to them...which is exactly what Molly wants to do! It is easy to understand what mellyayble is saying: media says blind people can't look at things, Molly looks at things. media says blind people can't describe how things look, Molly describes how things look. Never did mellyayble say what you are claiming, they just expressed how surprised they were to learn about a blind person that doesn't 'fit' that stereotype. Please calm down and try to come from a place of understanding instead of hateful comments in such an otherwise wonderful and educational place.

[@mounikapogula1320]

Mellyayble, she was also born with her vision intact, and became blind later. So some things, she describes from memory probably.

[@victoriahaskins8576]

This phenomenon is explained here: tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/RealityIsUnrealistic

[@mellyayble]

Lauren Santucci exactly, thank you! i’ve been watching all of her videos and it’s so fascinating how wrong all the stereotypes are. i love how open and educational she is!

[@addisonlawless5363]

I don’t understand why there are so many dislikes if you don’t think you will enjoy it don’t Watch it. You are so amazing Molly Burke❤️❤️

[@stephaniesprouse1317]

I have to say, when I first stumbled across you channel, I had my doubts about you being blind. Not that I thought you were that type of person, but wow, there are just some times where you carry yourself so well it's hard to believe. I don't think I'd have nearly your level of spacial awareness if I lost my sight. Of course now I realize how silly it was for me to question. I'm a sighted person who has no experience interacting with blind people, they just aren't common in the town where I live. However, I find your videos amazingly interesting and I appreciate your patience in educating people. A lot of people's rudeness is from ignorance and I think your helping people not only interact with blind people, but people in general. Everyone has a definitely perspective and it's important to think about others. Thank you for all you do.

[@amandabiederman5527]

I'm amazed at how many people comment on your videos saying that you can't read the comments. Even sighted people sometimes use voice commands to read and send text messages hands-free - that's been standard on smartphones for years now. Modern technology really is amazing, and I'm glad that it's becoming more accessible. :)

[@Positivekitten]

I know I’m late in replying to this, but it always cracks me up how people will use voice commands to send a text, ask for directions to the nearest Starbucks, ask Alexa to order them more laundry detergent etc., But cannot understand how a blind person can use the exact same technology!

[@sarahhebert4398]

the only thing i wonder about is how Molly is able to dress so cute, do people help her choose cute clothing items or outfits?

[@mxrporchids6411]

Someone else in the comments asked that, maybe go try to find that comment, some answers are there. I hope I helped!

[@lynn9364]

Sarah Hebert I bet she could see by really blurry so she can see the color but really blurry

[@ImYurHuckleberry]

Sarah Hebert omg!!! I love your profile picture thats my favorite animal! !!

[@jensensfashionkingdom6313]

Sadie .101____123 she cant all she can see is super shiny things and then flashings lines I colors over blackness

[@karentrejo244]

Sadie .101____123 what I understand is she can perceive light but can't see anything else. Her disease is kinda like looking through a tunnel that slowly gets smaller with time. So it's not blurry. Shes reached a point where the tunnel is too small to see.

[@honeyboyyoongi2515]

LMAO i thought this was a recent video and when she said 2016 i had to do a double take 😂😂

[@bintzubair]

honey boy yoongi same

[@sisomphonebounrangsy370]

Kpop is taking over the world 😂

[@jintonic194]

💕

[@noa2200]

kpop everywhere

[@quanakilpatrick4117]

honey boy yoongi SAMEEE

[@artwithdianagabriella3468]

Thanks for this video, I always wondered about how you knew where too look at when on camera. Now it makes sense. I love your channel, it is super interested. My grandfather lost his eyesight to glaucoma in 1999, he used to play with me but got really depressed when he lost it. We often had talks and walks out in the sun, he had a hard time learning to use the cane mainly because of his depression. He died 4 years ago, I wish I had found your channel back then to further educate myself and understand what he was going through. Thanks Molly, you make this world better.

[@CristiNeagu]

You can't fake that rapid eye movement.

[@stickshiftstarship]

Nystagmus. Which she mentioned in the video.

[@beautywearsboots6458]

Cristi Neagu I actually can make my eyes do a similar movement. it's not at all useful in any way but it was fun as a kid to do on the playground

[@CristiNeagu]

BeautyWearsBoots Not for very long periods of time, i suspect. In any case, it's a problem with voluntary movement, but not involuntary. You can get the same eye movement if you're looking at close objects out the window of a fast moving vehicle.

[@ambam1420]

+Cristi Neagu I used to have a friend who wore glasses and her eyes would vibrate all the time

[@monkeygirl243]

My cousin is blind and he looks around like he can see everything and when he hears cars hell point out " hey you see that car over there it sounds nice" or look up at the sky and say it's nice out.

[@turtleflower416]

I knew and believed that you were blind, but I was still confused about how your looking straight at the camera. Now I get it, and I think this video was very helpful. UvU

[@elimason3488]

Even if she's blind doesn't mean looking at the camera means she's not blind

[@turtleflower416]

@@elimason3488 Thats what i meant.

[@alexandriawest7802]

"You don't look blind" Molly: Oh ya I'm sorry I left my blind in my closet today.

[@rachelrichardson5592]

That reminds me of when people tell me that I don't look gay. Oh sorry I guess I left my pride flag and glitter at home

[@Katalystic]

Rachel Richardson LMAO same

[@JamieLeeMedia]

I'm profoundly Deaf and been told I don't look Deaf before! Like wtf?

[@JustCallMeEmily]

How does one "look deaf"? Not all deaf people use hearing aids or anything that will out them as deaf... 😑

[@JamieLeeMedia]

@@JustCallMeEmily exactly! Unfortunately people often come out with this stupid crap!

[@Forcedisciple1]

You are now my favorite channel. I don't have RP but my experiences with low vision are very similar to yours. Keep up the good work!