9 Things I’ve Never Done because I’m Blind!

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

What's one thing you've never done or tried and would love to? :)

[@madisongoedman1405]

I would love to become a police officer in the future.

[@veronikapop8161]

This question is actually much harder than I thought, I can't really tell 🤔 maybe I will realise something later 🤔 Ooh I just realised... flying in the plane ✈️ but I'm not entirely sure I would love to 😁 maybe a really short flight 😁

[@mansiondionne]

Hi Molly. I think you should definitely do a gaming video. Either play the last of us part to. If not that you could maybe showcase some of the games that the blind have. Like crazy party, swamp, survive the wild, there are so many out there. Just go to audio game. Net and Peru’s the options. A heroes call is really good. And so is manamon, But I feel like you have to love Pokémon to like manamon. The storyline is great. But it would be really awesome to show people that blind people still love and still play video games.

[@paigemagee1030]

Climb on something, anything. I'm so scared of heights, and I can't trust my own body to support me

[@averytrexel]

i’ve never taken dance? i’m a theatre kid and i’d like to get better at it but i really don’t,,, enjoy physical activity lmao

[@fernnyfeen]

Molly's future video: doing all the things i haven't done due to being blind!

[@steviebrown5942]

We need this!

[@themimiplays3735]

Such a good idea

[@christineweihbrecht467]

Her surfing

[@linuswoodlee7835]

Yes, please!!

[@christineweihbrecht467]

@@linuswoodlee7835 she did.

[@laurar2798]

It would be cool to see a video of 9 things you’ve gotten to do because you’re blind. It would be cool to see both perspectives.

[@queralt9042]

Yeees totallyy!!

[@sngray11]

Great idea! ☺️ Hopefully Molly will make a video on this topic!

[@penguingirl42]

yes

[@Artsyanimal]

Agreed! That would be great

[@tired247]

she can't see both perspectives, bruh she's blind

[@SlugcatEmporium]

As a legally blind subscriber, I would love a video of you trying out several video games made for the blind! There are a lot more options these days but I have never tried any myself.

[@rebeccaglenn3045]

As someone who works for a video game store, I know Xbox tries to make stuff very accessible. So maybe Molly can reach out to them and do a fun collab!!

[@taylor3950]

Agreed! The closest I’ve ever seen are people who speedrun blindfolded. I’d be super interested to see a gaming vid!

[@Iradeza]

My husband made a game for a contest that's played in darkness using sound. It needs some work to be full acceseble since the menu doesn't speak when you mouse over the options to choose the tutorial/levels. And there's a replay to watch where you went within the level which a blind person wouldn't be able to see. But the actual game of using sound to find the person you need to rescue should be accessible to a blind person. That's what he was hoping for. It's called Lights Out by Sebjugate on itch. Best played with headphones and your eyes closed.

[@laartje24]

Minecraft is also doing some great things with accessability. Not sure if it is fully accessible to blind people though but they do have some functions for blind people like a narrator. No matter what game you choose it might be interesting to give a bit of comment/review of how accessible the blind accessibility mode actually is.

[@riledup99]

I would love to see a video of you trying accessible video games! As an avid (sighted) gamer myself I think it would be fascinating to learn how blind people experience video games

[@queentroller2865]

I am 26 and I reread my books for "children" often. Authors write for their stories to be enjoyed, it doesn't matter what age you are that you enjoy them at.

[@lucyicanel]

My dad used to read stories to my brother and I, I'm pretty half the reason he did that was for himself. Those were some of our favorite books.

[@sarahbeara7084]

I was reading a book for 8-12 year olds with my 8 year old sister where we took turns reading aloud. I’m 26. You are right. There really is no age limit for children’s books. Sometimes I’d tell her I wanted to keep reading while she wanted to take a break.

[@amethyst1826]

I'm 55 and thoroughly enjoyed the Harry Potter books and films. My children & I were taking turns with HP books!

[@alanaa9505]

Ive reread percy jackson/rick riordan universe senior year of high school and also junior year of college. I intend to read that and gregor the overlander and the pendragon series again. Its so fun and nostalgic

[@annabees]

hard agree!! I'm keeping all my childhood book and I read them from time to time. I've read them so regularly that some are in the hard drive part of my memory in full lol

[@YourDailyDoseofJillish]

My friend in high school was legally blind, but they still made her attend drivers education in school. She broke down and cried almost every class. It was terrible.

[@ryuuishii2070]

wh- what possessed them to do such stupid crap?

[@PonderingStudent]

Why the flip did they make her do that? If I'd been her parents I'd have been raising hell with the school!

[@ryuuishii2070]

@@PonderingStudent you AND me both. and my mom. I would demand to see who tf ever made that mandatory and maybe file a lawsuit. :>

[@AdmiringObserverR]

behind the wheel?

[@YourDailyDoseofJillish]

@@AdmiringObserverR no, no. Just drivers education. Behind the wheel is for after you put in 45 hours in car with your learners permit, and it isn't connected to school.

[@caseymintzer]

"I never went Snowboarding" is such a Canadian statement. My initial thought was, "who has?"

[@Kiki-ui9ue]

Haha I had the same thought. I’ve only seen snow 2 times and it was when it was melting so there was barley any

[@aliquot8404]

@Kianna Feel sympathy for you. Snow and ice and winter sports are awesome!!!

[@bellajaid]

I grew up in the mountains and ended up marrying a man who had never seen much snow. His first time visiting my parents' house was in the middle of winter 🤣 He got a crash course in icy roads, snow chains, and whiteout conditions 🤣

[@farjanaislam5593]

Ikr And then there's me I have never even seen snow in life

[@mayagarcia-hector2732]

Me to I’m from Florida so I was like no that makes sense but then I was like wait

[@mathewbjorngaard295]

As a 30 year old who did not read Harry Potter until I was 29 (because I grew up thinking it was “dumb”) I highly recommend joining the late-to-the-party crew. The audiobooks are great and I’m now a grown adult always looking for an excuse to talk Harry Potter :)

[@CaylawithaC]

Same! I am blind, so I didn’t read Harry Potter when I was younger for the same reason as Molly. But also kind of thought it was dumb. I listened to all of the audiobooks last year at the age of 28 and now I’m obsessed

[@dweia54]

I'm nearly 40 and still buy merchandising from Harry Potter and took a trip to London 2 years ago to go to the Harry Potter studios. I think there's no age limit for this :-) (And I'm even worse with Doctor Who ^^)

[@hayleylsomerfield]

So glad I'm not alone. 29 and just read the first two books. And watched the first two movies after reading the books.

[@aleksandra5408-x2q]

Same here, I read all of the books last year (I'm 28) and now looking for an excuse to read them again! 😍

[@hayleylsomerfield]

@@aleksandra5408-x2q just do it!

[@JuMixBoox]

One hundred percent would love a video of you trying to play video games. Because it would be cool to see you have that fun, but also because I can't really picture how that would work and would love to get educated.

[@queralt9042]

Yeeeees!

[@amandapointer5154]

I wish I could like this comment 100 times. I would love to see that video!!!

[@rikavanderhofstad]

yup! we need this. its all i do in my spare time xD

[@gkiltz0]

I have a disability that makes it hard for me to walk. Rather than say, "I don't want to" instead I say, "it has dropped down the list of priorities! I'll do it some day, just have more important things to do now."

[@laighacamren3061]

"I don't want to work at McDonalds" I lied to myself since I can't stand for too long

[@carmen_says_hi]

Good one! 😂

[@barryeylle9760]

omgs that’s so SMART! can i steal this?

[@zivadavid4680]

You're definitely not missing out on cursive. The most annoying part to me is that I still write it almost exactly as we learned in school but a lot of people still have a hard time reading it lol

[@analuisa1214]

For me this is so weird because in Brazil cursive is mandatory and if you don't learn it, you can't advance. When you get older it's optional, you can use whatever you like and style however you like (as long as everyone can read it), but you have to know both because cursive is so popular here!

[@lyrariddle4067]

It’s so hard to read yet I’m not blind.

[@nicolap1212]

Molly: I've never read harry potter Me: this video should be sponsored by audible

[@random23287]

yep lol

[@BeckySkolnick]

The Harry Potter audiobooks are EVERYTHING!!!!!! You are never too old for Harry Potter and the books are even better than the movies. I’m 23 and I still listen to them! Molly won’t see this but it has to be put out there lmao!!! The Jim Dale ones are the best

[@Cllocopine]

Depends on what book if you ask me. Fifth book is really boring and way too long. And I just get so angry while reading it because Umbridge sucks and the ministry also sucks and Sirius is irresponsible and also he’s mean to Kreacher and Dumbledore doesn’t give Harry any information even though it would be real easy for him to just write a letter or forward the message through someone else. For example, SIRIUS! He’s already stuck feeling sorry for himself because he isn’t allowed to do anything. Sorry it just hurts you know😂 The movie is less stressful to watch because they make some of the anger inducing moments into comedic moments instead. Also they didn’t have time to show Sirius being a moody teenager and instead he’s just perfect lol.

[@Sybilmike]

YES!! I’m 35 and I still listen to them!!

[@SierraMascara28]

Hey I’m 29 and I STILL listen to Harry Potter on audible. I’ve relistened to it probably a dozen times. Go for it if you want to! Keep in mind the first two books are geared towards kids, so it gets better as you go!

[@veronikapop8161]

Exactly 👌 audiobooks by Stephen Fry are awesome. And yes first two books are noticeably more for kids it's true I also wanted to write that, but those are also the shortest ones :) and honestly I love them too 😁 I'm 26 😁

[@domimika9]

I'm 29 too and now I read Harry Potter every few years, but when I was growing up I was really crazy about the series and I was reading it on repeat, jst adding the next book that was coming out at the time. I'm sure I've read the first book at least 30 times xD

[@frostyskeletons8950]

I highly recommend the Jim Dale version! His voices are incredible

[@nattcattt]

I started listening to the books on audible at 21. I’m almost 25 now and still listen to them all the time. I had never read the books growing up, only watched the movies. So it was a great experience for me!

[@klaudiszka]

@@nattcattt I have just listened to all Harry Potter audiobooks in lockdown and I am 32 😅 no age limit for potter heads!

[@miladybuggamer9540]

It's never too late to read a good book no matter if it's a kids book or not. And the books cover so much more of Harry's journey than the movies could show. My favorite genre is teen/young adult and I'm in my 30's.

[@ragnkja]

I work in a library, and I regularly check out-and end up reading cover to cover-children’s books and YA books.

[@rianelapaire8736]

Fun fact: Harry Potter was one of the only series available in braille at the same time as it was in print. #brailleWin

[@Vandiiis]

that must be some BIG books tho. I have dyslexia and reading was a pain, and harry potter books are so big (or for me they feel very big)

[@Jadoreeee]

@@Vandiiis trust me they are.

[@ooOxeniaOoo]

Also the audiobooks came out just a few months after the books

[@Jade-5713]

Wow

[@annabees]

@@Vandiiis don't worry, they are big books even in print. They were my first big books as a kid and I felt SO proud reading them

[@kaitlynryan216]

I am totally blind and I am 21. I am so happy for blind children today even growing up in the 2000s there were less opportunities than there are now. Also, I did not start reading the Harry Potter series until I was 14. Only read the first book and did not really get into it a whole lot but I would definitely give it a try. You may end up loving it. Thank you for all the amazing content.

[@Skittles-ms6lv]

❤️❤️❤️

[@DynamicallyDisabled]

“It’s easier to tell myself it’s a choice not to do something instead of admitting I can’t do it.” I didn’t realize I did this until you said that and honestly it has given me so much clarity like you saying that was low key a eureka moment. I say I don’t want kids bc it’s easier to admit than saying I can’t have kids because I wouldn’t be physically capable of taking care of them.

[@kylamccaig9676]

This is probably so true. It’s better not to fight something that we just can’t do sometimes. I’ve never wanted to drive a car and that’s easier to take I think.

[@spoonierv1543]

One of the things I’ve noticed is a lot of stories people tell about people “faking” disability may well be something a disabled person told them for exactly this reason. I’ve occasionally had an opportunity to help someone think it through - “Okay, a disabled person said this. Does it make sense? What might be more likely?”

[@SeabassFishbrains]

Same! I love kids but I'm terrified of passing on my genetics (ocular albinism, glaucoma, hemophilia b, early onset arthritis and all sorts of blegh) and I don't think I could ever keep up with a kid with my knees... Plus as a gay man who is also disabled, I know that I wont ever be approved as a foster parent and it's highly unlikely that I'll ever be allowed to adopt. It's easier to say that I've just chosen to have parrots instead of children and that my birds aren't kid friendly, than it is to face all the physical and societal reasons that kids aren't an option for me.

[@thankunext5602]

♡

[@vvkouna]

I can see, and yet... I've never wanted to drive a car 'cause it terrifies me! And I for sure don't know how traffic works... When I see a stop sign, I expect drivers to stop. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. 🤷‍♀️ It seems simple enough, but I find it very confusing. I have tried skiing a few times, and I've given up because of fear 😱. I also don't play videogames and most card games, or watch sports 'cause I just don't get it. I understand the very basics, but I just can't follow.

[@lyndabethcave3835]

I read Harry Potter for the first time when I was 25. Totally worth it. Also, I still read junior fiction as a grown woman because why the heck not. There are so many good stories out there and it makes no sense to say only kids can have them.

[@alyssia7239]

I agree ! Children and teens books are really good for everyone. It's like games, it's 9+, not 9 years olds only. (But I'm a school librarian so I might be biased 😅)

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

Thank you I was felling alone and immature

[@jessiea.5205]

Same! I was 26 when I read them for the first time.

[@gumbyrox89]

Lol I’m 26 and only shop in the teen fiction aisles

[@LilyRoseKnits]

I first read them at 20, because before that I thought I was just too late. Just read them if you want to, I think people any age can enjoy them:)

[@alieshyamichelle5460]

“He was very cool, I was very bullied” 😂😭 i’m sorry but the way you said that was funny .

[@kmjohnson98]

I’m so glad you popped back up into my recommended after so long of not watching you. You’re such a pure and kind person.

[@Aceamzing]

I would absolutely watch a series where Molly plays videos games or reads harry potter.

[@PhoenixEdR]

Yesssssss

[@mirandamendoza5028]

Yes yes yes !!!

[@Bibinette23]

I’m 21, and currently reading Harry Potter cause growing up, we didn’t had the money to buy the books 😭 IT’S NEVER TOO LATE!

[@moniecmac]

I'm so happy for you. I love these books and I couldn't imagine not having read them. They were huge in my family. Everyone in my family read them. 💜

[@chrissy.saturday]

I like that! Not growing up w/out money! I mean I like what you had to say ☺️

[@julia.md2b707]

Just started trying to read them in Spanish. I thought my Spanish was pretty good and now I know it’s not.

[@sarahleidhold740]

Same! I read it in my 20s and I loved it!

[@thetackyprincess]

Yaaay! I think they are worth a read even when you're not a kid

[@raindrop5273]

Harry Potter narrated by Stephen Fry Is a must do for everyone. His voice is so soothing and the books are very descriptive. People miss a lot just watching the movies.

[@grilodonilo621]

Totally agree, the audiobooks are amazing

[@grettaoltjer]

I prefer Jim Dale! :) but yes! The audiobooks are so great and I still listen to them despite being an adult. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Rebecca-vg2ef]

Yeah. I feel like just watching the movies is like only reading 4 books out of the 7. And there are also great audiobook editions on Spotify or KZbin nowadays

[@mrinchantube]

regardless of age I actually watched the movies as I grew up with them which was great but I read all the books (heard audiobooks) at 21 and there are actually some really complex themes which you can truly empathise better with after experiencing those emotions yourself which is more likely to be the case at an older age

[@tiryaclearsong421]

I'm actually sad for her that she never had access to the audiobooks as a kid. When I was a kid I remember my parents got me some of the Harry Potter audiobooks on cassette to play on long car rides. I was not a good kid on long car trips and audiobooks calmed me. This would have been in roughly the late 90s. Maybe Canada didn't sell them or her parents didn't know or couldn't get them.

[@ginpye2002]

Me after seeing the first 3 things she’s never done: “Molly, I’m fully sighted and haven’t done those either hahaha!” (for different reasons, of course, I just thought that was funny)

[@ashantigreen2203]

Lol I felt the exact same especially for those first 2 😆

[@codsamanta]

You're never too old to do something you wanted to do. I will give you what I think is a great example.There are people who learn how to read and write in their 40s, 50s or even later, because they did not have the possibility to learn these very basic things when they were young. Everyone else learns these things as children, but that does not make it something that only children can do. It is never too late to do something you want. I am turning 27 this year and I still enjoy re-reading fairy tales or discovering new ones I might've missed as a kid.

[@CarolinaKarlsson1]

I refused to read or watch harry potter growing up, have now listened to the audio books like 10 times at least. i am 22 and listened to it the first time about a year ago, its never too late.

[@Sirindol]

My boyfriend is 39, im 27, i grew up obsessed with Harry Potter, he only saw the movies. Now we listen the audio HP books before sleep since pandemic and its the best thing.

[@mgg_30]

That’s so nice!! I love doing things like this. Something that is in the same vein: my twin sister and I used to sometimes read a book together because we shared a room, so every night we would rotate who reads the book aloud. I feel like books and audio books are a highly underrated for of group entertainment

[@Bibbit-E]

You should ABSOLUTELY listen to Harry Potter. I am 28 and just finished reading the books with my 9 year old, and I kept wanting to read after she went to bed. Also used to listen to the audio books while I ran in college. You are never too old to enjoy things kids enjoy. We’re all young at heart!

[@viktoriaalexander4117]

Molly, I'm 22 and a huge Potterhead. I did read them when I was in sixth grade, but to this day I hold the Potter world close to my heart. The Potter community is so amazing too. When Helen McCrory passed, we mourned and still are. We knew that the community would understand our pain and we understand the references we made. Please read them

[@fatimaallawati947]

Yeah I relate too. I'm a Potterhead as well

[@Maddym365]

Potterheads unite! ⚡️

[@Theresia66]

I love this top on her, combined with the hair color and make-up. Looks so nice together!

[@datamusic4923]

The Irish translation of freckles is Pógíní (little kisses) Gréine (sun) and who wouldn't like little kisses from the sun. While you still can't see them, its closer to something you can feel.

[@SuperFirenza]

I vote for audio books now. My younger brother is severely dyslexic and couldn't read long books so I read the Harry Potter series to him and my other brothers out loud as a teenager. I didn't want him to miss out and my other brothers were refusing to read them in solidarity, but they all wanted me to read the books everyday.

[@AngelaVEdwards]

I never really liked audio books; however lately I've been using audio books from Scribd at night when I'm going to sleep.

[@Dunkelwald_]

this is so sweet

[@mayafleming4826]

that is the sweetest thing I've ever heard

[@daniellek1191]

Molly is not even 30 yet and she’s seen a lot of amazing things be developed to assist blind people in her lifetime. The point I’m trying to make is that it’s impressive how much technology has improved in the last decade or so and it’s cool to think about what might be available for blind people in the future.

[@ILoveCurlsInMyhair]

YES! do it. My husband and I just got the audiobooks at a yard sale and we are very excited to listen.

[@terrahbruner]

I honestly always forget Molly is blind until she has a blind girl moment.

[@czarownicatko]

Now we need Molly to read HP for first time!

[@PrincessofEllabur]

Yes!

[@Accidental_Banker]

Wouldn’t it be fun if everyone did a chapter for her and we had a compilation audio book...

[@mtfan3457]

@@Accidental_Banker that would be so cool

[@hallebay2743]

@@Accidental_Banker That's an awesome idea !!!! how do we start ?

[@aa-xi8bc]

I cannot emphasize how much I want to see a “blind girl gaming” video PLEASE 🖤

[@Ehlair]

Yessss me too! I already commented this myself but replying here too to get the word out 😂

[@charlessaintpe8574]

Here's a bump for the algorithm.

[@eva.grace.]

Great video!!! You are NEVER too young to read anything, as a huge Harry Potter fan, I can say that you still may enjoy the audio books! Don’t let any opportunity pass you by because it’s too late. It’s only too late when the door closes. Thank you so much for making content!!!

[@nicoherrerai]

Omg, we sigthies can even tell the details of the moon like the tranquility valley. This made me appreciate my eyes even more. You’re amazing molly, I’m sorry you have to go through things like being denied access, hope the world catches up soon.

[@ikr2377]

Molly is so beautiful and she don't even know it. Her makeup and clothes. Always on point

[@CK28989]

Molly, good news! The sun is a star, so you have seen a star. :)

[@jenngirl1087]

It's never too late to read Harry Potter ❤️

[@liadanlei]

My mom read the books with me and my sisters as they were coming out. She loved them and she was in her 40s! It’s definitely never too late.

[@Justiniize]

No one is ever too old to read Harry Potter for the first time :)

[@roxannesykes415]

Right. Im almost 60 have read Harry Potter series multiple times over since they came out

[@Inamichan]

I mean audiobooks are great 🤷🏾

[@Rev0UK1]

The audiobooks are also Narrated by Stephen Fry (at least the version id recommend), he does an amazing job with them.

[@saravaneerde6164]

They came out while I was in my twenties, read the books and watched the movies, you aren’t too old for it.

[@alicepacheco8960]

I read it when I was 15 and back then I thought I was super old to read it because everyone else had read it when they were like 12 😂. But I completely agree with you, no one is ever too old to read Harry Potter!

[@traceycosta9196]

Thank you for sharing this with us all 💕💕

[@clarissagarvey7080]

I low-key wish your videos had the clothes you're wearing listed out because girl that top is FIRE and your style is impeccable! The sunflowers are amazing!

[@hopewelch3307]

I’d love to see you try gaming! I think video games with beginners are some of the most accessible and entertaining. I’d never thought about how O & M makes you have to study driving and I’d bet city planning to an extent

[@Silverwing28]

There is this podcast called Potterless, which is about a 25-28 year old guy who read the Harry Potter books for the first time (25 when he started), so you are definitely not late to the game.

[@SoWhatImASlytherin]

Ahhh I said the same thing!!! I love his podcast

[@MoriahxGrace]

fellow canadian here, growing up we only had basic cable, so i never got to watch all the “cool” shows my friends did on family channel and teletoon. so now in my 20’s i’ve watched hannah montana, 6teen, etc and it’s so cool being able to 😹 you are never too old to do something/buy something that childhood you dreamed of! 💓

[@cbjgirl23]

god i loved 6teen and i've lived in the states my whole life!!

[@mimibass2159]

I just love your site. I grew up with a blind mother who was the smartest sweetest wonderful person. My Mom hated for others to know she was blind so she pretended to see. Sending blessings.

[@kathryngingrich7138]

It’s never stupid to read children’s books no matter your age! If you think it’s something you’ll enjoy then absolutely give it a go!! HP was (and still is) very comforting for me and I personally advocate that everyone try it!!

[@katiehoraczek399]

As far as being “too old” to enjoy something ... what is the age limit for having fun and enjoying life? 10? 12? 16? 25?... what are you stating as too old for happiness?

[@Positivekitten]

I didn’t get into the Harry Potter series until I was in my mid-30s, and I’m in my mid-50s now and I still love them! I reread the series about once a year. I also love Lord of the rings, Narnia, Valdemar, Star Wars and lots of other great fantasy series!

[@meagancx6987]

Yes

[@CarissaC93]

As someone who also didn’t read Harry Potter until I became an adult, I highly recommend reading them as an adult! If you like the movies, reading the books just adds more magic to the story.

[@spidarant]

I have a big family and as a way to avoid anyone reading ahead and spoiling the Harry Potter books, my older sister read them aloud for all of us.

[@lindahoeijmakers6098]

Yes please do the gaming video! For one of my courses, I did some research on accessibility in video games and they are doing some amazing jobs with accessible games! So I think it would be fun to watch and even educational!

[@HigherHeartWarriorChannel]

Yeah Molly I’m right there with ya that things I’ve been unable to do, coping with it by thinking it was my choice is truly something that I’m glad I’m starting to heal. Also I truly believe that you should listen to the audiobooks because it truly is something you’re going to thoroughly enjoy, especially because there’s a lot that’s important for background that’s not in the movies.

[@ellybelly5876]

On freckles - they’re face sparkles! I get then when I’ve been in the sun :) they’re like little face decorations that make you look young and alive!

[@queralt9042]

Thats a really cool way of describing them!!

[@DariaHupov]

Yes! I would love to see you play accessible video games, that would be so cool!

[@heathersharp4372]

I'm 30 yrs old and I love to read Harry Potter and I find as I get older it just hits in a different more meaningful way!!! Go for it Molly!!

[@rodriguezfamily8826]

Molly!!! You mention audiobooks. I am so grateful for audiobooks for being accessible for my daughter to read. I definitely feel like you should read them. My daughter has listened to HP at least four times and now is on the Chronicles of Narnia series.

[@HollyAnn8705]

I “read” the Harry Potter series for the first time when I was well into my twenties. The audiobooks are so fantastically narrated- I highly recommend them!!

[@So18Nja]

Molly, I’m sighted and just now making my way through the Harry Potter audiobooks for language practice. Go for it, you’re in no way late to the game!

[@SeabassFishbrains]

I totally relate on the "It's a choice!" thing, I'm legally blind and as a kid I'd tell people that I was never going to learn to drive or own a car because "I care about my carbon footprint!", and while it is very true that I do care about the environment, learning to drive was never an option for me to begin with XD

[@Alyssa_James]

Same. My doctors said that u might be able to pass for day time driving only but it's be very slim. And when I tell people I walk everywhere they look at me like I'm crazy. And say that they could never walk to work and could never. Honestly I feel cars made people slightly lazy when just walking to a place that's not even a mile away 🙃

[@vikibelanova5148]

Molly, if you do read the HP series, there is also a great podcast called Potterless, where the guy reads HP for the first time as a 27ish year-old and comments on in as he goes. It's so much fun. Highly recommend doing both. 😊

[@malakabdullah2521]

lol imagine if Molly and Mike did a collab

[@Emttu]

Yes! Please listen to them. The narrator is amazing and I go back to them every so often. You could even make a video after you finish each one to discuss your thoughts!

[@LMAS3]

Read them! I'm in my mid thirties, sighted, and I listen to them over and over (my husband reads them to me as well). You will not regret the choice (and now you have a choice!) to be transported away to another world.

[@Tina-cq6sk]

I was raised in a very religious family where Harry Potter was considered sinful and satanic, my mom let me watch the first movie so I could see just how bad it was but it backfired LMAO I loved it and watched all the other movies in secret, in college I finally read them and loved them so much I read them again every summer, after a few years I even manage to convince my parents to watch the movies with me!!! They're still not fans lol

[@iridagazoufarmaki8466]

You are an idol🎉✨☺️

[@idikam.5257]

I am so happy that you read the books 📖 and watched the movies 🎥 even though your family isn’t into it. And I am not surprised that you loved it when you watched the first movie, like who wouldn’t

[@JuMixBoox]

I really love the new look. With the blondness, the makeup and the cool top you look like a goddess of the summer.

[@ImNotGonna85]

i LOVE that sunflower shirt 10/10 it makes me feel like all warm and fuzzy

[@SoWhatImASlytherin]

Molly, I recommend checking out Potterless! It’s a podcast about a man who read the Harry Potter books for the first time at 24-26 years old (took him 2 years to read the books and then he went through other stuff in the HP world up to his current age of 28 I think?) it’s never too late to read the books if you are interested in them!

[@jimenat357]

Molly, I wanted to ask you if you could do a video about how to find your style. I feel like I don’t have a style and I have a hard time putting outfits together

[@ketlyduever3632]

I didn’t read HP until I was an adult and it was still magical

[@EarlyBirdie82]

I see Molly, I click 😍 P.S. I am also an adult lady who only just read all of the Harry Potter books via audiobook last year and I LOVED it! Jim Dayle’s narration is perfection. I say go for it!

[@codybrown6688]

I hear her name on VoiceOver, I click

[@ellybelly5876]

I’ve always found it strange that then narrator for the American version is British, but not the same person who narrates the British version (Stephen Fry).

[@frostyskeletons8950]

@@ellybelly5876 idk why either. I’ve listened to both and the Jim Dale’s version is so immersive. I listen very frequently when falling asleep

[@sj-vc5ks]

LOVE jim dale!!!

[@conlon4332]

I will say the Steven Fry Harry Potter audiobooks are very good. Obviously you don't have to listen to them, I totally get that feeling of it being "too late" - I've never watched most of the movies. But I did listen to the audiobooks when I was young. I read some of them I think, but Steven Fry honestly makes the experience so much better than just reading them.

[@Auxede]

Hey Molly! Theres a game called "Lost and Hound" thats a fully accessible game for the blind! You should play it *insert smiley face*

[@winifredoscoro1388]

It's definitely worth it to go back and read the books. You're never too old for Harry Potter. I've re-read the series every Christmas break for the last 10+ years, I'm 21 now 😂. And the books are ssooo much better than the movies.

[@Nicole-rx2fx]

I read Harry Potter when I was younger, but I've also reread the books in my late teens. Honestly, I'd really like to reread them again soon and I'm 25. I don't think anyone is ever too old to experience the magic of Harry Potter.

[@alisaboyarkin6232]

I'm 19 and the first time I "read" Harry potter was actually when I listened to the audio book version this past summer. I loved it way more than the movies and I love the movies. The books are so descriptive and fo funny and cheeky. They do get dark and not just for kids. The Harry Potter series are really cool and I'm sure you'd really like it!

[@heidibraun3847]

I'm 27 and only just now getting around to reading many of the popular children's books-you're never too old to enjoy a good book!

[@chamberwall]

I'm a 29-year-old living in Turkey, and just realized that I've never done many of these and plus, never ever done the things you do (sports etc.) too, although I'm fully sighted. You help me reflect on how I live my life. I guess I gotta work harder on some things really.

[@lotteb.8304]

I have a friend who is a big fan of Fantasy books but never never wanted to read Harry Potter because she already knew what was going to happen because of all the spoiler that exist on the internet and she was kind of to old anyways. After 5 years of trying to convince her she finally read them when she was 18. It think she read all 7 books in a week and regretted not reading them earlier. You are never too old to read Harry Potter (for the first time). I have read them about 9 times now

[@bunnyonrings]

Pausing to comment!! I didn’t read the Harry Potter series until I was 19. Completely missed the bandwagon growing up. It WAS SO WORTH IT to read as an adult. I’m now 24 and have read the series a few times because I find them so enjoyable 🥰

[@PeachyTash]

In 2002 my school teacher used to play the audio versions of the Harry Potter books (1-4 because that’s was all that was out at the time). I actually found the audiobooks a better experience than reading them.

[@gdawgpaveng15]

The Harry Books are now available on Audible Molly! I read the books and now I’m listening to the audio version and its amazing! You are not too old to read/listen to them. I think I love the audio version than the print! It’s really great!

[@sarahkoebler7428]

I'm so happy to see the little blip about Adrian. I know leaving him was so so so so hard for you to do. I have been curious if you guys are still an item, but I didn't want to trigger any sadness or hurt. He seems so wonderful, sweet, gentle, kind, patient, etc. I hope, with all my witchy heart, that you will see him soon.

[@yesterdaydream]

I am absolutely jealous of Lavender's number of followers, but completely respect that she has earned each and every one of them, myself included.

[@elishahilker]

Same here so jealous but truly not surprised she is a beauty. I personally just followed her myself since I'm rarely on instagram anymore!!!

[@legendofayda]

I hated my freckles as a kid and I would wish they were gone constantly. When I was an angsty teen I didn’t spend much time in the sun so they faded pretty hardcore. Now I spend a ton of time in the sun cause I live by the beach and I love that my freckles are back in full force. It was really weird to see my face without them when they were gone.

[@ema6949]

Saamme

[@ChucknRachelN]

I am 43 and still love the Harry Potter books. I have to listen to the audio version as well and find Stephen Fry delightful. You should never feel bad for going back and doing something you missed out on or chose at a previous time to not do. Today is a new day and you only get one today.

[@bex9776]

I’m 33 and I WISH I could read all the HP books again with fresh eyes! It’s such a magical world and the books are so much more detailed than the films. They’re definitely worth a read if you choose to. However, I completely understand your reasoning for not reading them x

[@traceybowden5549]

Molly it was lovely to see you talk about things you've never done, and as a sighted person I have never done half the things you have. You fascinate me how you get about your flat, out and about, dressing etc....I think you do amazing at achieving all those things, so think about the positives that you can do and brush the rest under the carpet. Would love to see you try video games, and other stuff that is a challenge....you got this girl....

[@gamergirlmars]

I'm almost legally blind from Marfan Syndrome and all I can say is Molly, you are a brave girl to own that cactus. Lol.

[@violetivy]

it's a fake cactus! but so cute

[@kristat1989]

Molly! We love to see a Molly notification. I'm watching the video right now 🥰 Awe I am so sorry about you and Gallop being denied access. That's absolute bull and I hate that for you. I actually had a chance to educate someone at work about accessibility with service animals versus emotional support animals. It was information I learned from you so thank you. ❤ I hope you have an amazing day! Thanks for being here and sharing with us. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jaynenewell3566]

The fact you were denied entry with Gallop and that this happens regularly is disgusting.That the businesses denying you entry don’t know it’s illegal never mind embarrassing and isolating is something I find unbelievable - I’m so sorry, but well done for sticking up for yourself and getting it sorted- hopefully the next person with a guide dog won’t find themselves in the same position - take care - love and respect from Southampton, England x

[@lizzylouisewoo]

It's a real struggle every day! Especially with invisible disabilities.

[@Marie0706]

I think it would still be worth it to listen to the audio books. I first read and heard them when I was an adult already and it was still such a great experience. Definitely would love to see you gaming Molly!

[@margaretmurphy2127]

Love that you shared ! You’re such a strong woman!! & yes I would like to see you play your childhood games that are accessible!

[@MK-uo6mr]

Please read the Harry Potter books! They have a different meaning as an adult and truly I think you’ll enjoy the magic. The audiobooks are really well done!

[@madeleinehoffman4046]

Bro she cant!

[@janakassem2292]

@@madeleinehoffman4046 BRO, HE SAID AUDIO BOOKS plus the are books in brail

[@30ratsstackedinatrenchcoat91]

@@madeleinehoffman4046 ... Audiobooks and braille books exist, dude...

[@frostyskeletons8950]

Yes, the Jim Dale version is phenomenal!

[@emilykozak7249]

Nothing is better then coming home from school after a long day, and seeing a new post from Molly 💖

[@ella7493]

Where do u live?

[@emilykozak7249]

Sorry Molly I meant to type Nothing but instead typed Something Sorry Molly.

[@maybelleclark2623]

1. It's okay nurture your inner child by doing the things you always wished you could. 2. Most people your age don't read and write cursive. Schools where I'm from stopped teaching it in the late 90's. 3. It's okay if you've outgrown Harry Potter and it's okay to do what you like. 4. Please give Gallop and Lavender lots of love, especially Gallop because he's awesome.

[@marieantoinettepaddelboot3149]

your blonde hair looks amazing!!! it looks so good on you!

[@kriziaamber4548]

no such thing as late to the game to harry potter. the audiobook narration is absolutely top notch. He narrates them so so so well and does all the voices distinctly. They are so fun to listen to.