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I'm Molly, a typical sushi, makeup, and fashion loving millennial girl who just so happens to be blind! I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just 4 years old and began public speaking at age 5. I started just doing motivational speaking, but now I make videos and even model! Even though I can’t see, I know that there are bright spots in everything we face. Let’s find them together. 💕

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Over this past year of not having 99% of my clothing, I've learned a lot about my personal style, consumption habits, and more. Cleaning out so many of my things and giving them to a new home where they will be far more needed than in mine felt really good. I hope this inspires you to do the same in your life.

[@laurenschenck5355]

So proud of you Molly and love you so much ❤

[@Positivekitten]

It drives me nuts any time people jump all over blind people for using words like see, look, watch etc. like they catch us doing something wrong by saying “I’ll see you later” and feel the need to point it out.

[@RiverWoods111]

Molly, since you were talking about donating to a women's shelter, I wanted to share with you a personal experience. When my kids and I were living in a DV shelter many years ago, many of the businesses chose which woman and children they would help. The local hospital chose me and my 2 kids. They raised money to buy us gifts and we filled out wish lists. The hospital not only bought everything on my kids and my wish list, but had extra money left over. Therefore, they chose to give me a gift certificate for 125.00 for me to spend on whatever we needed. If any of you really want to bless someone and give them the best Christmas ever, please if you can afford to sponsor a family and possibly give them more than just gifts.

[@lillyfleeman6932]

I see the world through my hands to.

[@lillyfleeman6932]

@@Positivekitten It’s really annoying-

[@chloe6870]

Molly THANK YOU for reminding everyone to donate things you would want to receive!! I am studying to become a social worker. Recently at my internship, someone donated a ton of school supplies for kids on my caseload. I went through at least 4 bags of dry rotted erasers, used pencils from the early 2000s (like covered in pics of Hannah Montana, Suite Life of Zach & Cody, Lizzie Maguire, etc.), pens with no ink, and dried up paints. These are not things I would ever give to these kids, and it’s just not a helpful donation.

[@morganm4040]

Its the same deal in a food pantry, people donate extremely expired food all the time!

[@dewdropdesigns90]

Hi Chloe, I’m studying to become a social worker too! On this school break I had planned on going through my clothes to donate/toss and Molly’s tips for donating will guide me.

[@chloe6870]

@@dewdropdesigns90 Cool! Are you in the US? Nice to meet a potential future colleague! 😊

[@dewdropdesigns90]

@@chloe6870 I am in the US. I’m getting my masters in a slow route. I’m disabled and doing this to try to get back to work in a way that helps people. Nice to meet you!

[@chloe6870]

@@dewdropdesigns90 I’m a BSW student right now but I’m graduating soon and then heading to a Masters program as well. I wish you the best of luck!

[@samanthalowry6021]

The way you speak about the homeless is very refreshing. My dad and I were homeless when I was in middle/highschool and so many donations were practically trash (at the Veterans shelter we stayed at for a bit). If it has holes or massive stains, it’s probably not going to go very far and honestly just reinforces the feeling that you yourself arent worth much. You just mentioned you donated to a specifically teen shelter and that really warms my heart. As much as people push that homelessness is a choice, people tend to forget the children in those positions who have 0 responsibility for the position they’re in. I appreciate you and your advocacy of not only the disability community, but other marginalized groups as well

[@faithannerush]

As someone who works at a homeless fellowship and receives donations, I really appreciate your intentionality and generosity. Giving someone clothing items which they actually need or want instead of just giving them whatever is the way giving should be done. I've talked with so many people who are in sad situations and that little bit of dignity in receiving something they asked for means the world. I know the shelters you gave too are going to put those items to good use. Thank you for your heart in giving; it is intentional people like you who make the world a better place. Love you girl! 🤍

[@_paige_adelle_]

I love that Molly included a mention in this video to look at the requested donations lists for wherever you’re hoping to donate your things! As someone who volunteers at an emergency clothing closet, I can say first-hand that it’s a bummer when people donate things that might be beautiful, but not the items the clients actually need (ex: fancy high heels or pencil skirts). Always check what places are in need of, to go the extra mile before you drop off things, and if you aren’t sure, you can usually call ahead to ask about an item. ☺️ Thanks so much Molly for encouraging people to pass along their beloved items in a responsible, sustainable way (not just dumping them at whatever donation center is closest to their house, but actually doing the prep-work to get the items to the right agencies who can use them). 💚

[@silver0moon0beam]

Also a good call that many communities have “closets” for borrowing interview clothes, so some of those fancier items would be wonderfully directed to those sorts of organizations!

[@CJMGalaxy]

This is what I needed to motivate me, TBH. I'm trans and I got top surgery in May, and I have a ton of clothes I used to wear to hide my body that I don't wear and will never wear again. I need to pare things down to things I feel good in, wardrobe staples that actually reflect my style. No one needs this many hoodies.

[@xoxo_rel]

Your speech about the pain of growth and helping others intentionally, was so wise and inspirational. I think everyone can relate in some way! I also think it's great that you have extra space - this condo is going to be your home for a long time, so you will have plenty of time to fill that space with high quality items you really love, as you mentioned. Your content this month has been great to watch!

[@babybander]

The new hair looks beautiful and almost like it was natural for you! It makes your eyes pop in a very youthful way ❤️ love the vid!

[@yesterdaydream]

It's nice to watch someone else clean and organize because it makes me feel like I can do it, too. Little by little, I will! P.S. Your strawberry blonde-ness really does match your condo so well, especially the rim around your bed headboard. As if your sleep situation wasn't aesthetic enough, LOL

[@greenbean97]

We want all the move in/organizing/decorating videos you can give us! I always get excited for whatever you have to share with us!

[@miephilodendron]

YAY! Another nice video to watch! Thank you so much for bringing awareness and teaching us to be more aware of the importance of inclusivity!

[@deannascorner8112]

I really love that you are so thoughtful about your donations. I’ve been on the side of needing to receive donations as a child growing up and also working in a thrift store. There were times I would go through the donations received and it was literal garbage or smelled like cat pee. It was awful as a sorter and it was disheartening as someone that had once relied heavily on donations or thrift stores. Food banks are the same! So many times disappointed because it was Lima beans or canned goods you know weren’t that great. Donate what you would actually want to eat!

[@missthistleberry6130]

Honestly in love with this hair color!! And love the decluttering and the comments on "beggars can't be choosers". Spot on

[@deboramobers]

I recognise how you feel so much!!! We were without all our stuff and clothing for close to 4 months when the military moved us from the Netherlands to Vegas. I felt alone, confused, not myself. Even now with all our stuff back it’s hard to feel grounded and comfortable in my old clothing in our new home that still feels foreign. Thank you for talking about this ❤

[@dreamelatte]

Molly seems like she would be such a good friend. Like you could talk to her about anything and she’s listen without judgement and give good advice😊

[@madethistocomment727]

I love that Elton "aggressively" drinks water. Elton John: "HYDRATION IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR HEALTH!!!"

[@kristinaclement1327]

As a fellow canadien girly, coats and jackets are also my kryptonite. They are easily to justify cause of the weather, but I have definitely too much

[@sophieirwin3497]

There’s a food/essentials donation box at my regular food store, so I frequently buy extra long life food or hygiene products to donate. I usually buy sanitary pads on offer so I can buy more as there is a huge period poverty, and everyone can use a pad, but tampons can be an issue. I can afford to buy £10 of pads so a few women who use food banks or a women’s shelter don’t go without.

[@irhonda31]

I hate seeing people donating junk - that is just so rude. Some tiny ladies are going to be very lucky getting your stuff. A few years ago, I donated very nice business wear to an organization that provides clothes for women who need to interview and get back on their feet.

[@SashaFierceVermont]

“Growth is so hard!” Yes yes yes!! Since double brain injuries Feb 2020 - I too have been mired in chaos, fiasco after fiasco on top of coming to terms with being disabled in my mid 40s. And somehow this year has just been worse on so many levels. It has been “comforting” for lack of a better word, to be on the journey with you. Seeing you be so vulnerable and authentic in the face of multiple challenges has given me strength. This video in particular resonates. I have SO many clothes and other things that are connected to the “before” version of me that I am struggling to sort through. I have piles and piles and piles and I’ve been trying to process for months! You gave voice to exactly what I’ve been feeling and experiencing and I am so grateful. I feel validated, inspired and empowered. Love you Molly. I feel like you’ve become one of my best friends (I am sure you hear that often!) Thank you 🙏

[@breannaelliott637]

Molly - thank you so much for sharing this and shedding light onto donating to local shelters. It’s never occurred to me to seek out these types of organizations and look at what they actually need. I feel like I’ve had a very self-centered view of donating things in the past just thinking about what do I not want and what is easiest for me, but you’ve really inspired me to think outside of myself and be more intentional with this process. I love your videos so much, I always learn something new.

[@sarahhatfield6911]

That was seriously trippy! Molly said "Thanks for yawning" literally as I was finishing yawning! The only time I did too. it was like she saw me through the screen but then she can't really see at all now can she... She absolutely did not hear my yawn because mine are almost silent but it really stunned me and I was taken aback when Niamh started giggling too... like she was giggling at me... then I came back to reality as I realized Niamh had also yawned while filming and somehow coincidentally I synced up with her!

[@faithannerush]

so hyped to watch the vid because we love a closet cleanout! This video is reminding me to do my annual closet cleanout. Also, your hair is stunning! I hope you are loving and enjoying having fresh hair, this rosy color looks really good on you.

[@ournight2189]

If you are looking into a place to donate luggage look into the foster care system. They always are looking for donations because if they don't have a bag they get a trash bag.

[@heatherhinson5801]

Could you make a lavender version of the new crewneck with the dog cat logo on the back?! I'm more of a purple girl than pink personally and it would be a nice nod to your cat Lavender 💜

[@keris81]

I live in South Africa. It's a very different thing. I have a charity I donate to often. The amazing man who runs it says to send everything as the people in the location will take everything as they wear something with a hole at home but the new stuff which is also donated they wear to town. So here we do donate it all and they are beyond grateful for it.

[@michelleheegaard]

I really appreciate you sharing with us that 2022 has been tough for you. I have had one hell of a year as well. 2022 has indeed been filled with unlikely scenarios all happening one after the other - some of them feeling like a punch in the stomach. It has many times felt like one big cosmis joke. But it has also been a year of rebuilding like you said. Here's to the new year being much calmer and less crazy for both of us. And Im so stoked you're ending it on a good note by FINALLY getting acess to your condo. Would you believe it if I said I just recently got full ownership of my own home as well? 😂🤦‍♀

[@SashaFierceVermont]

Congrats! I am on the same road. Dumpster fire after dumpster 🔥. I hope your path becomes less messy!

[@baralinni79]

I love your new haircolour, it frames your face really nicely! 💖 I recently went through a ton of our kid sized clothes and brought them to a charity fleamarket, it was so much work but it feels great to be done 🤣

[@cclose8007]

We order cheese melts from McDonald’s and now call them elty cheese meltys 😂

[@katarinabastovanov1205]

I think I just like watching whatever you film because I love listening you talk, I love your energy, generosity and modesty. You're such a nice and warm person, Molly ☀️

[@yaiyah]

Hey molly :D Well done! My family does something called a reverse advent calendar, where we put something in a donation box for each day of advent at the same time as we get our advent chocolate! I thought you might like the idea. There are also things called good samaritan's boxes which you fill up with things for kids in need and they get sent to those kids! It's pretty cool :D

[@doribluefish3767]

I love they way you donate. I'm the same way and it is because I have been on the other end of giving I never received much but what I did was great. Food was a huge need when I was a kid as well as clothes and my mom never had many clothes or good clothes and to see her thriving with good clothes now makes me so happy to see her happy and we'll put together. She's also plus size which made it even harder to find good quality clothes especially when we were less fortunate financially.

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

I am moving to USA in next 2 weeks and I haven't cleaned out my huge closet yet Not an iota of shopping started. I am so disappointed and disorganized

[@Readera]

As a short girl I would love to see your organization! Do you have a step stool or a tool ? I hate not using the top of storage but I can't reach it!

[@unforblue]

I feel you on living without a permanent home. 2022 was truly a big change for me. I am hoping 2023 means having my own home.

[@joannaq659]

DISABILITY IS NOT A DIRTY WORD. Yes I need one of these babies!

[@samanthadeyo]

Great video, Molly! It’s so great to see that people in need will be getting so many beautiful pieces of clothing. Speaking of clothes, I just got that same hot pink crewneck in the mail today and was wearing it as I was watching this video 😄

[@dakota8271]

Been waiting for this video! I've noticed that you've grown so much! Especially in your consumerism!!! Even if you want lots of clothes though buy second hand, a lit better for the world!!!

[@ChimeraTruely]

ORGANIZATION TIPS NEEDED! As I lose my last of my center vision, we are faced with trying to organize my world, & I feel paralyzed. I don't even know where to start. Please help with any tips you, & the bees have! 🤪🐝💜

[@Caitlin_]

Would love to see how you organise your closet to be able to find your pieces easily when you can't see them.

[@sooooooooooooooo]

I believe in the past she has mentioned organizing them by texture or at least by feel. I would be curious to find more about this one more time as well

[@janaiburton6462]

Unrelated to the video and I saw the last vlog of the new hair but I LOVE the hair it suits you and it’s so relaxed in this video at the beginning, just beautiful!

[@jodeedugger9807]

Am so happy to hear your giving back to a women’s shelter I lived in one in 2019 so I appreciate you doing this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Marie.333]

Not saying she’s not blind but how did she now her mom was filming from that angle 🤔?

[@Marie.333]

@Dan Sgambelluri true

[@LisaDonaldson246]

Love ur bright yellow nails gorgeous 😀💛💅👏

[@ToriJadeable]

I really appreciate you getting real about your feelings about certain time periods in your life. I can relate to exactly how you’re feeling. Thanks for sharing Molly ❤

[@lauraNunn8383]

Please do the closet organizing video

[@taykdew]

Please don’t discount thrift stores though! Shelters are a good option but many people also use thrift stores to find clothes for similar reasons.

[@sngray11]

Molly, thank you for reminding me to add this to my to do list before the end of the year. 💗

[@chandahagen5119]

Heck yes I want to see how you organize your closet! Did you need to ask! Hehe

[@kathrynmilesfenton2755]

Good organizational skills! I wish I had them! Personally, I would love to see more of how you organize what you kept and how you know where everything is... being BLIND!!! You have mad O & M skills! Thanks for all your insight!

[@JW-frog]

I thankfully have cleaned out so many times and rarely buy anything that I wear just about everything I own on a pretty regular basis. Now I just need to play with my pieces and make more fun outfits with them all.

[@morganl7443]

You are ROCKING the new hair! ❤

[@JamesCovington]

Good for you Molly. Proud of you. I have done something "similar" but I felt much darker emotions. Felt like I was killing my past happy self. Glad you are able to be positive throughout, handling it in a very health way! When I bring you up in conversations about youtubers I watch/recommend/relates to topic/etc everyone always gives me this weird look (I'm not your typical audience mainly and could be I do bad job explaining lol) but videos like this where I relate really reminds me of why I bring you up. Thanks for sharing.

[@FlagCutie]

I just had a two hour, simultaneous interpreter session, and this video was exactly what I needed with my brain being mush.

[@MossyBear]

The timing on this is very relatable for me! I have had a ton of clothing in storage from when I was a variety of different sizes. Some of my clothes had those memories of what it felt like to be me right before the pandemic, when I was having a really great time with my job and my personal life. At the same time, my storage space and even part of my dresser was dedicated to these pieces which made no sense to keep. Some of them have been in storage since 2019! Last week, I let them go. :) Is my hope that the clothes that brought me joy when I was smaller bring joy to the people who need them now. It is my hope that someone finds all the positive queer and disability clothing that I've given away, and feels represented by it. It's my hope that this clothing keeps someone else warm now, instead of keeping space for a version of me that doesn't exist anymore.

[@QuietBiscuit]

Goodness you're doing this real time? I was sure it was far in advance, you're working too hard girlie I hope you're planning a break in January

[@marandam6019]

As a very unorganized person yes for the organizing videos

[@miaskinner3165]

I’ve never heard Zara been referred to as lower quality. Where I am it’s in the ‘rich’ part of the shopping centre.

[@sooooooooooooooo]

It’s looked at as a forever 21 esque vibe

[@JuliaBDancergurl]

I remember those sunflower shorts from the video you did with Sierra! The one about facing fashion fears! I loved them and I’m glad someone in need will have the chance to wear them!

[@sarahgreen2295]

I would love an organization video! Love your channel! ❤

[@allmylovetolongago7605]

Yep. I’m over due for a closet and dresser clear out. It’s top of the list for the new year.

[@ariel8823]

Give us ALL the organizational content

[@lucy4ricky23]

I’m so happy that your doing a closet clean out I’m in labor and my nesting is bad it’s kinda a breathe of fresh air to see things get organized lol 😆

[@libbymorehouse4466]

I would love love love to see how you organize your closet!!

[@heatherpolonsky9828]

I spotted the polka dot Kate Spade pearl bag! If you’re an OG, you would remember that early What’s in my bag video! ❤

[@mokiiaanramirez1006]

Wish I was your size Single mom and a pre k teacher currently in the nevetives in my account I’m stressed but thankful my paycheck in Friday I love following you and learning all the tips you have since I know I’m slowly loosing my vision I can’t afford to take my glaucoma test every year and having little or no insurance is hard Here in Oklahoma I only qualify for insurance if I make pretty much under 1000 dollars. Since Covid they moved it up to 2,300 and since I make hourly and I’m off during the holidays my checks fluctuate anywhere from 1500 to 2600 so I never know what month old have insurance

[@rubyrose3553]

Hi Molly I would be interested to know if as a blind person you remember what all your clothes look like because I do as a blind person. Also how you match them with other pieces of clothing, do you just put them in a certain place like colours and patterns just would love to know😊😊

[@shalacarter6658]

I had not finished watching this video. I just watched your end of the year video. Watching these videos about your clothes always make me laugh because I live with three or four dresses and stretch leggings for Physical Therapy. But my Mom was a clotheshorse. Once I went up there and got rid of 2/3 of her clothes and shoes. :)

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

Does anyone know where Molly got those slippers? I know she said in another video but I don't remember which one.

[@shannonrickard8605]

Thank you for this message. As someone who has been homeless, it's really disheartening when all you have to choose from is old, outdated, very worn and often dirty clothing. Same goes for food. People might say, if you're hungry you should take anything. But I used to get so much (old) canned food that I couldn't even eat because I didn't have a can opener or a way to heat it up. I practically lived on granola bars that tasted like cardboard and crackers for awhile. People donate the most obscure, gross stuff to food banks.

[@cheyennevavrina3580]

I love that Molly can rock literally any hair color! 💕

[@chronischgeheilt]

It Breaks my Heart when people Talk about Personal growth and the struggles that come with it - without having a Connection to their creator that has always known everything about them and Loved them...

[@vickimainard9566]

It simple I engage with you because I like you. I don't care what you look like. I also like seeing Elton John he's a smiling cutie.

[@Maggie.can.hug.every.cat.]

I find it so interesting how hoarding is only really used when talking about poor people, or when the items hoarded have smaller conventional dollar value. Like someone who is hoarding empty glass bottles, or old cds is a hoarder, but someone who hoards expensive cars or art or designer clothes isn't a hoarder, and their hoarding is not hoarding it is collecting. Like someone who can only afford a small apartment that is full of things, hoarder, but someone who can afford a massive mansion can have rooms and rooms of their hoarded items and because they can afford more space it is more acceptable. It's almost like "hoarding" is just another way to demonise those with less privilege, either because of financial privilege or mental health privilege. All this to say I know the feeling of cleaning out your collection and I hope you feel refreshed and ready to enjoy the evolution of the new Molly look and wardrobe.

[@catattack141]

Thank you for mentioning the bit about how all people deserve dignity and not just "the donations people should be lucky to have."

[@AlwaysTubin9213]

Thank you for mentioning to donate things you’d like to receive yourself. As someone who’s had to use food banks and social services donations in the past it’s so disappointing to see some of the junk people give away without any care.

[@silvercookies]

Thank you for sharing important information regarding donations! Also, for those wondering what to do with items that are in a poor state and can't be donated, search for places that recycle clothes! Search online, if none are in your area they usually have a mailing address for donations.

[@AlwaysTubin9213]

I wish I could donate more often, but I wear my clothes until they’re old, worn and get tears or holes. I don’t want to donate junk.

[@samantha7309]

Organisation would be really interesting to see!

[@christinalee3036]

Your bathroom doors look so nice in the background of your video. All of your doors are beautiful.

[@caleystewart8791]

off topic but i was just looking through your instagram and i think you should dye your hair fun colors again!! you look sooooo good with fun colored hair !

[@venesha71]

It would have been fun to actually see you go through some of the clothes!

[@lisawinckelmans5678]

Please please please I really want to see how you organize!!!!

[@midwestradiogirl3154]

Love your doing this! Women’s shelter is so in need!! So important.

[@mommingpursuit]

Love the color combo of your hair and shirt! Very earthy and calming

[@nx6737]

I wanna see Molly do a neighborhood walk in BC with Elton John. See what it looks like there

[@esmevigil23]

I yawned at the same time as momma bee, and was shocked to hear “and you’re yawning” 😂

[@MariaClara_x]

Would love the organization videos!!

[@myssakay]

Can’t get over how much I love your hair!

[@emmanesbitt8295]

In desperate need of clothes but I'm plus size.

[@ElskeMirthe]

great video and love ur clothes they are so CUTEEEE!!!!!!

[@bellar947]

Where are those slippers from in the beginning of the video?

[@samanthashipman5218]

It's almost a life hack to think of others when you clean out something you struggle to let go of

[@kellymcmillen8851]

Molly, this hair color really suits you! Love the video

[@Brenda-nn9ub]

Please bring back the pink sweatshirt in 3x

[@KristaHarrisSB]

Yes, please do an organizing video!

[@NatalieRowewaddle]

Where did the cat go? What did i miss? Also donating is the best ❤

[@laurenschenck5355]

Looks AMAZING LOVE IT MOLLY!! Well done molly 💚❤️🎄🎄💚💚💚💚❤️🎄❤️💚🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️❤️💚🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️🎄🎄❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️🎄🎄💚🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️❤️🎅🏻🎅🏻💚❤️💚🎅🏻

[@carrieannemichelle3195]

Great video. As a disabled woman I loved the video. Yes I think the people in shelters deserve new stuff because they deserve their dignity and they deserve respect. Yes I think the disabled is not a dirty word.

[@elijahh2220]

I really appreciate Molly speaking from experience on how Instagram influencing leads to increased consumerism and purchasing things one doesn't really need.