Yet another vulnerable video that I highly debated not posting… I ended up deciding to share it because if there’s someone out there who can relate to this or connects with anything I’m feeling, then it’s worth helping that person feel less alone. One of the hardest parts about being disabled is how isolated in your experience you can feel at times. If you live with disability or chronic illness, your experience is yours and yours alone, but there are people who can relate to what you live with, even if it can be difficult to find those people sometimes. Over the past few months I’ve been struggling on my self love and self acceptance journey, realizing my body isn’t all I wish it was for me sometimes and that’s okay. Sometimes we have to take a step back to take more steps forward and reach the next level.
Well said about declaring your disability. I'm partially sighted (20/50 and 20/200) and I'm always amazed how often I talk to people with low vision who don't know how to do that and struggle. This is a really helpful conversation that I hope helps others claim any issues they may have and reach out so they don't have to struggle. And that having an issue doesn't make you less perfect, we are all unique and can only ever be our perfect selves not an imperfect someone else
Hi molly. I’ve been diagnosed with my chronic illness for about a year. It is hard for me to realize that even though I feel so able to do so many things… my body doesn’t always have the energy to do it. Thank you for talking about your disability and making myself and so many others feel less alone. 💕
Your mind is most definitely not weak!! The fact that you are still here and able to find ways to cope and live is amazing! As someone who struggles with debilitating mental illnesses, it’s amazing to see other people who are able to come out of the other side and find ways to cope with it! I wish you the best of luck in your self love journey, you deserve to feel love for yourself!!
Thankyou for posting this Molly. As an able bodied person it’s so important to hear what struggles others might be potentially going through in order to be more empathetic, aware and educated 🤍
@@lauslora6511 get a life and stop commenting crap on other people’s videos you don’t like. We all see your comments and know you’re just left out and want to get attention 🙄
Hi Molly, I'm a 20 year old legally blind person from Lithuania. My vision is increasingly getting worse - right now i have 3-5% of my vision left, also i use -20 (diopter) glasses. I always knew that most likely I will sooner or later go blind which is scary. Because my left eye vision gets worse every year and it truly is a scary experience. Before COVID I tried to travel and see as much as I could. I relate to your story a lot. So thank you for sharing your stories. 🙏🏻
"you're always sick. You should really work on that." Belongs on the Mount Rushmore of things you can't believe someone actually said. I used to work in sales for a very male dominated industry. I legitimately had a customer say to me "I'd just really rather have a man's opinion." Thankfully, the man I looped in gave the advice that I was the expert and should be trusted.
I don’t have blindness, I have stage 4 (terminal) breast cancer, and you remind us that everyone has a journey. I tell people its like planning a trip to Paris for years and years enjoying all the planning m learning French and living the anticipation and then oops, the plane lands in Amsterdam . Not what you planned, disappointing, but not without nice people and things to learn. No Eiffel tower, no escargot, and damned weird wooden shoes and canals and damned can’t even understand the language ! Lol. We deal with what life deals us, just do the best you can.
I’m autistic and I appreciate your phrasing that masking is to make other people more comfortable. It’s frustrating sometimes to think that I’m putting so much effort into their benefit.
As someone with pretty not great health both mentally and physically, I often find it hard not to compare myself to my loved ones.. it’s definitely a journey , I really appreciate this video ❤️
It's also SO hard to get hormone imbalances fixed. I've had PCOS for 11 YEARS. Didn't get diagnosed and start any useful treatment until 7 WEEKS ago. On doctor number 6 and thank goodness she is AMAZING! Congrats on finally finding a doctor that is able to help with your hormone things Molly! That is really hard!!
@@casandra0 for me it's been a LOT of supplements (I take like 15 pills a day), some lifestyle changes (figuring out sleep, stress, diet and exercise has been key!) and androgen-blocking medication. If they're just throwing birth control at it I'd genuinely recommend finding a different doctor! I was also told I'd likely end up needing an ovulation inducing drug if I decide to have a baby someday. I will note that I have PCOS but am at a low/normal weight and do not have any insulin resistance/high blood sugar which does change your treatment slightly!
Molly, I would love to keep seeing more mental health videos like this. I am not blind but I struggle badly with generalized anxiety & panic attack disorder. I completely relate to a lot of what you said. & I get mad at myself for not “ doing enough ” but hearing you say this makes me feel better! Much love from Alabama ♥️♥️♥️
After a pretty mentally exhausting week, and heading into a difficult week I'm not feeling mentally prepared for, this is exactly the kind of video I needed today ❤️
'You never gonna have done your lows' what a powerful words! I've been struggled with health issues my whole life, just had my MRI done today and being in the process of I think toughest diagnosis of my life... I was so dewastated thinking how I just graduated, started great job, moved out.. But I guess thats life, thats our paths - and lows always will be there.
Agreed and know you're not alone. I got my degree, moved out, was working in the corporate world finally making real adult money when everything started to feel like it was falling apart. Many a doctor later and the MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Give yourself time and know it's ok to feel what you need to feel. Find your community and know you are not alone in going through this. All the luck and health to you
Think that as a parent of a 19 year old who has gone through health issues this video gives me an insight as to how he may feel, he is not blind, he is non verbal You are an inspiration, I admire you so much ❤
As someone who struggles with hormone imbalance you really might find that once your hormones are balanced your energy increases, it helps with the vertigo, helps with depression, and it helps increases your immune system. Hormones are very weird in that they affect every part of your body in odd ways. Great video and thank you so much for sharing your life journey with us!!!!
I've been struggling A LOT with my depression lately. In the last week, I've been yearning to find people to connect with on this mental health journey. Of course, you have physical things going on too, but I really appreciate your vulnerability about your mental health journey. I feel a little less alone. 💖
Some things you said hit me hard. As someone who struggles with a multitude of disabilities it is so hard to feel like it’s okay to be struggling with it. Thank you for sharing your experience and vulnerability
I was just saying last night to my family that my mind wants to do one thing but my body says no! You do a fantastic job of verbalizing the issues that the chronically ill, including me, go through. Thanks and watching your videos really help me a lot.
If I could hit the "like" button more than once, I'd probably have already done it about 10 times now. I feel like this is something I needed tonight as I've realized that I might not understand myself as much as I thought. I thought I had discovered myself with how my personal health challenges affect me but it really is such a rollercoaster. Thank you Molly 💕🐝
Your life has gone through so many changes this past year! I'm sure that leads to a lot of self reflection and changing perspectives. We always love hearing your thoughts and feelings. Thank you so much for sharing!!💕💕💕
Just wanted to stop by and say how proud I am of how far you've come! Been following you for years and your growth shines so clearly in this video! 💜 💙 💜
I have a chronic illness and so much you're saying is so relatable. I get so frustrated with my body and it's inability to be "normal". My anxiety gets really bad and mental health is such a struggle. Thank you for talking so openly about your feelings. It helped me to hear them. Hugs. ❤️
As a chronically ill patient with an infection right now this video really hit me. And it made me feel better. So thank you for that! You are the best! The worst part for me is not the infection or the antibiotics. It's the brain fog that make me feel like an alien. Again; thank you! Hugs from Norway.
Thank you once again for being so different than me struggling with completely different obstacles but still making me feel so related to and understood all at the same time. I am so proud of you and so thankful for your content and for your existence as who you are. Every time you post I feel calmed and happy and inspired in some way. So thank you so so much Molly. For being so incredible.
thank you for saying disability is a broad spectrum & diverse. i often tell myself others have it worse but what you said made me feel validated. thank you!
You make me feel better with my disability. It isn't easy but it's worth it. The advice you give I take it seriously. Praying for you always. Sending love
The journey through self reflection, acceptance and self love is a constant work in progress. As a mother of a neuro-diverse son who has experienced the pain of bullying, isolation and self loathing, I feel the love and connection that your mum has shared with you, as you define and own your journey.
I think is a very important video to watch for disabled and non-disabled. Thank you for being real and vulnerable. Your videos give a lot of people comfort and feel that they’re not alone.
I'm a disabled woman in a healthcare field that has a very low number of disabled providers. I've been struggling with my physical/mental health for almost a decade now and there are still really hard days. It feels really lonely, when my peers can do so much more with their time because they don't have the limitations I have. Thank you for sharing Molly 💜
I love how open you are. It makes me realize that many people have multiple problems at the same time and need help with them. We, your fans are here to support you, not only as a creator but as a person as well. This means we are here to help you get through whatever you are going through. WE LOVE YOU AND SUPPORT YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!
Hey Molly, I feel for you. It is very hard when you realize not everyone lives the same way you do. It is hard to get over it or work through all of it but I want to let you know you are not alone❤️❤️❤️ I've come to realize people will not always be respectful about how much work I have put into my mental and physical health, sadly you have to realize you are perfect the way you are and you are doing the best with what you have and that just shows how resilient you are 💖
Thanks for sharing so transparently 💜 as someone who has chronic health and mental health challenges I highly relate. You talking about loving yourself even with challenges is EVERYTHING.
Chronic illness sucks!!! I have several and I look normal but I’m not inside! People really think that if you are not visually different then, you are not I’ll! It’s so hard to be accepted with any chronic illness! Thank you so much for sharing for fellow fighters with chronic illness! Love you so much Molly!!!
I am Autistic and I have bad anxiety and PTSD . I do relate so much to you even though we have different disabilities. Thank you for being so genuine and honest about your struggles, it helps me so much more than you could imagine. I have my ups and downs too but watching you I have learned to accept me as I am more. Thank you !
I have multiple disabilities/health problems and your video today really helped me. Thank you for your frank video. I am an older person and am amazed at your maturity. I just want to say a huge thank you for this video. Virtual hugs from the UK.
As someone who is living with RP like you I appreciate you speaking out it helps me know I’m not crazy for feeling the way I feel at times. I was also diagnosed with lupus 5 years ago so yeah life isn’t fair but I was blessed with a great husband and children so I’ll take it .
Well done with everything you do Molly. Don't ever apologise for needing to do what is best for you. With the cards you have been dealt, you do an amazing job. 👏
I've watched your channel for years and I never would have thought that I would also become part of the Blind community! It's so comforting to have your videos during this crazy time in my life. Thank you for sharing such personal things with your community to create a space for people like me. ❤
I have adhd and your videos have helped me so much in understanding disability but also my own value. It’s hard to love ourselves. And we have no expectation of you to ever feel the exact same way all the time. We change and our health changes too and it’s hard.
You’re so beautifully amazing. Thank you for speaking your truth, and for standing up for ALL disabilities, physical or not. Thank you for your incredible heart.
Having EDS, I completely understand the feeling of living in a body that is just overall weaker than others. ❤️ Thank you for making this video for all of the fighters out here living with chronic illnesses... We are a strong bunch!
@@georgiadreamingbb1245 it stands for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome! it’s a genetic disorder that in simple terms means my joints are weak and hypermobile and wiggly and i can dislocate parts of my body very easily (among many other things)!
@@sharkologies I am glad I asked I was confusing with something else. You are beautiful and thank you for answering me as well. Hope to chat again soon!
Hello Universe thank you for sending me this message through Molly straight to my ears because I desperately NEEDED to hear this. Your brave for being vulnerable- it takes a lot of courage but I promise it’s so relatable- having vision impairment or not it resonates to some capacity of what your trying to express 💕 sending lots of love your way- you bright beaming ray of sunshine
Molly, I'm so glad you decided to post this. We don't have all the same struggles, but I found you to be particularly relatable and comforting in this video. Thank you for your bravery in sharing!
I have been really struggling lately with life in general however I do think the deep route of it is my blindness. My situation is quite different to yours however it is great to hear that somebody else is having similar feelings and even though I may feel I’m on my own I am not the only one. Thank you for that 💕
This is a highly profound and truthful video, Molly. Saving this vid to my special playlist. Despite our disabilities being vastly different, you say some golden nuggets of wisdom that are so relatable. Thank you friend.
Wow...I was not expecting this video to make me sob the way it is... Thank you Molly for being so open and vulnerable with us, you're so incredibly strong and I admire you so much.
Thank you Molly, for posting such an important piece, and sharing so much of yourself with us. It is so helpful to listen to your experiences as I have been through a lot with my disabilities as well and feel very isolated and alone. Your vulnerability in front of your supporters, many who are disabled, is a gift...and you definitely make a difference in my bubble. Take care!
I got diagnosed with lupus a year and a half ago. This video hit so close to home I cried. You words are so perfect and it's so hard for people outside of the chronic illness community to really understand.
As someone on the autism spectrum, hearing the term masking symptoms is so empowering to me. Before my parents knew this wasn't the right thing, they basically trained me to look straight on. Due to this, when my eyes start to go off, I will usually have to explain this who don't understand why my eyes will suddenly do that. I wonder if it would be better for me if my eyes just did their own thing.
I have Asperger and I am almost 44. I now let my eyes wander around. I gave up to be what other wants me to be. I am just me. Sometimes I look at them, sometimes I don't. But this is me and if they don't like it, than they are not worth my time.
I needed this today. I have a list of issues I deal with and it makes me feel as if I must be making these up, I couldn't possibly have all this. But just like you said so many disorders are connected or more prone too. Thanks for making me feel normal today
molly out here making me cry because she's so sweet and I've really been struggling with whether I'm "disabled enough" and just hearing someone who in my opinion has every right to claim the "disabled" title telling me I do too is just really hitting hard; thank you molly, I really appreciate you and I love your channel
Ive been really struggling with my health, and those around me not believing me or not taking me seriously. So i loved this video. And thank you for making this. It's nice to hear that im not alone
I'm so thankful for your videos, Molly! This came in perfect timing. I have fibromyalgia and severe chronic fatigue, ARFID, vertigo, a weak immune system, you name it. I'm also the same height as you, love fashion, am a pear body shape, and love making videos and public speaking. I relate so much to you! Hearing you talk about your life helps me learn to accept myself too, even though it's been a hard journey I recently have been experiencing a lot of lows, so it's helpful hearing you talk about feeling like the lows should be over! I've been feeling the same way
I really appreciate this, medically I don't have much going on but I do have constant struggles with adhd that prevent me from succeeding. It's nice to hear you give yourself grace, I'll have to remind myself to do the same.
Fellow ADHDer here. It definitely is a constant struggle! And I think people with ADHD are also highly self-critical which makes it harder. Self compassion is important and trying not to compare ourselves to neurotypicals!
Hi molly! I just wanted to let you know that I have been watching your videos for quite some time, and I cannot tell you how much confidence you have given me. I have struggled with finding out my mental disability these past years. It is hard because I am still in school my school does not give me any accommodations and my peers have been less than understanding. But seeing your videos always helps to make my day brighter. Thank you ❤️
Molly you're not weak. I have many of the same conditions, but actually caused by my eye condition. These things just make us stronger in other ways. It makes us more accepting of others with chronic illness and mental health issues.
Thank you molly for everything you do. You have inspired me to start speaking out about my disabilities and my issues. The disabled world need more people like you!
Thank you for this. I too have a hard time with self love. Its so nice to have someone I look up to talk about this. I love you and I hope you find peace and self love.
Molly, this video was SO good! I've also been really unhealthy my entire life; I also suffer from IBS, and I have endometriosis as well as mental illness and it can be really hard to want to continue on. It feels so good to be able to listen to someone who really understands what it's like to constantly be fighting your own body and trying to figure it all out. Many hugs to you for being so vulnerable and honest
You shine brighter than the sun 🤩 take it easy and try not to be so hard on yourself. Your strength is incomparable to that of others❤️ your Killer Bee’s will always be here to support you 🐝
Sending this video to my mom now. You perfectly encapsulated the stage of life I am also at. To see that 34 thousand people have seen this and can relate makes me feel less alone. Thank you for posting.
It's really really hard to be a person sometimes and especially a person with health issues. Thank you for sharing your expropriences and here is hoping for more good days. ❤🧡
Thank you so much for posting this. I am not even your target audience here-I am abled-and this is so important for us to hear too. Especially the parts about effort versus health outcomes and masking your disability to make people feel more comfortable.
I love it when you’re open and candid like this Molly I really do. It makes your channel even more better and more uplifting thank you for being so spot on and honest. People need to hear this I need to see that being blind is a struggle bus. It’s true I’m legally blind individual you’re ready know this I have retinitis pigmentosa and I’ve had it ever since I was three. So thank you so much for opening up about this
It is amazing that you demonstrate kindness and compassion when you have had many hurtful and uncompassionate things said and done to you. It speaks highly of who you are. It makes me want to watch you more.
I absolutely understand why you have prioritised health issues, I have had to do that too. It's just impossible to focus on everything at once, even with people around helping you.
You're very inspirational person Moly but just remember that you don't have to be perfect, it's ok not to be and you don't have to compare yourself to others just be you! You're great the way you are 💕
I needed this video so much right now! I recently moved somewhere that isn’t as accessible for me as places I have lived in the past. Having someone say “yeah, life isn’t fair” feels super validating ❤️
Thank you Molly for your courage anv vulnerability! Self-acceptance and self love is such a journey as you say, its not a destination that when you get there you can be like 'yep, I'm done'. Thank you again for sharing your experimences so autherntically.
Thank You Molly. I've often asked, "when will I be in a place that _____ won't affect me anymore." You've beautifully put into words and context what I very much needed to come to terms with
Thank you so much for this video. I'm still in the earlier phases of my disability journey, and there were so many things that you touched on in this video that I needed to hear.
Your honesty gives so much strength to anyone who has ever struggled with mental or physical illness. Thank you for being so vulnerable because it is an authentic, pure truth which validates the pain we feel after any hard times we experience . Allowing yourself to grieve the lows whilst living hopefully for the highs is such a delicate balance, all the support and love to you going forwards.
I've recently started addressing my mental health and began understanding my anxiety and depression and the symptoms that have affected me my entire life. Molly, your strength is so inspiring and I promise that you are so much stronger than you think you are. I love you and your videos, thank you for sharing some of your life here.
Oh wow! I can’t believe they said that too you! I am chronically ill and disabled (neurological and autoimmune problems) and to be told that would be horrible! It’s not your fault. I can’t believe another disabled person said that to you. I am so sorry ❤️
Molly thank you so much for always putting disclaimers up about how lucky you've been and that much of the disabled community doesn't have access to the same. It's so awesome that you recognize that.
This video was really great. It’s something I needed to hear right now. I have an autoimmune disease and diabetes and I’ve been struggling lately. I wish I could just be normal.
Molly - you are such an amazing person!!! You are so motivating and great inspiration for so many people. I hope you will give yourself grace. Look at all you've done..... so much more than most people!!
It's a constant struggle. I'm struggling with my chronic eye pain lately especially with the weather changing, some days I have barely any pain, and other days my pain is so awful all I can do is sleep the day away. I feel so useless some days. And I'm trying to date again, which is turning out to be a disaster! All the guys who have messaged me on Match have all stopped talking to me when they learn of my disabilities, and that I don't work, or live alone. I've added my disabilities to my profile on the advice of others, but honestly I doubt that adding it will make a difference. I'm at the point where I may just give up on dating all together.
Yet another vulnerable video that I highly debated not posting… I ended up deciding to share it because if there’s someone out there who can relate to this or connects with anything I’m feeling, then it’s worth helping that person feel less alone. One of the hardest parts about being disabled is how isolated in your experience you can feel at times. If you live with disability or chronic illness, your experience is yours and yours alone, but there are people who can relate to what you live with, even if it can be difficult to find those people sometimes. Over the past few months I’ve been struggling on my self love and self acceptance journey, realizing my body isn’t all I wish it was for me sometimes and that’s okay. Sometimes we have to take a step back to take more steps forward and reach the next level.
Thank you for being vulnerable, I admire your honesty and realness. We all struggle and it’s ok to feel our feelings!
Your vulnerability helps so many people not feel alone. Hope you’re journey turns upwards again! We love ya
Thank you so much for posting proud of you and you made amazing choice ♥️🌈💕✨
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💕 I always like to say, a difficult life does not equate to a bad one.
As a disabled and chronically I'll person, even if it's in extremely different ways, you really make me feel seen ❤️
Well said about declaring your disability. I'm partially sighted (20/50 and 20/200) and I'm always amazed how often I talk to people with low vision who don't know how to do that and struggle. This is a really helpful conversation that I hope helps others claim any issues they may have and reach out so they don't have to struggle. And that having an issue doesn't make you less perfect, we are all unique and can only ever be our perfect selves not an imperfect someone else
Hi molly. I’ve been diagnosed with my chronic illness for about a year. It is hard for me to realize that even though I feel so able to do so many things… my body doesn’t always have the energy to do it. Thank you for talking about your disability and making myself and so many others feel less alone. 💕
Thank you for sharing.
Your mind is most definitely not weak!! The fact that you are still here and able to find ways to cope and live is amazing! As someone who struggles with debilitating mental illnesses, it’s amazing to see other people who are able to come out of the other side and find ways to cope with it! I wish you the best of luck in your self love journey, you deserve to feel love for yourself!!
Thankyou for posting this Molly. As an able bodied person it’s so important to hear what struggles others might be potentially going through in order to be more empathetic, aware and educated 🤍
she is able bodied. dont let her tell you she is not.
@@lauslora6511 who are you talking about?
@@lauslora6511 get a life and stop commenting crap on other people’s videos you don’t like. We all see your comments and know you’re just left out and want to get attention 🙄
Hi Molly, I'm a 20 year old legally blind person from Lithuania. My vision is increasingly getting worse - right now i have 3-5% of my vision left, also i use -20 (diopter) glasses. I always knew that most likely I will sooner or later go blind which is scary. Because my left eye vision gets worse every year and it truly is a scary experience. Before COVID I tried to travel and see as much as I could.
I relate to your story a lot. So thank you for sharing your stories. 🙏🏻
"you're always sick. You should really work on that." Belongs on the Mount Rushmore of things you can't believe someone actually said.
I used to work in sales for a very male dominated industry. I legitimately had a customer say to me "I'd just really rather have a man's opinion." Thankfully, the man I looped in gave the advice that I was the expert and should be trusted.
That's as stupid as asking an amputee to grow back their limb, or asking someone with cancer if they tried not having cancer.
I don’t have blindness, I have stage 4 (terminal) breast cancer, and you remind us that everyone has a journey. I tell people its like planning a trip to Paris for years and years enjoying all the planning m learning French and living the anticipation and then oops, the plane lands in Amsterdam . Not what you planned, disappointing, but not without nice people and things to learn. No Eiffel tower, no escargot, and damned weird wooden shoes and canals and damned can’t even understand the language ! Lol. We deal with what life deals us, just do the best you can.
A great analogy! Sending good energy your way ❤️
Prayers for you to get stronger everyday
A beautiful analogy, thank you for sharing 💚
Sending love and prayers your way
Hi Molly! Deaf and disabled (POTS, EDS) person here, just thanks for being vulnerable and sharing 🤟💜
I’m autistic and I appreciate your phrasing that masking is to make other people more comfortable. It’s frustrating sometimes to think that I’m putting so much effort into their benefit.
Agree 💯
As someone with pretty not great health both mentally and physically, I often find it hard not to compare myself to my loved ones.. it’s definitely a journey , I really appreciate this video ❤️
It's also SO hard to get hormone imbalances fixed. I've had PCOS for 11 YEARS. Didn't get diagnosed and start any useful treatment until 7 WEEKS ago. On doctor number 6 and thank goodness she is AMAZING! Congrats on finally finding a doctor that is able to help with your hormone things Molly! That is really hard!!
So glad you're finally being treated!
What is treatment like? I was diagnosed a year ago and was prescribed birth control and that's about it.
Look into the stop the thyroid madness ❤️
@@casandra0 for me it's been a LOT of supplements (I take like 15 pills a day), some lifestyle changes (figuring out sleep, stress, diet and exercise has been key!) and androgen-blocking medication. If they're just throwing birth control at it I'd genuinely recommend finding a different doctor! I was also told I'd likely end up needing an ovulation inducing drug if I decide to have a baby someday. I will note that I have PCOS but am at a low/normal weight and do not have any insulin resistance/high blood sugar which does change your treatment slightly!
@@kaitlinvazquez1565 I have pcos , what treatment has worked for you?
Molly, I would love to keep seeing more mental health videos like this. I am not blind but I struggle badly with generalized anxiety & panic attack disorder. I completely relate to a lot of what you said. & I get mad at myself for not “ doing enough ” but hearing you say this makes me feel better! Much love from Alabama ♥️♥️♥️
After a pretty mentally exhausting week, and heading into a difficult week I'm not feeling mentally prepared for, this is exactly the kind of video I needed today ❤️
Sending you good vibes
@@MollyBurkeOfficial Thanks Molly! ❤️
Wishing you the best of weeks!!!
'You never gonna have done your lows' what a powerful words! I've been struggled with health issues my whole life, just had my MRI done today and being in the process of I think toughest diagnosis of my life... I was so dewastated thinking how I just graduated, started great job, moved out.. But I guess thats life, thats our paths - and lows always will be there.
Agreed and know you're not alone. I got my degree, moved out, was working in the corporate world finally making real adult money when everything started to feel like it was falling apart. Many a doctor later and the MRI confirmed the diagnosis.
Give yourself time and know it's ok to feel what you need to feel. Find your community and know you are not alone in going through this. All the luck and health to you
Think that as a parent of a 19 year old who has gone through health issues this video gives me an insight as to how he may feel, he is not blind, he is non verbal
You are an inspiration, I admire you so much ❤
As someone who struggles with hormone imbalance you really might find that once your hormones are balanced your energy increases, it helps with the vertigo, helps with depression, and it helps increases your immune system. Hormones are very weird in that they affect every part of your body in odd ways. Great video and thank you so much for sharing your life journey with us!!!!
I've been struggling A LOT with my depression lately. In the last week, I've been yearning to find people to connect with on this mental health journey. Of course, you have physical things going on too, but I really appreciate your vulnerability about your mental health journey. I feel a little less alone. 💖
Some things you said hit me hard. As someone who struggles with a multitude of disabilities it is so hard to feel like it’s okay to be struggling with it. Thank you for sharing your experience and vulnerability
I was just saying last night to my family that my mind wants to do one thing but my body says no! You do a fantastic job of verbalizing the issues that the chronically ill, including me, go through. Thanks and watching your videos really help me a lot.
If I could hit the "like" button more than once, I'd probably have already done it about 10 times now. I feel like this is something I needed tonight as I've realized that I might not understand myself as much as I thought. I thought I had discovered myself with how my personal health challenges affect me but it really is such a rollercoaster. Thank you Molly 💕🐝
Your life has gone through so many changes this past year! I'm sure that leads to a lot of self reflection and changing perspectives. We always love hearing your thoughts and feelings. Thank you so much for sharing!!💕💕💕
Just wanted to stop by and say how proud I am of how far you've come! Been following you for years and your growth shines so clearly in this video! 💜 💙 💜
I have a chronic illness and so much you're saying is so relatable. I get so frustrated with my body and it's inability to be "normal". My anxiety gets really bad and mental health is such a struggle. Thank you for talking so openly about your feelings. It helped me to hear them. Hugs. ❤️
As a chronically ill patient with an infection right now this video really hit me. And it made me feel better. So thank you for that! You are the best! The worst part for me is not the infection or the antibiotics. It's the brain fog that make me feel like an alien. Again; thank you! Hugs from Norway.
Thank you once again for being so different than me struggling with completely different obstacles but still making me feel so related to and understood all at the same time. I am so proud of you and so thankful for your content and for your existence as who you are. Every time you post I feel calmed and happy and inspired in some way. So thank you so so much Molly. For being so incredible.
thank you for saying disability is a broad spectrum & diverse. i often tell myself others have it worse but what you said made me feel validated. thank you!
You make me feel better with my disability. It isn't easy but it's worth it. The advice you give I take it seriously. Praying for you always. Sending love
"You can always rebuild from those downs." Great comment Molly 👍
The journey through self reflection, acceptance and self love is a constant work in progress. As a mother of a neuro-diverse son who has experienced the pain of bullying, isolation and self loathing, I feel the love and connection that your mum has shared with you, as you define and own your journey.
I think is a very important video to watch for disabled and non-disabled. Thank you for being real and vulnerable. Your videos give a lot of people comfort and feel that they’re not alone.
I'm a disabled woman in a healthcare field that has a very low number of disabled providers. I've been struggling with my physical/mental health for almost a decade now and there are still really hard days. It feels really lonely, when my peers can do so much more with their time because they don't have the limitations I have. Thank you for sharing Molly 💜
I can relate I had to stop Facebook because everyone is hiking and doing so much I felt worthless. Thank you for sharing with us.
I love how open you are. It makes me realize that many people have multiple problems at the same time and need help with them. We, your fans are here to support you, not only as a creator but as a person as well. This means we are here to help you get through whatever you are going through. WE LOVE YOU AND SUPPORT YOU ALWAYS!!!!!!
Hey Molly, I feel for you. It is very hard when you realize not everyone lives the same way you do. It is hard to get over it or work through all of it but I want to let you know you are not alone❤️❤️❤️ I've come to realize people will not always be respectful about how much work I have put into my mental and physical health, sadly you have to realize you are perfect the way you are and you are doing the best with what you have and that just shows how resilient you are 💖
I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty so much! You are so strong even when you feel at your weakest. You truly are an inspiration and relatable.
Thanks for sharing so transparently 💜 as someone who has chronic health and mental health challenges I highly relate. You talking about loving yourself even with challenges is EVERYTHING.
Thank you for being so open and honest; it helps me with my completely different life struggles and encourages me to not give up.
You remind me of one of my favorite quotes: we were put on this earth not for ourselves, but to make others lives better.
Chronic illness sucks!!! I have several and I look normal but I’m not inside! People really think that if you are not visually different then, you are not I’ll! It’s so hard to be accepted with any chronic illness! Thank you so much for sharing for fellow fighters with chronic illness! Love you so much Molly!!!
I don't comment all that often, but wanted to say I truly admire you. Thank you for sharing xo
I am Autistic and I have bad anxiety and PTSD . I do relate so much to you even though we have different disabilities.
Thank you for being so genuine and honest about your struggles, it helps me so much more than you could imagine.
I have my ups and downs too but watching you I have learned to accept me as I am more. Thank you !
I have multiple disabilities/health problems and your video today really helped me. Thank you for your frank video. I am an older person and am amazed at your maturity. I just want to say a huge thank you for this video. Virtual hugs from the UK.
As someone who is living with RP like you I appreciate you speaking out it helps me know I’m not crazy for feeling the way I feel at times. I was also diagnosed with lupus 5 years ago so yeah life isn’t fair but I was blessed with a great husband and children so I’ll take it .
I've been going through a tough time mentally and I needed to see this. Thank you for opening up and being vulnerable. This is a wonderful video ❤
As someone with mental and stomach issues I think you handle it amazing. You are such a kind and inspirational woman!
This video was so honest, insightful and great to watch. you are an amazing soul.
Well done with everything you do Molly. Don't ever apologise for needing to do what is best for you. With the cards you have been dealt, you do an amazing job. 👏
I've watched your channel for years and I never would have thought that I would also become part of the Blind community! It's so comforting to have your videos during this crazy time in my life. Thank you for sharing such personal things with your community to create a space for people like me. ❤
Hi Molly, I can definitely relate to you as being blind myself and dealt with so many criticisms and abused. Still trying to cope
Sending love and healing to you
I have adhd and your videos have helped me so much in understanding disability but also my own value. It’s hard to love ourselves. And we have no expectation of you to ever feel the exact same way all the time. We change and our health changes too and it’s hard.
You’re so beautifully amazing. Thank you for speaking your truth, and for standing up for ALL disabilities, physical or not. Thank you for your incredible heart.
Having EDS, I completely understand the feeling of living in a body that is just overall weaker than others. ❤️ Thank you for making this video for all of the fighters out here living with chronic illnesses... We are a strong bunch!
sending u a spoon and a forehead smooch from a fellow zebra 💞
I am sorry I hope I don't offend you but I was curious what E d s is?
@@georgiadreamingbb1245 it stands for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome! it’s a genetic disorder that in simple terms means my joints are weak and hypermobile and wiggly and i can dislocate parts of my body very easily (among many other things)!
@@sharkologies I am glad I asked I was confusing with something else. You are beautiful and thank you for answering me as well. Hope to chat again soon!
@@georgiadreamingbb1245 it’s no problem! happy to help ^.^
Hello Universe thank you for sending me this message through Molly straight to my ears because I desperately NEEDED to hear this. Your brave for being vulnerable- it takes a lot of courage but I promise it’s so relatable- having vision impairment or not it resonates to some capacity of what your trying to express 💕 sending lots of love your way- you bright beaming ray of sunshine
Molly, I'm so glad you decided to post this. We don't have all the same struggles, but I found you to be particularly relatable and comforting in this video. Thank you for your bravery in sharing!
I have been really struggling lately with life in general however I do think the deep route of it is my blindness. My situation is quite different to yours however it is great to hear that somebody else is having similar feelings and even though I may feel I’m on my own I am not the only one. Thank you for that 💕
This is a highly profound and truthful video, Molly. Saving this vid to my special playlist. Despite our disabilities being vastly different, you say some golden nuggets of wisdom that are so relatable. Thank you friend.
Wow...I was not expecting this video to make me sob the way it is... Thank you Molly for being so open and vulnerable with us, you're so incredibly strong and I admire you so much.
Thank you Molly, for posting such an important piece, and sharing so much of yourself with us. It is so helpful to listen to your experiences as I have been through a lot with my disabilities as well and feel very isolated and alone. Your vulnerability in front of your supporters, many who are disabled, is a gift...and you definitely make a difference in my bubble. Take care!
I got diagnosed with lupus a year and a half ago. This video hit so close to home I cried. You words are so perfect and it's so hard for people outside of the chronic illness community to really understand.
As someone on the autism spectrum, hearing the term masking symptoms is so empowering to me. Before my parents knew this wasn't the right thing, they basically trained me to look straight on. Due to this, when my eyes start to go off, I will usually have to explain this who don't understand why my eyes will suddenly do that. I wonder if it would be better for me if my eyes just did their own thing.
I have Asperger and I am almost 44. I now let my eyes wander around. I gave up to be what other wants me to be. I am just me. Sometimes I look at them, sometimes I don't. But this is me and if they don't like it, than they are not worth my time.
I’m happy to hear you’re still with your bf. I’m glad you have a loving support system 🧡
I needed this today. I have a list of issues I deal with and it makes me feel as if I must be making these up, I couldn't possibly have all this. But just like you said so many disorders are connected or more prone too. Thanks for making me feel normal today
If I bore my soul like you do idk, you’re just so inspirational 🤦♂️ love you Molly 💯🙏
molly out here making me cry because she's so sweet and I've really been struggling with whether I'm "disabled enough" and just hearing someone who in my opinion has every right to claim the "disabled" title telling me I do too is just really hitting hard; thank you molly, I really appreciate you and I love your channel
Ive been really struggling with my health, and those around me not believing me or not taking me seriously. So i loved this video. And thank you for making this. It's nice to hear that im not alone
I'm so thankful for your videos, Molly! This came in perfect timing. I have fibromyalgia and severe chronic fatigue, ARFID, vertigo, a weak immune system, you name it. I'm also the same height as you, love fashion, am a pear body shape, and love making videos and public speaking. I relate so much to you! Hearing you talk about your life helps me learn to accept myself too, even though it's been a hard journey
I recently have been experiencing a lot of lows, so it's helpful hearing you talk about feeling like the lows should be over! I've been feeling the same way
I really appreciate this, medically I don't have much going on but I do have constant struggles with adhd that prevent me from succeeding. It's nice to hear you give yourself grace, I'll have to remind myself to do the same.
Fellow ADHDer here. It definitely is a constant struggle! And I think people with ADHD are also highly self-critical which makes it harder. Self compassion is important and trying not to compare ourselves to neurotypicals!
Thanks for sharing your struggles and making me feel less alone in the world.
Hi molly! I just wanted to let you know that I have been watching your videos for quite some time, and I cannot tell you how much confidence you have given me. I have struggled with finding out my mental disability these past years. It is hard because I am still in school my school does not give me any accommodations and my peers have been less than understanding. But seeing your videos always helps to make my day brighter. Thank you ❤️
Molly you're not weak. I have many of the same conditions, but actually caused by my eye condition. These things just make us stronger in other ways. It makes us more accepting of others with chronic illness and mental health issues.
Thank you molly for everything you do. You have inspired me to start speaking out about my disabilities and my issues. The disabled world need more people like you!
Thank you for this. I too have a hard time with self love. Its so nice to have someone I look up to talk about this. I love you and I hope you find peace and self love.
Molly, this video was SO good! I've also been really unhealthy my entire life; I also suffer from IBS, and I have endometriosis as well as mental illness and it can be really hard to want to continue on. It feels so good to be able to listen to someone who really understands what it's like to constantly be fighting your own body and trying to figure it all out. Many hugs to you for being so vulnerable and honest
Thank you for always sharing your truth. It takes so much strength and I truly admire you
You shine brighter than the sun 🤩 take it easy and try not to be so hard on yourself. Your strength is incomparable to that of others❤️ your Killer Bee’s will always be here to support you 🐝
Thank you for sharing your feelings. Take care Molly and thanks for being you...
Sending this video to my mom now. You perfectly encapsulated the stage of life I am also at. To see that 34 thousand people have seen this and can relate makes me feel less alone. Thank you for posting.
It's really really hard to be a person sometimes and especially a person with health issues. Thank you for sharing your expropriences and here is hoping for more good days. ❤🧡
Thank you so much for posting this. I am not even your target audience here-I am abled-and this is so important for us to hear too. Especially the parts about effort versus health outcomes and masking your disability to make people feel more comfortable.
You have more strength than I have even though I have sight. My depression runs rampant with disabilities like PTSD, IBS, DJD. I prefer to hide
I love it when you’re open and candid like this Molly I really do. It makes your channel even more better and more uplifting thank you for being so spot on and honest. People need to hear this I need to see that being blind is a struggle bus. It’s true I’m legally blind individual you’re ready know this I have retinitis pigmentosa and I’ve had it ever since I was three. So thank you so much for opening up about this
It is amazing that you demonstrate kindness and compassion when you have had many hurtful and uncompassionate things said and done to you. It speaks highly of who you are. It makes me want to watch you more.
I absolutely understand why you have prioritised health issues, I have had to do that too. It's just impossible to focus on everything at once, even with people around helping you.
You're very inspirational person Moly but just remember that you don't have to be perfect, it's ok not to be and you don't have to compare yourself to others just be you! You're great the way you are 💕
I needed this video so much right now! I recently moved somewhere that isn’t as accessible for me as places I have lived in the past. Having someone say “yeah, life isn’t fair” feels super validating ❤️
Thank you Molly for your courage anv vulnerability! Self-acceptance and self love is such a journey as you say, its not a destination that when you get there you can be like 'yep, I'm done'. Thank you again for sharing your experimences so autherntically.
Thank You Molly. I've often asked, "when will I be in a place that _____ won't affect me anymore." You've beautifully put into words and context what I very much needed to come to terms with
Thank you so much for this video. I'm still in the earlier phases of my disability journey, and there were so many things that you touched on in this video that I needed to hear.
Thank you Molly. Wishing you many blessings 🙏🏼
Your honesty gives so much strength to anyone who has ever struggled with mental or physical illness. Thank you for being so vulnerable because it is an authentic, pure truth which validates the pain we feel after any hard times we experience . Allowing yourself to grieve the lows whilst living hopefully for the highs is such a delicate balance, all the support and love to you going forwards.
I've recently started addressing my mental health and began understanding my anxiety and depression and the symptoms that have affected me my entire life. Molly, your strength is so inspiring and I promise that you are so much stronger than you think you are. I love you and your videos, thank you for sharing some of your life here.
Oh wow! I can’t believe they said that too you! I am chronically ill and disabled (neurological and autoimmune problems) and to be told that would be horrible! It’s not your fault. I can’t believe another disabled person said that to you. I am so sorry ❤️
Good talk! I agree it is frustrating to have a body that doesn't work at the same level as your brain and ambition.
We love you Molly!!! Sending support ❤️❤️
Molly thank you so much for always putting disclaimers up about how lucky you've been and that much of the disabled community doesn't have access to the same. It's so awesome that you recognize that.
Thank you for sharing. And thank you for making your human struggles transparent. I see you. I love you. Your existence inspires me.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Molly!
This video was really great. It’s something I needed to hear right now. I have an autoimmune disease and diabetes and I’ve been struggling lately. I wish I could just be normal.
Molly - you are such an amazing person!!! You are so motivating and great inspiration for so many people. I hope you will give yourself grace. Look at all you've done..... so much more than most people!!
It's a constant struggle. I'm struggling with my chronic eye pain lately especially with the weather changing, some days I have barely any pain, and other days my pain is so awful all I can do is sleep the day away. I feel so useless some days.
And I'm trying to date again, which is turning out to be a disaster! All the guys who have messaged me on Match have all stopped talking to me when they learn of my disabilities, and that I don't work, or live alone. I've added my disabilities to my profile on the advice of others, but honestly I doubt that adding it will make a difference. I'm at the point where I may just give up on dating all together.