SO excited to share that I will be going to XMO again this June, and then on to VidCon where I will once again be a featured creator! I hope I get to meet some of you there.

If someone tells you they're blind, the only thing you should assume they can't do is see.

That's really funny because my high school told me I would never goto college because of my learning disability. I graduated with 2 degrees 9 years later. It took me longer than everyone else, but I did it. Everyone thinks because you have a disability can't do it. We can do it just not the same as an able person. It might take us longer but we can!

My mother told me that because I was a size 14 that I couldn't become a lifeguard. She said it was too physically demanding and that because my brother, who was extremely fit, had difficulty doing it, that I couldn't. It was impossible to her. I'm from Canada btw and the lifeguarding cert is very difficult because the standard is one of the highest in the world. So, I decided that in my head "fuck you. I can" because I wanted to anyways, I'd prove her wrong. I went to the pool everyday for MONTHS and practiced. In the end, I passed the exam twice - once for the NLS Pool and a second time for the NLS Waterpark. Then I took it further and got extra Lifesaving & Red Cross certifications & even got my Pool Operators Level 1 certification. I loved teaching swimming in particular and I got to show her and my snarky asshole brother that I can do better than him lol.

Something tells me you didn't miss out on very much . . .

Hi Molly. You are so inspiring. I am blind, and after watching this video, you have given me the motivation to find an independence training program for the visually impaired. I have some independence, but I have not achieved my full potential. Thank you for working to motivate and inspire. You are amazing!

Saying he can't date you because he "needs" someone to surf with was a cop out and it was him saying I'm too weak to handle someone with a disability. I'm happy you learned something new.

Thank you Molly. This moved me because it is so true. I am 19 and I've been dancing contemporary for 4 years and I recently started ballet. I've realized dancing is what I want to do but I've always thought "it's too late, I should have started when I was a child". And you know what? It isn't too late. It's gonna be hard, but I'm going to do it. Even if not a single person is going to believe in it, I am. Thank you ❤ p.s. well done for surfing, it looks so scary

The one dislike on this video is probably from Matthew. He's still bitter! XD

Molly is so stubborn in such a good way I LOVE it!

Molly, if life gives you lemons, keep them. Because, hey - free lemons!

I wonder what Matthew would have to say about this video and how she learned to surf. 😂

You are an inspiration, not just because you are blind but because you don't let anything deter you! Whenever I get told I can't do something, I take it to heart and feel like giving up on trying, but you really have motivated me to start doing things people tell me I can't do!! Xx

“He had a photo with an elephant, and my favorite animal is an elephant, so I was pretty sure it was meant to be.” Honestly, me.

I was basically told by my teacher of music that I couldn't sing. And for a while, I believed that and got very insecure about my singing (especially since I had been bullied in general and had been told I couldn't sing before). After my insecurity I just got angry at both him and myself and I wanted to "prove him wrong". Since than I have been singing in a rockband for a while and gotten compliments for my singing from people and now I've gotten to join some kind of music-theater (not a musical!) group, which I had to audition for. I still remember that teacher sometimes and the drive to show anyone what I can do (musically) just enhances.

Anyone, with any “disability” has absolutely ANY ABILITY to do ANYTHING! You Molly Burke, are an inspiration❤️ thank you for everything you do, and posting these videos🙂

Hi Molly! I found you from your recent video with Shane Dawson and have been binge watch your amazing content since. I am going through a lot right now and just turned 18. Your message in this video really spoke to me about how "no one can tell you what you can and can not do". It is exactly what I needed to hear as I am becoming an adult and have a lot of pressure on me from my family on what my next step in life should be and what I can and can not accomplish. You are definitely an inspiration to blind and sighted people alike and I hope to one day to be able to effect peoples lives like you just did mine. You may be blind but the way you see life is incredible. Thank you. heart Chloe.

Your confidence and spunk (and no not as a blind girl, as a human) are just gush worthy. You’re so inspiring with the ability to turn so many things into a positive and a win for yourself. You’re a kick ass chick 💕

Last year we were presenting something for around 10 minutes in front of the class. This was in English class. I was very nervous and had a nervous breakdown an hour before I had to present. Therefore my presentation went awfully bad. My teacher then told me that I should consider changing English course because I'd just fail this one. He didn't care about any other task I had done in the course, it was all about the presentation. That same teacher is my psychology teacher as well and he also said he was worried about my psychology course. In all of the psychology tests I have done very well so it was very unexpected and confusing. For a long time I felt stupid and not welcome to his lessons because I didn't feel as if I could ever be good enough. He's the kind of teacher that only sees your mistakes and thinks the worst of you if you make one.

I love that you essentially learned how to surf out of spite. You didn’t care about surfing before that guy said you couldn’t, but the moment he said you can’t surf is when you decided you were going to learn how to surf one day. You’re an inspiration.

It's amazing how motivating someone else's doubt can be. Even if it's something I didn't really want to do, if someone says, "you can't," you bet I'm going to learn it and learn it well

When she was telling the story and her voice started to crack my heart broke. You are an amazing woman!

you look so pretty! I love your makeup

I was told I was stupid in school Because of my learning disabilities. when I started nursing school one of my teachers told me she didn’t think I could do it. I graduated nursing school in 2015 and have worked as a nurse in three different states🖕🏻😉

I admire your strength and courage you have with your disability. I'm mentally disabled and I watch your videos and they really up lift me. Thank you so much.

"Rise and some - Rise above that and shine despite it." Love that quote! Inspiring as always, Molly! 💜

I'm sorry that you had to deal with that and I'm SO HAPPY that sports are so easy to make accessible. I was wary of suggesting sports for your "try something new" series because I really didn't know. That is so cool. You're a pretty incredible person, in case you didn't know! Actually, I would love to hear more about how sports are adapted! Can you do a video on that?

Awesome achievement, Molly! and I love your response to him - it's perfect! When I was in middle school starting in band, the band director told me I couldn't play saxophone because my hands were too small. I said "watch me!" and went on to have a successful musical "career" in high school and college. And I still play to this day! 😁🎷

This video brought me to tears. You are my HERO!!! I look up to you so much.

Your hair looks awesome in this video

You're such a genuine person, and very inspirational. And btw, you look amazing in this video! Love the long braid and your makeup is on point!!!

Love your positivity Molly! Seriously you attitude just lights up my day

Love the message of this video. I needed to hear this right now x

yes! i really resonate with this. great message, molly! 💓

I got to know your channel after watching Casey video. I was amazed by your positive attitude.

I for one believe your reaction was right on target, and I do hope this Mathew learned from it.

Really inspirational message :). you remind me that only I control what I can and can't do. Thanks molly

Molly, you truly are amazing. I love that you shared this story because I feel like alot of people can relate to that situation. You are blind but, I believe you help alot of people see by sharing these types of experiences. Keep shining! 💖

Well Matthew missed out on a lot. You're a courageous, caring and beautiful young woman, several of your fans would do a lot just to be friends with you. Blind or not, never let anyone tell you what you are and are not capable of! We love you Molly ❤️

You're so amazing molly. You have encouraged me to do so many things in life thank you

I did not expect to be so moved by this story. I found myself tearing up because I think this is a lesson that everyone can relate to and learn from, regardless of their physical conditions. People will always try to define you and tell you what you can and can't do because of these notions they have about what life is supposed to look like for everyone, but one size does not fit all. If someone tells you that you can't do something, it says more about them than it does about you. You are an inspiration. ❤️

Thank you... I needed this tonight.

Your hair looks awesome! Love this look.

Molly, i just love you and your passion and drive; what a beautiful person you are, and an inspiration to so many people! Im so very happy i have found your channel!

Girl XMO camp is the best! I went to the winter camp and it was THE BEST! BTW you are such a good inspiration. 💕

Thanks for posting this video. Great story. I hit the like button

You are an inspiring, all-around badass.

Great video and I really love your hair and makeup look here, Molly. Love and light, Hot Sauce xx

this actually brought tears to my eyes. more people need to see this video

your video's are definitely insperational, so glad i decided to randomlly watch the casey neistat video with you in when it appeared in my feed. you are 100% one of my fav youtubers now :)

You have mentioned bullying in several videos. I am interested to hear more about your experiences of this. I experienced much of this as a youth as well. I watched my two youngest sons have trouble with it, who are legally blind and even my one son who is not VIP, had issues with bullying as well. It seems that children can learn to be very creul very easily.

This story was amazing and very inspiring!

You're my idol from now. Im motivated 💕 thankyou so much

You're awesome Molly.

Hey there, I’m just on a Molly binge and thought I’d say hello. 😀👋🏻💙

That's the attitude!! Love it! Regards!

Hi Molly, Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for your videos. My daughter was born with Usher Syndrome 1B and was born deaf and also has RP. She is only one but we are terrified about the challenges she will face specifically with any depression that comes with her learning about her disease. You videos are helping my family get a better understanding of this disease and giving us hope.

Your makeup looks gorgeous here Molly! Xx

You're so brave Molly!

You're amazing! Thank you for sharing your story.

yeah surfing is hard, when I was having a couple of lessons. couldn't really stand up, and maybe I did surf some people over, but it was amazing to feel when the wave is coming. yet I of course have been in the sea a lot. like every summer. but I'm sighted. and your shirt is so awesome

Molly Burke, you're so amazing and empowering, I love your videos and you really inspire me to be the best person I am. You're so awesome.

I love how you stay so positive while struggling

Hi Molly, I just wanted to say how much I love your videos... I found your channel yesterday and I have been nonstop watching your videos whenever I've had a chance since then! You're very inspiring and I really love your videos 😄 I have a chronic illness and although we're both different I find your videos really relatable ! I also have a dog who is very similar to gallop (although he is not a guide dog). He is one of my best friends and I couldn't be without him ! I love seeing gallop 😊well done friend...keep doing what you're doing 😁 love and hugs from the UK. Imali x

Hi Molly! I just discovered your channel recently. And wow... i am super impressed! I love your videos and your energy! I will keep scrolling trough your videos and i will subscribe for sure. You seem like a lovely human being ❤️ thank you for your videos ☺️

You are funny and smart and inspiring and strong and your happiness is contagious. Thank you for sharing your videos, you're a beautiful person xx

Hi Molly. You are so inspiring

This is amazing, you should be so proud of yourself. Btw you're make-up in this video is amazingly beautiful

Wow you’re my idol 😍 you’re outlook on life is amazing

I really loved this video and this story. I really feel that thriving when people don't want you to is the best motivation. I'm trans and most of my family have rejected me/ are still trying to convince me I'm not and I'm ruining my life, but honestly I've never been happier, and I'm getting married and moving to a city full of wonderful friends in a few months!!!!! So many good things happen when you listen to yourself!

My entire life I wanted to make costumes but was always told it was a stupid dream. I now make costumes on the side and have my own Etsy shop and I have my doubters to thank for that. If I had never been told I couldn't or I shouldn't, I wouldn't have strived to prove them wrong

Hi Molly, I have been binge-watching your channel for a couple of weeks now, and I have the perfect story from my life to respond to this video. (I think it is, anyway) When I was in High School, my mom told me that if I got in a serious relationship at a young age, I would end up pregnant, in an unhappy relationship and shacked up with no way out. I met the love of my life just a couple years later during my first semester at college. We have not had children, we live on our own, we both have steady jobs and we are very much in love. The only things we didn't do to prove her 100% wrong is neither of us finished college. (My intended future career doesn't require one) Thankfully, she has come around to see that we are doing well for ourselves, but it will take some time for us to heal from her negativity in the beginning of our relationship. Your channel and your unending positive nature is an inspiration to me. I hope to one day be as successful as you are. I am currently working on a novel and now that I realize how hard it is to find accessible books, I will make sure to also have an audio version recorded should it be published.

omg molly!! i just saw you in a dove ad! so happy for you!! :)

Great message and I love your top.

Love that you have the motivation and went for it!! Also, I love your couch is there any chance you can share the make and model??

YES GIRL LET NO ONE STOP YOU!

Your so inspiring!

Girl, You are truly an inspiration to us all :) The only one who can set your limits, it´s you! I have my sight, my hearing and all that, but I am struggling with Asperger (Autism) ADHD and Tourette, everyday tasks can be a biatch, but (with help) I´ve found ways that works for me, things might take longer to do or I have to go about it in a different way, but I will do what I´ve set out todo :)

This is the kind of stuff girls are made of! Proud of you Molly your strong and beautiful inside and out!

I love you 😘. I understand how you felt about that cuz i went through the same thing. Love your videos they are so empowering. And you are lovely and have a great charisma

I know this video is old but I wanted to share my tidbit of a story anyway. So I have an anxiety disorder and when I get nervous I stutter and shake or tremble and this usually comes out when I speak in front of people. So I have always wanted to be in a play because I love the idea of acting but I was scared to do it. I went to my best friend and told her that I wanted to audition and she said that I could never do any public speaking because of my anxiety. I was really hurt because this person was usually amazingly supportive but she had just shot me down off the bat. So to prove to myself that I could, I joined the speech/debate team and went to all of the meets and won my own ribbons and grew so much as a person. I tried out for my school’s play and I didn’t make it but it didn’t really slow me down, but instead encouraged me to practice with speech and try again next year when I’m more comfortable. I’m getting to do these things I never would have imagined despite the fact that I have to practice not stuttering or stumbling and even when I preform I will sometimes shake or tremble but I’m putting it aside to become this other person that I have always dreamed to be.

Your hair is so cute here and your shirt!

You are so incredibly inspirational. I'm visually impaired to the point that I am unable to drive, this past january I was offered a dream job that did not in any way include driving as an essential job function (its an office job). After my pre-employment physical and learning about my vision and inability to drive they REVOKED my job offer. I know this feeling all too well, Having them tell me I can't have the job based on the fact that I can't drive was so frustrating and almost defeated me especially because Uber and Lyft have been my source of transportation for years. Bottom line is I totally get this feeling. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I have never found a KZfaqr I can relate to so well

I know exactly " that feeling" you described. I have disabilities and severe chronic daily pain/ptsd from cancer as well as major traumatic abuse and losses in my life. I get dismissed often by ppl when I share my health situation. It hurts every single time no matter what because they don't even know me or care to and definitely don't have empathy for me but because I can't do all the extreme physical activities everyone seems to need a partner to do, to them I'm not worth even getting to know even when we have had many other things in common. It's sucks enough and is so uncomfortable to have to divulge very intimate health details to total strangers but then to be judged for it too. Judged on things that have been completely out of my control in life. How unfair, because I totally feel they should be obligated to let me know right away how much of a complete insensitive shallow a**hole they are !! Lol. Thanks for sharing...I'm sure so many ppl can relate as it's very hard to draw the line between being forthcoming about things like that but also protecting ourselves from ppl that look to take advantage of those that are showing some "vulnerability". I was targeted by a narcassist in my past and nearly died from the abuse and I know I was vulnerable to that because I had been made to feel so unworthy of love over and over again and sadly very ill ppl can sense that in others and prey on it. I love your message in this video ...such a great outlook and I'm so glad it lead to such a positive thing in your life.

I understand why it hurt you. When someone tells you they don't want to hang out with you or date you because of something you can't change, it hurts. I remember being told by my peers that I couldn't hang out with them because my eyebrows looked different.

I got so excited when you mentioned Simi Valley. I lived there for so long. I was born and raised in Southern California for half of my life. I think I had a pretty good life out there and my friendships were strong. When I moved to Colorado, the bullying I experienced increased to the point I actually attended home-school my freshman year of high school. I have certain disabilities that aren't visible and that is another thing that is important. Visible disabilities are important and so are those that aren't so visible. I really enjoy watching your videos. I kind of heard of you a few years ago but didn't watch anything on your channel. My feed on KZfaq recommended I watch one of your videos and I am so happy I clicked your video. I would actually like to meet you one day. I hope you are still in California because I would totally have someone take me out there to see you like over my summer or winter vacation sometime. Thank you for your videos. :)

His loss. What an amazing motivator.

Omg! You look stunning with straight across bangs!

This was very moving, Molly! People can be pretty shallow sometimes, but it's awesome that you took a comment like that as an opportunity to learn something new! Bradon is very lucky to have a friend like you :) And I loved the video message from you two by the way! He was the friend you mentioned at the end, right? ;)

Unbelievable. Any guy would be lucky to get the chance to meet/date you. Instead of asking you about your disability, he decided to assume what you can/can't do. You go girl 💪🏻

you are so beautiful inside and out. Screw that guy. I'm so happy for you that you got to go surfing! As I sighted person I have always wanted to try surfing, but have been super nervous about trying it. I have to say after hearing your experience, the next chance I get I am going to get my ass out there and try surfing. You are so inspirational :)

I've had this happen and it's crushing but like you I proved everything wrong he said that I cannot do as a blind girl. thank you for your videos♡

hello from Norway. i like youre videos so much and learning. i have diabetes and have low vision and going to get blind sorry for my bad english. you make me smile. keep up the good work 😀😎

Zooey Deschanel vibesss you are so beautiful and such an inspiration ❤️

I agree wholeheartedly with this, within reason. I would love to be a professional body piercer and tattoo artist, but being blind, I can't. Simple as that. It's important to remember that, while you can do everything you want, that's also limited to what's within your own personal limitations.

Wow i just saw your ad with dove in the netherlands I tought OMG i know her Molly you made it ❤️❤️❤️

That is one of my biggest pet peeves when people tell me I can't do something, when I was in labor with my daughter my now ex-husband told me that there was no way I would be able to have her without medication and that I wasn't strong enough to do it without an epidural or anything else and I proved him wrong! 6 hours of active Labor no pain medication and I had my beautiful daughter who is now 4 years old :-)

When I studied at university there were SO DAMN MANY professors telling me that I couldn't do stuff or couldn't know stuff, and that only my male classmates could do or know those kinds of things. This happened in Sweden, from 2010 and forward. Though I've seen some improvement in recent years, the first four or so years at university were very tiring in this aspect.

That attitude is great. Even if you “can’t” do it - don’t knock it til you try it!

you're a huge help to me everyday