What It’s Like To Travel Alone When You’re Blind
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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. 💕
Travelling while blind isn’t exactly easy, but I still love to do it! If you’re interested in more of my travel videos, check them out here! ua-cam.com/video/aEgHdQaS33A/v-deo.html
Molly Burke helooo Molly you are amazing I would sooo love it if you replied lyyy
How are there only 3 likes
Louise Ellis she is
Hey Molly, I dare you to travel to Paris on your own and make a video about it.
Is Gallop a good boy cause he seems like one.
I love the fact siri sounds so stressed. Shes like "oh God, ONE FACE LARGE FACE"
Hailey Pockets that was so funny omg
Ahaha I actually laughed out loud at this
Haha ikr 😂
That comment was so funny I peed a little
Haha this made me laugh!!
"they don't want to sit next to him" I would pay to sit next to a dog! lol
miranda725 me too and I’m allergic! Like suck it up for a literal HOUR good Lord
the hardest part would be not petting them bc they're working!
Its only an hour. I wouldn't care.
@@rachelrecycles369 Yes.
Honestly same I'd love to sit next to a Doggo
“...as if a dog at their feet for an hour is a bigger deal than me being blind for life.” ...gave me chills.
elizabeth’s poetry 😢😢😢 I would love a dog at my feet tho😂😂 there was a dog next to me on my flight before and I played with him all throughout it 😃
Alyssa XP same I love when their is little furry animals near me😍
Alyssa XP Hope it wasn’t a service dog 😅
Dani Stratosphere oh no it wasn’t 😭
elizabeth’s poetry I’m terrified of dogs but a service dog at my feet I’d find a way to put that aside and deal. People can be unbelievable that they would be not ok with her service animal.
I’m not blind And this video gave me anxiety.
Zach Godshalk same
Its not difficult travelling alone chillax. I’ll admit ive Only done it once but it wasnt even nearly as stressful as this even though i travelled For a Total of 22-23 hrs
Nobody who watches this is blind
Amaan Gacha! Ohh. Gotcha
I have never been on a plane other than when I was really young and seeing videos in airplanes give me anxiety and I’m not even there
This video actually upsets me. The fact that you have to get a wheelchair just to not be forgotten really got to me. 😢
100% agreed
Yes it made me cry
I feel BAD because I can't imagine being blind your so amazing
nice last name steal "Leo Valdez" ;)
That’s so rediculous
Dear Molly. Just to let you know that the “less glamorous” as you say, and therefore more “deep” video are those who actually interest me, and the reason I watch your channel.
Yeah this was mu favorite video honestly
Yes I 100% agree
dario d'arcangelo Same here!! Reminds me of the original content. I’ve been here since 2k subs, and these are the videos that I love the most!! I do love and enjoy every video, but these are definitely my favorite 💖
Amen.
So much better than clothes or 'What is for dinner?' videos. They are BORING. It's funny when she passes on the colour of her clothes as if it is important information though.
It is a total liberty that she made them go to Starbucks! She isn't their only job.
dario d'arcangelo I feel the same way! The real videos are the best and my favorite. 🙌🏻❤️ 🐝
Molly seemed like she was two seconds away from crying this whole vlog. I'm sorry you're going through the wringer right now, Molly. *hugs*
I know that's what I was thinking too. It makes me sad that know one was really helping her.
@@poisonrose5731 Let us all pray for her and others struggling in those siturations it just should not occur. Keep moving Forward Molly, pave the way for others, blessings. !
That’s pretty typical of the way I feel when I fly alone as a wheelchair user. Especially if I have a service dog with me. It’s not right, but it is common and needs to be fixed.
It nearly made me cry 🥺
Its hard to travel alone even when you can see
I felt like I was going to cry the whole time and then Gallup took a gentle bite of banana, and I finally smiled. Glad you got through it okay, molly.
I feel you! I was so on edge
It is difficult to travel alone being vision impaired. I have seen the worst and rarely the best of humanity. The level of ignorance (wheelchair for a vision impairment) is ridiculous!
Gallop sniffing the fake grass like: hmmm there's something odd about this grass... but I can't put my paw on it.
😂I don't know why it was so funny when I read put my paw on it
@@cierrabean7930 I feel that lol
Probably just sniffing other dogs' pee.
Hi
I love your comment omg ❤️👍
No one:
Not a soul:
Siri: ONE FACE. LARGE FACE.
LMAOO
Annika W it’s actually called voiceover
XDDDD
Emma Harper close enough though aha
that was so funny jesus christ
This is the content we came for at the beginning so stop saying it's not interessant. Please. Its educational, it shows reality and its sooooo much needed to help person understand those struggles but also for them to may be be more aware in those situations. You are amazing , kind inspiring and helped soooooo many people.
Love you at all time
Kisses from france ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Alichoux 100%
I agree with every word!
EXACTLY 👏🏼
You are really nice and I agree with you.
Yes. I agree. On the other hand, when you are stressed or nervous, and you are already talking about your true experiences, it makes sense to talk about the stress and the nerves, and what about the experience is difficult that makes it feel that way. If I had to vlog on top of being stressed, a lot of it would be me saying "I'm stressed." Lol.
The voice over oh her phone 😂:
ONE FACE.
LARGE FACE.
FACE NEAR TOP EDGE.
It’s like, yelling at you 😂
I know. I love this part.
Not trying to be mean just saying it's not Siri it's voice over
When I first heard it, I thought it was supposed to be the dog saying that... The brightest bulb, I am not.
H. M. Perdue don’t worry I did too 😂
@@h.m.perdue8358 SAME
Molly, just FYI: when you travel through U.S. airports, your mom (or a friend) actually can go through security with you. Just ask for an escort pass. My mom always takes me through security and to my gate, then stays there with me until my plane leaves. People always think that I'm a minor when they see that, haha (I'm 35). They don't realize that people with disabilities can also get passes for family and friends to go through security with them. I know you filmed this video at Toronto airport, but I just wanted to let you know about that policy in U.S. airports in case you didn't know. Anyway, this video was so helpful to me! I travel by myself all the time, and I tell people that it's one of the few things about being visually impaired that always causes me significant stress. I don't get stressed over any other vision-related obstacle as I do over traveling. I feel better knowing I'm not alone!
Deborah O'Malley this was actually really helpful I didn’t know that! I might be travelling alone next summer for the first time and that will be really helpful for me.
It depends on the airport. In Atlanta they won’t let you unless there’s an actual need (such as Molly’s case). Even then, they’re really strict now. My aunt visited from Europe in May and doesn’t speak English and they wouldn’t let my mom through with her to help.
Maja Culum oh sucks that must have been hard for her. I’ll probably take advantage of my no vision in one eye and low in the other to get special needs help just in case something were to go wrong.
I've done this, too. I have a tendency to get overwhelmed and shut down when stressed, so having my mom there for the most stressful part of travelling (checking bags, getting through security, finding the right terminal, making sure the plane isn't delayed) really helps.
I've been given some pushback, but my mildly terrified face and my mom explaining about my NVLD usually solves it.
Alma Saon I 100% agree with you. I have pretty good vision with my glasses which I was able to pass my driving exam with but I just don’t trust myself with making sure I’m going the right way, or making the right decision alone. I guess I feel more comfortable with letting someone else make decisions in an airport vs myself making them if that makes sense haha. I also have bad travel anxiety even when I’m with someone and being alone would probably be even worse.
I get stressed traveling alone without being blind. God I can't imagine it.
skylar croft , she said wasn’t blind
skylar croft Read the comment again bud😂
skylar croft no its fine😂 Aren’t we all...🧐
I find it infuriating that you can clearly see that her eyes aren't focusing on anything but some people have the audacity to say that blind people are faking it
I get called sleepy, high or faking it all the time. The struggle is real.
Cus some people can and they’re uneducated
They try calling them out like "if you're blind how did you type this?"
@FBI i know they just think blind people can't see therefore they can't use devices
Sighted people can have "jumping" eyes as well, even much more noticeable. It will be very rude to assume anything just from only this one feature.
That woman who guided you was seriously SO nice. I'm glad at least she treated you kindly.
Those people are usually nice . My grandma traveled alone to Sicily, she has really bad eye sight so she went on a wheel chair (it's not just the eyesight). And the lady wheeling her, was sooo nice.
@@unaestrella1876so glad she had an amazing experience❤️
Sounds like the Toronto airport needs to get their act together when it comes to accessibility.
*TailorandMakeup * Worst airport I have ever been through, and that’s multiple times over decades.Landing there last time and going through international customs from a flight from Mexico City, it was like landing in what I imagine some back water Third World country airport would be like. Completely chaotic, no help, just a whole bunch of officials shouting at people without actually offer any help.
I remember when I needed a wheelchair while flying and I got yelled at when I landed at mci when I did not tip the person pushing the wheelchair. They didn’t even get my luggage for me. Someone else had to help me. It was bad.
Pinkietona why should you have to tip them?!? I’m so sorry people are shitty
You'd think they'ed at least give her a phone number to call.
*TailorandMakeup * maybe when they start getting messages from almost 1 million people they won’t forget
anyone else want to cry for her when shes delayed and talking to us in the bathroom?!
If only we could reach through our screens and give her a collective hug.
Want to cry? I was definitely crying lol I'm a highly sensitive empath though so I can cry at the drop of a hat.
Tricia Lemmen 💯 so scary I had no idea
I cried several times in this video. 😩
@@kammymarie13 I totally was by the end of it too!
THIS QUOTE COMES TO MIND:
“When other people do it it’s inspiring and it looks like strength, when we do it, it’s scary and it feels like weakness”
You truly are inspirational. Thank you for sharing!🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
That is so, so true!!
I love that quote. It’s so true.
TRUTH
I’ve been through a cancer diagnosis and law school and I can hands down say that traveling alone as a blind person who relies on a guide dog, is the absolute most stressful and exhausting process because of other people. When check-in counter employees, TSA agents, gate agents, flight crews, and other people are patient and understanding it makes all of the difference in the world. So this video made me anxious for Molly and made me cry. It brought back some awful memories. No one ever wants to feel like an inconvenience or a burden. No one wants to BE an inconvenience or a burden.
I’ve only had one issue with another passenger on a plane. I was already seated with my dog well within my foot space and a lady who boarded right as they were closing the aircraft door realized that she’d be sitting next to us. She refused to take her seat and tried demanding that I be moved because she didn’t want to get dog hair on her pants. I was seated at a window seat at the bulkhead in first class. To move me would have involved getting my dog up and across the isle and resettled while upending the final cabin prep. The flight crew told her it wasn’t possible and offered her that seat or a switch of seats. She continued to make a scene and make me feel awful. A man seated behind us and someone else across the isle at the bulkhead offered her his seat and she refused. At this point I was stressed and in tears. The flight crew gave her the option to deplane and take a later flight. She stomped off the plane (that was now leaving late) to the sounds of booing from the other passengers.
So I felt her frustration here.
Sorry for your experience. Why did the rude person even want to leave the plane and not just switch seats, sounds pretty ridiculous.
Props to the other passangers booing, nice.
i'm so very glad that the other passengers booed her off. that woman is a bi*ch
That woman was an A******. You get human hair on your clothes.
I am so glad the rest of the plane booed her.
It’s first class. I’m sure they have suit brushes to remove any fur. What a thoughtless person.
I really think the airline and airport personnel could make the effort to tell you that there is a delay. That is so unkind to leave you alone, without information or help. My favorite airline has an app that emails me when there is a flight information change. I am glad the cafe was kind enough to feed you. What a nightmare!
Z B That’s such a good point, an app for an airline I use updates you on the departure time and recently even shows the location of your plane on a map. And it does this even before you arrive at the airport. I don’t know if it’s accessible to voiceover but if it is that wouldn’t replace their responsibility to check on assistance passengers but I know I find it great and I imagine blind passengers would appreciate it even more. Also, could the airport not have an app or a phone number assistance passengers could call throughout the process to ask if they need assistance to find a toilet or food etc while waiting or if they’re concerned they have been forgotten when there is a gate change. If each assistance passenger was given that number on arrival and/or a real-time webchat type option, that could help all round! If passengers agreed they could even give permission for the location of their phone to be tracked through the airport (like WhatsApp location) so that someone could monitor where assistance passengers are and make sure they haven’t been forgotten by on the ground staff!
An app is a great idea but is it an accessible app?
louiseglasgow I wish you designed software for the airports and airlines. I love your ideas!
MyKindOfCrazy I have not seen any sign of it being accessible to folks with visual impairments, but the data could be entered before the flight by Molly’s assistant or whoever books the flight. The notifications come as texts and /or emails, which the text to speech app would read aloud. In my experience Delta also is very good about accommodating disabilities and medical issues. They messed up on my allergy request, which netted me 40 thousand extra air milestones an apology!
I know the airline I use sends text messages saying if there is a delay and email!
It’s actually so sad that you have to get a wheelchair for somebody to be able to help you properly in the airport. Staff should be trained to be able to help people who are blind. I have an invisible disability too and I’ve also had the same issue that whenever I’ve requested assistance, I either don’t get the help (because they’re looking for someone in a wheelchair probably) or I do get help but I quickly get passed onto someone else, which is not ideal for me because I have autism and lots of different people increases my anxiety. It makes me so angry you should have to be in a wheelchair for people to notice your disability. It’s so wrong. Huge props to you for travelling alone though despite all your issues! You are amazing ❤️
As a person who often travels with an invisible disability and a service animal, I completely understand and agree!
And even WITH the wheelchair... Help is far and few it seems. Her parents had to find out themselves to then let Molly know about a multi hour delay? Thats not very cool.
I'm sure there are plenty of people who dont HAVE a third party to call the airport and make them do their job ya know. SMH. Its sad.
Right? As if being blind isn't inconvenient enough already without her having to give herself another big inconvenience to make things easier for the sighted staff who ought to be doing a lot more to make her trip easier and more comfortable.
I agree with Your comment same for me plus I’m going threw a serious ear infection I couldn’t recover from I’m partly death and balance is not as easy along with a few things still your right airports need to step up and help the people who need support and assistance and not make a scene and big deal out of it
Who else wishes to be there and keep Molly some company? 😊
I hope someday my Guide dog and I meet up with you on our travels, now that would be some good stories!
Right! I wish she had a friend or someone with a private pilots license and could help with all that.
Totally I was thinking I wish I could be there to help. We learnt so much from this video. Sometimes we don’t realise someone needs our help.
Airports should have dedicated assistants for the blind to stay with them to ensure a smooth easy trip
Or just disabled people in general
Even those people who don't seem disabled.... like Autistic folks
@@nancyduncan9552 isn't having autism a disability
@@kenzieberumen3578 Yes, it is. However it isn't one that people can point at and say, "Yes, there is the defining mark. You can see it." My son is Aspebergers or High Functioning Autistic, and most people wouldn't consider him as disabled. We've worked with him, at home and at school so that he can function and yet ask for help. Problem is that he doesn't always fit someone's definition of needing help and he's been brushed off and even completely dismissed.
Nancy Duncan thank you for mentioning us autistic folks, most people don’t see us as disabled at all so nobody cares about helping us
I totally understand the not “looking disabled”... it sucks. Cause I’m like, do you need my medical sheets printed to my forehead?! It’s super annoying. Thanks for sharing your lifestyle
So true! I have invisible disabilities and nobody every thinks there's anything wrong with me right off the bat
I totally agree
I understand this all too well .... I get alot of people looking at me like I am making up being ill 😑
I’m a little late here but same! I need a service dog bc of disabilities and definitely don’t look obviously disabled, so I always get people saying stuff like “well what’s wrong with you” or “you don’t look disabled” and I get lots of parents pointing and telling their kids to “look at that dog, he’s being trained to help somebody one day” or people asking who I’m training him for lol. Like, I 10000% appreciate teaching your kids abt service animals, but he’s not in training, he’s my own SD ^^; People always get so surprised when I tell them he’s actually mine lol. I always feel like people are more likely to think my SD is fake and I’m always worried abt access issues when we go to a new place bc I don’t “look disabled” and so many people think service dogs are only for the blind or people in wheelchairs. Definitely wish people were more understanding abt invisible disabilities
Yeah I have invisible disabilities so it's difficult to get help sometimes
when gallop took the banana my heart melted, he is absolutely adorable
amberisrad ikr me too!
❤Oh my goodness ... ME TOO! He's such a sweet gentle giant! His eyes are so wise.❤
Yeah, and his ears perked up, I think he liked the banana.
He is the best boy
Literally if a blind person comes up to me and says something like “hey I’m blind, can you help me get to ______” I’ll help so if you stopped and asked me to take you to a restaurant I would
I know I can’t always help people because I’m living my own life too but I’ll try
I try to pay attention to what's going on, even in a grocery store I have never been in if I see someone that seems to be looking for something, kinda lost, in need, confused whatever I will ask them if they need help with something. If I saw her and she looked like what she does in this video I would be asking her if I could help her with something. I am trying to teach my children to do the same thing. We as human all need help at some point in life and I want to make sure that someone who is scared and lost gets help. I just think what if it were one of my kids or even my parent with memory or alzheimers.
How would they come up to you if they can't see you though
you have to think about this being in an airport, where most people don't just have time to help anyone unless they get delayed. even though delayed flights happen often, its hard to ask others to help you in an airport when most people are just rude and trying to get somewhere fast.
❤❤❤Me too! I would be sooooo willing to help!❤❤❤
It’s sad that when someone helps Molly she refers to them as “super nice”. They are not nice, they are literally doing their duty as citizens without any disability. But she’s so used to mean people that she’s surprised when they don’t leave her behind. Molly, you’re such a sweet person❣️
From what little we saw, the person helping her did seem really nice, though. It's entirely possible to be doing your job and still be a jerk about it, which I'm sure Molly has experienced as well.
yeah, she's Canadian. just joshing.
Sadly that’s how it is when you live with a disability
It’s not societies ‘job’ to help us.
Yeah, it’s great when people do it and people should be appreciative but, it shouldn’t be an expectation or right.
@@jessicawatson7360 mean, it's not "society" job to help disabled people, but it is/should be a paid airport assistance's job to do it.
I just discovered your channel and as a flight attendant this was enlightening as to what blind people deal with just getting to my plane. I would love to know what you appreciate and dont appreciate from flight attendants. Thankfully my airline has open seating so 99% of the time my blind passengers pick the first row for bulkhead seats so they/ their dogs have more space and it's easy to find. I can see how hard that would be to find some random row. My heart went out to you when you were left alone during that delay! 😫
You sound like a wonderful flight attendant! I hope I meet you on one of my flights. My guide dog’s name is Razer, (he is a black lab) so you will know it’s me! Lol!
Rachel Duke you sound like a very dedicated flight attendant who is considerate towards all of your passengers regardless of our abilities. I love the fact that you are willing to reach out and learn from others. ❤️❤️❤️. I am blind and fly alone and with others and I always greatly appreciate any help and understanding that the flight crew offers me during what has been best described as an extremely stressful and exhausting process.
You are a beautiful and wonderful person
This would be a video to send to all your coworkers, and spread around liberally so that those in the terminal realize how their actions, or what seems to them as a simple oops, impact the people who fly.
According to US law (ACAA) someone from the airline is supposed to check on you at least every half hour if you're waiting in a wheelchair, so that would definitely help.
soapywaterdrinker she was flying from Toronto
soapywaterdrinker so your telling me that you *_didn’t_* watch the video
Well this is not in USA .
I’ll just quote Kris Jenner:
You’re doing amazing sweetie!
😂😂😂😂
Nerf Spirit Ohhh my godddd is that a chickennnn???
666th like 😳
Molly: *trying to vlog*
Molly's Phone: LARGE FACE! LARGE FACE!
*LARGE FACE! LARGE FACE!*
I am visually impaired and got on a plane alone for the first time in April of this year. I was scared but I was able to do and I'm really proud!! I had to ride in a wheelchair too. I always only take a backpack with everything I'm taking (backpack traveling is the best thing in my opinion bc I don't have to check in anything) & I just hold my backpack with me on the wheelchair. I agree, it's scary when they leave you and you're waiting for the other person to pick you up but fortunately, I'm not shy at all & I told the guy straight up "Do NOT leave me unattended until the next person comes. I'm not afraid to report you and the service." He stayed, thank God lol. I plan to do it again soon. I'll still be afraid but I love traveling and blind or not, I'm doing what I love no matter what! Go, Molly!
Haha yeah I'm not shy either when it comes to asking for help and making sure no one dismisses me. I'm shy in general but sometimes I have to find my inner sister voice and get it done lol. My sister is outgoing so that's why I said that.
Roxxie Dymond try Aira next time you travel. They have an app. It’s free in the airport.
And I never. Sit in the chair. My guide dog can follow. I almost got left once in Atl. Like you say. You have to speak up
I'm impressed with your assertive approach!! Powerful independence. Well done you!!
*points camera somewhere at dog* "hopefully you guys can see him, I'm blind and vlogging alone"
lol I don't know why this cracked me up but it did
Idc if it is at the dog or not at least it could be at a dog
flying alone as a sighted person stresses me out already, I can’t imagine doing it blind
Caitlin Miles flying With my parents stresses me out. 😂😂
Imagine doing it mute. Literally no one knows sign language and it’s almost impossible to tell them why you need a guid dog.
it;s stressful as a sighted person to travel alone, i can't imagine how it is to travel while visually impaired. You're so brave Molly
I’m autistic and I really struggle too I bet it’s much more overwhelming being blind too
@@ameliamangham4460 Fellow autistic person here. It is soo loud and overwelming
other youtubers: one single thing didnt go right in my incredibly privileged life and now i'm going to make a dozen rant videos about it deal with it
molly: here are some real challenges i have to deal with on a daily basis because of ableism that lots of sighted people dont consider, sorry this content isnt as positive as I usually am :/
an actual angel folks
I hope airlines and airports can use this video for training their support staff because it looks like they can make a lot of improvements.
And thinking that people call me brave for travelling alone even though I don't have a disability, you are really brave for still going through with these challenges and not let them stop you.
I was thinking the same thing. It seems the airport she was in needs to rethink their system of just passing you onto someone else at each checkpoint. You should have people ready to help them all the way through. It would be cool if they also had staff at the terminals that walk around and help those who are disabled find food, the bathrooms, etc.
@@fidelianerina Honestly, they should treat the disability/blindness the way they would with a child traveling alone. They would never leave a child unattended, right?
I love you
Never once in my life did i think what it would be like to travel as a blind person. This was an eye opener and thank you for giving us like a "raw" side of airport hassles, it was a superb video.
cola malfoy you gotta watch Joy Ross’s channel. She is also awesome and very educational.
“as if a dog at their feet for an hour is a bigger deal than me being blind for life” lmao
Molly this is such a deeper look into your life and I'm sorry it is so stressful for you! Us Sighties take so much for granted. I hope the vlog didn't make it even more stressful.
In a way i think talking to the camera helps her. Like not being TOTALLY alone if that makes sense. It seems like a good way to process feelings. 💕
Obviously im not HER ,lol... that is just what i got out if it.
Carly Moss Yes we do!
Skyler RainNJ
I was thinking the same thing. It probably was a bit of a release but probably a bit stressful too. Sometimes it was probably good to have the camera sometimes it was probably tricky to get the shot and hold onto Gallop. Good thing he is a good boy and probably doesn’t pull!
“This video is not gonna be good “.. actually it’s the opposite!!!! I loved this video! It’s very true and raw! It’s awesome! I had no clue what blind people went through until I started watching your videos. I have no friend, family member nor I am blind, so watching your videos has really opened my eyes! 😂 no pune intended! 😂
You are awesome and an inspiration to me and my daughters who are 11 and 9! They love you! Thank you for being you!!!
Fake service dogs are a huge problem, for the reasons you made. Things need to change.
C Curtis Klotz there should be a federal registration requirement and specified training and vest/ID badge. Just like for K9 cops.
ArmySister2 that’s hard to prove though because ADA regulations allow owners to train the service animal.
My psychiatric service dog has some professional training along with owner training.
The only thing you should be able to ask for proof is the proof of disability imo. If you have the disability, odds are you’ll need the dog.
angelday8594 anyone can say they’re disabled. As of right now the only 2 questions an establishment can ask is 1) is it a service animal and 2) what tasks does it do. They can’t ask to demonstrate or anything. By having them federally registered and having official paperwork and ID that is required to be carried at all times it better helps prevent someone passing off an untrained pet as a service animal. Anyone can say they have a disability and make up a task the animal supposedly helps with. Along with these requirements I don’t think a service animal should be allowed to be owner trained. I think if it’s training to be a service animal it must be trained by professional trainers. Now with that I do say the government should pay for all or at least half of the training.
It is too easy for someone to fake a service animal with current laws.
@@TheArmybrat12 Exactly
ArmySister2 by not allowing for owner trained service animals you are denying access to these medical necessities for some people.
A “professionally” trained service dog can cost $16-20,000 US dollars. Not covered by any sort of insurance.
Because you personally don’t agree with an owner trained service animal does not take away the legitimacy of an animal.
The paperwork required for living, work, and other accommodations DOES prove a disability.
You’re highly uneducated in this field. I’d suggested asking instead of stating as fact.
The fact that no one told you that the flight was delayed makes me so mad.
Firstly, we DO care.I caught that kind of muted comment about we probably don't care. We do.
Thank you! I was going to mention the same thing. We do care! I like seeing everything.
I'm deaf I didn't hear what she said but I loved this, it was real and raw and she needs to show more of these struggles.
@@liljodibrown absolutely :D I hope she shares more like this in the future. Ya never know who needs a little encouragement to face a "fear" or something.
@@breephoenix111 Absolutely!
The wheelchair really is the only disability assistance they offer at airports, so if you want or need help for you or your loved one then it’s the wheelchair or nothing regardless of why you need help. The airlines need to adapt to different disabilities than mobility issues instead of just throwing everyone in a wheelchair.
Yeah I have noticed. I have fibromyalgia and other undiagnosed issues that can mess with my brain function if I have sugar, too much sun, or even florescent lights. My boyfriend lives out of state so I have taken to flying alone. I'm always afraid of having a fog moment at the airport. My legs also tend to stiffen and I have noticed if you don't call for a wheelchair they don't care if you are dragging your leg and will still rush you. Flying is stressful for anyone who needs assistance at times.
my heart literally hurts for her seeing how frustrating it gets. Molly is so positive all of the time despite things like these that she faces daily. we love you and this is the content we came for!!!
I have a friend who's blind. We first met when we were all in a costume group, and she reached out to me and asked if I could be her eyes and keep her company at a scheduled meetup we were both attending because her parents couldn't be there. She didn't have a service dog yet, and she really wanted to go, but she was nervous to be by herself. I guess like I seemed to be the chillest person in the group. We ended up getting along great, and found we were both on the spectrum.
Travel's pretty terrifying when you can't see--and yeah. People forget about you. I mean, travel is scary enough being autistic. I can't imagine compounding that with lack of vision. She once nearly tripped over her own service dog because a dude jumped in front of her while she was being guided through a doorway and made her dog stop abruptly. I had to be the service dog's service human and act as a buffer between the good working boy and grabby humans. Eesh.
Youre so amazing❤️
I’m not blind and I’d still be too afraid to travel alone. You’re definitely more courageous than me lol.
Same lmao
"One of the issues I face when I travel alone is I don't look blind. And because of all the stereotypes and misconceptions that society holds about what you have to look like to be disabled... I don't fit that narrative. It means that often times when I'm alone I have to constantly advocate for myself and I can't even see the people around me."
I relate to this so much. I'm so tired of being told I don't look blind because I wear eyeglasses. Blindness does not mean complete vision loss. I wish more people understood this.
I was wondering: In Germany there is this sign that identifies a blind person: Three black dots on a yellow background. People wear it in a band around one arm or have their guide dog wear it. It's obviously not mandatory, but I think it would be useful in certain situations like being at the airport - situations where you want to be identified as blind.
Is there anything like this in the US/wherever you are from?
@@ChiaraBells hi! I'm from the US and have a vision impaired grandmother so what I can say is this; there aren't any indicators like that here from what I know. People can get patches for their service dog to wear that say 'sight dog' or 'blind' or things like that but no identifiers beyond that. Molly doesn't really use a cane so that can also miss what people think blind people 'should' look like unfortunately. We have a seriously bad problem with fake service dogs, I've even seen someone fake vision impairment with a freaking toy yorkie as her 'guide' dog, so I think people here have more of an attitude to not believe someone with a service dog especially if they have an invisible disability which really sucks.
Yes! My daughter still has very good corrected vision for her eye condition at 7 years old but she has a high chance of losing her vision to a multitude of eye complications. She struggles with peripheral vision, depth perception and gets practically blinded by bright light and possibly other lighting situations. We're still figuring out her vision.
I've had a few people try to argue with me about her need for the white cane that her TVI assigned to her and it's incredibly frustrating. My daughter hates that freaking cane, why would we fake her vision impairment and make her use the cane if she didn't actually need it? People are strange.
I totally get what you're saying. My step daughter was born legally blind. Several surgeries later she is able to drive during the day. But she is still " blind"
@Catherine Aalders Blindness is a large spectrum. You can be totally blind, having no eyeballs. You can have specific types of blindness varying in effect, like Molly (put simply) can only see where light is coming from and shiny things it reflects off of (it's why she loves sequins and metallics). You can have eyesight that requires very strong prescription glasses. The kind of vision the previous comment is talking about is where the person has good enough sight to see and drive safely during the daytime (with strong prescription glasses, I imagine) but not good enough to safely drive at night (when poor lighting becomes a factor). To be legally blind, you don't have to be completely lacking all vision, just lacking a certain *level* of vision.
My daughter and I attended your talk in Pittsburgh and had no clue how stressful the lead-up to the event was. It certainly didn't come across in your positive presentation! I think this video was extremely useful for the rest of us to see as it highlights how poorly society accommodates the different needs of a diverse traveling public. We can't fight to fix the problems unless we are all aware of them. This video highlights several areas that need improvement to make travel less stressful for you.
That rude lady, you realize you’re talking to the coolest person on UA-cam
IKR
Hearing you say at 10 mins 7 seconds, ‘you guys probably don’t care’ breaks my heart.
Hearing about your struggles and how difficult things that we take for granted are for you is so interesting.
You should be so so proud of yourself, I absolutely love watching your videos and think your content is amazing.
I know this video is a little old and in it you seem really down.
I really hope you’re in a better place now. Keep being you you wonderful bright shining star of a human ❤️
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storm kit thank you for the time :)
222 likes 222 people agree with you! ;(
Yeah, I was about to comment something like this but u said it all 👏
If we didn't care, we wouldn't be here. Don't think that, there are some good people left! I got anxiety watching this video, I could imagine being in her shoes. I'm not blind but I don't like to travel alone haha.
Is anyone else imagining a distinguished suitcase with a top hat and glasses... 😂
Also there should be like a service that people can volunteer for for helping other people with disabilities at the airport. You could like link up with someone who is on the same flight.
I would do it and I am sure many other people would love to also!
That's a great idea!
Love that - travel buddys! What if you had a long layover and could sort of rent yourself out as a companion or guide from gate to gate, maybe earning credits back towards future travel or food at that airport?
Yea a great idea , if its just to get Some food and drink......if i saw some one alone in a Wheel chair , i would come up to them , and say , ' Hi seen you there a long time , u need food a Drink , and Youre dog a water '
kstreet I completely agree, somebody should really raise this idea.
Thats such a great idea! Definitely would be a popular app
This video made me so sad. This really opened my eyes about how stressful it is for you to travel. I flew with my daughter when we she was 1 last year and that was stressful enough. Thanks for always being so open with us Molly! It’s very informative.
Very sad.
She has a service dog BECAUSE SHE US BLIND! Don’t come for her. So what if her dog is not PERFECT nothing PERFECT y’all got some problems about that. Just leave her alone and keep all the hate to yourself. No body cares about the rude stuff you have to say. And the women did not have to be that rude
So true.
Words of wisdom😎
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There's sooo many things that this airport service needs improving
1) They somehow expect you to balance a big bag on your lap and be able to hold on to Gallop while using a wheelchair
2) No one told you the flight was delayed by 2 hours
3) They left you alone for hours and didn't think of checking on you every now and then
4) They did things without telling you e.g. taking away your suitcase to check it in
It was a bit hard to watch as it feels really frustrating and Molly looked visibly stressed the entire time.
I have to imagine there's quite a lot of visually impaired people that use their services and the staff needs to be trained to be able to at least use adequate verbal cues and common sense to assist them.
Years ago I traveled with my grandma who is blind and deaf in one ear. I was only 15 at the time. She had planned the whole trip, and was supposed to have the wheelchair and escort. But none of the help ever happened, So 15 year old me who had never been on a plane or in an airport before had to figure out everything we needed to do and navigate everything. It was so scary for both of us. I still remember how stressful it was when I had to go through the security check first, and then they took her cane to scan through the machine, and she was having a really hard time going through the check without it but they wouldn't let me help, so I had to just stand there and wait at the other end. Luckily we made It where we needed to go, but it was a terrible experience.
They wouldn't let you??? Why??? Thats disgusting
Jesus I’m so so sorry.
I'm legally blind and I'm losing more of my vision, I'm supposed to use a white cane but the last time I used it someone called the cops on me because "there was a blind person walking around town alone". I hate the stereotype for blind people.
What the actual fuck.
@@Crackim That is *exactly* what I was going to say. What???
I’m so Fucking sorry that happened to you! That’s ridiculous.
I had no idea that was illegal
omg I’m so sorry that happened to you! I’m honestly shocked, like what on earth was going through that person’s head?? I kind of want to be charitable and say “oh, they were probably just concerned that this blind person was alone in public and didn’t have a helper or guide dog or anything with them” but calling the cops seems like overkill :/ like, if they were concerned for you wouldn’t it have made more sense to go up to you and say “hey, are you okay, can I help you?” I swear people’s common sense just flies out of their heads when they see a disabled person
I hate that we have to 'perform' our disabilities in order to actually get help!! The stigma needs to change! Thank you for sharing this journey xx
"travelling alone stresses me out" Girl I'm a seeing woman and I feel the same! It's stressful enough without having to go through all the crap you need to when travelling. Thank you for sharing❤️
Same (as a seeing woman lol) -- so proud of you Molly. Keep fighting. Xo
Don’t ever apologize fo making a raw authentic video. To be honest I miss those videos.
Thank you . I was looking for this comment ! Love her platform no need to apologize when he is doing her best and doing an amazing job !
When gallop was eating the banana
SO CUTE
Everyone could take an extra moment to appreciate that she is in an uncomfortable and more vulnerable situation, yet that does not stop her. She prepares, has advocates, and talks her way through it. Applause to her and her parents for empowering her.
I’m not even totally blind (just legally blind) but I fly alone often and it’s one of my biggest stressors! I get assistance since I can’t read any of the signs to know where I’m going but I’ve had tons of horrific experiences. It doesn’t seem like the staff is really ever prepared to help me even though I check that I need assistance when I’m buying my ticket. This video is totally giving me anxiety just watching it but I’m so glad you shared because it needs to be talked about.
this is so sad D: Like, blindness is a realy common thing and the staff should be more educated to help blind people like they help people in wheelchairs. It makes me so sad D:
Makes me want to get a job at the airport JUST to help with these sort of issues
I'm not even blind, i cant travel alone, it makes me to stressed, i don't even like to travel with ppl that much, it makes it a little better, but not much. but then again my problem is more with ppl and that i'm scared i get lost or don't understand somthing and so on
@@Vandiiis Me too!! I have social anxiety. I can't ever imagine traveling alone.
Casey: same here, a million times over!
This broke my heart, particularly when you were abandoned at the gate. I wanted to come through the screen and help and keep you company. I think this was such an important video to film as it really showed the struggles you face travelling and the ignorance of other people. You did so well to get through it. All forms of travel need to do better with their accessibility.
happens quite often...to me too!
0:40 Actually, she can. The airports allow non-ticked aides to assist disabled people to or from the gate. Just ask for a gate pass. Whoever is helping you needs to go through TSA and the same rules apply just as if you were boarding, but the assistant just doesn't board the plane.
The times I've done it, it went really well.
I was going to say, I've seen parent's escort minors flying alone all the way to the gate, so I would think they have something similar for disabled people that need that help! Hopefully Molly sees this!
She’s in Toronto so the flight is international. If there was a way I’m sure mom would know.
Does this apply for people with autism as well?
@@harrysexslave I'm pretty sure they don't really care. My nephew got a gate pass once when I was laid over in his home city. They gave him a gate pass and he met me for dinner.
If you ask for a gate pass to meet a flight or help a person to the gate, they'll let you use it.
incase its relevent to anyone austrailian airports alow you to go through secrurity even if you dont have a ticket, they only check your ticket at the gate when you board the plain
*It must be so annoying to have to talk to people when you’re feeling antisocial!*
This was educational. Never struck my mind that a blind person sitting by themself might be traveling alone, and or in need of some help/favours. I've always just asumed they are with someone or taken care of by someone. I'll be sure to ask in the future. Thanks for the video. I like you. Your awsome.
Oh no, being forgotten in a situation like that sounds terrifying
"one face", "large face", did that voice-over description make any one else chuckle?
Molly, thank you for sharing this! I appreciate your candid experiences. :)
I seriously got so mad when the person told you Molly “I don’t care I need the window” like no you don’t your not blind nor have a disability, and need to get ur life togther..
It sounds like the woman could have been nicer about it, but she very well could have had a disability. Recognizing that not all disabilities are visible or readily apparent is kind of a big part of what this channel is about.
@@Vox-Multis I was looking for this comment. Not to say that it was the right way about it but for all we and Molly, in fact could know is that the lady needed the window because flying or close spaces effects her to that degree.
I have bad anxiety, but my family can't afford a service dog. Emotional support dogs aren't even classified as service dogs anyway, so why try? Anyways, I like to have a window seat because 1) of course, amazing view and 2) it helps me relax seeing how plain and calm the sky is.
I can survive without a window, though the last time I didn't get a window I actually cried, but a kind old couple was willing to trade seats with me after noticing a flight attendant asking what was wrong (elderly people are so kind. I think people my age could take some good advice from them) but I probably would've calmed down later in the flight. I definitely wouldn't have acted like that lady did though. I would gladly move because I have many personal issues and medical issues, but many people have it worse than me, so who the hell am I to complain?
I. Am. Pissed. And. Ready. To. Fight. The. People. Who. Didn't. Tell. Molly. Her. Flight. Was. Delayed.
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It's seriously outrageous that they didn't refund her ticket to make up for being incompetent assholes. Not only would that have been the right thing to do it would have been SMART. But no, they apparently aren't bright enough to realize that having hundreds of thousands of people hear this story is bad for business! How stupid can they get?
I will help.
That'll help her situation immensely...🤦🏿♀️🙄
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they're trying to offer her support, don't be snarky
I love his raw, uncut vlog and getting to see some challenges of you flying alone!❤️
I know exactly what you mean when it comes to perception, I am 6'1" tall, big and strong, I am a disabled veteran with a broken back and a head injury, I look ok on the outside, and I constantly get people upset because I refuse to help them lift or carry things, or move their apartment, or what ever.
I also have PTSD and sever hyper-vigilance from it so doing things like getting on an airplane are really damn uncomfortable.
It brings a lot of the same issues you deal with, although I have one more added issue is that many people are just straight up scared of me, and that has a way of complicating situations when you ask for help with something.
Because of this the frustration you were feeling in this video totally hits home with me!
Molly you seemed to be on the brink of tears throughout the whole video. That seemed such a stressful process.
wow this is the most relatable video I’ve ever seen. As a blind person who’s flown alone before I’ve felt every single thing you felt in this video. You are not alone, and thank you for reminding me that I’m not, either❤️
I'm the same, I'm also blind and I've flown alone many times before. It's not my favourite thing to do obviously but I've gotten used to it and unless the airport staff are being idiots about it it doesn't bother me anymore. You're definitely not alone there's loads of us blind people who travel alone
rach h i’ve also flown alone. I can do it but I definitely don’t like it. Not to be TMI but I’ve literally held it for 2 1/2 hours because I couldn’t find someone to help me find the washroom.
When you first started filming you were hungry, tired, frustrated as literally, anyone would have been! You are allowed to feel those things and shouldn't feel the need to apologize, Molly! As a sighted person, I appreciated seeing your experience because it does remind me to be alert of those around me that may need help and to never assume their condition. If I ever see someone sitting alone with a guide dog and I have a minute I would love to take that opportunity to ask them if I can go grab something from the stores for them. I am always trying to find ways to offer gestures of kindness to those that could really use it.
That's what I took away too! I will never again assume 'They're probably OK.' It NEVER hurts to ask, and you never know they may really need the smallest thing that may make or break their day.
I wanted to give her a hug throughout the whole video :(
A tip: my mum would always tie a colourful ribbon on our suitcase so that we're sure that the suitcase is ours, it's helpful if you don't want to buy a new suitcase
nici Ann yeah but shes blind
Cristian Jeraldo then she can ask someone for her suitcase with the bright coloured ribbon
Cristian Jeraldo She can say that it has a bright red coloured ribbon to one of the staff. It’s much easier.
Well if molly can see sparkles and glitter shouldn’t she get a custom suitcase with sparkles and glitter on it?
nici Ann I will actually use that myself too! That’s such a great idea, because I always take a long time finding my suitcase. Thanks
I can’t imagine how difficult that all is specifically because you’re so independent.
Gallop has such a kind face, he's adorable.
It’s stressful for anyone to fly alone, I can’t imagine the added stress of being blind
“Not because anything major is going on but because of so many little things that happen everyday”
As someone with a psychiatric disability and in a relationship with someone who has a mobility disability, this is so relatable
Watching this honestly broke my heart. I don’t have vision issues, and airports still scare the crap out of me and the whole flying process is miserable. I couldn’t imagine having to do that without sight.
Molly you are such a strong and amazing person and you inspire me soo much.
My heart goes out to you, and I really hope that airlines can make better improvements in the future to help accommodate disabled people. It would be awesome if molly could work with one of the airlines and educate them on how to make things better for people without sight.
Girl if I didn’t care I wouldn’t be watching this video. You are such an inspiration and you are incredible. I love youuu ❤️❤️
The style of this video is exactly what I’d like to see from you. I really appreciate the honesty of it and think this is content that’s really important. Also, we really need to change the standard for who can have a service dog. If it makes me mad, I can’t imagine how you must feel.
I disagree. Who is going to decide this? Will it be a law? If so, will you have to fill out fifty pages of paperwork and give them three month's worth of bank statements?
@@shalacarter6658 in the uk we only regonise particular organisations dogs and they are all in 'uniform' as having full access which while it means we dont have fakes its also not a great solution. Somewhere between the really open US system where there is no offical paperwork and the overly strict UK one might work? Maybe something submitting for a service dog test like your driving license but subsidised to avoid cost issues for those that need?
@@autist1689 The UK is so strict with Service Dogs that it actually denies a large group of people who would benefit from one, being allowed one. The UK is definitely not a good guideline to follow.
@@Lilee177 thats what i was meaning sorry if that wasnt clear. here in the UK we are to strict while the US is struggling to enforce their system. Somewhere between the 2 might be a solution for both countries to improve service dog policies
I felt the “if I’m in an aisle he’s in an aisle” at my core. My SD is a great flyer if we have a window or middle seat.
Watching Gallop eat his half of the banana was the cutest thing I saw all day. And you are an amazingly brave and strong woman, congrats!
Thank you, Molly for showing the reality of your struggle and your hard won victory. I'm so glad you have your Mom and Mesa and Gallup, but at the end of the day, you really deserve better accommodations for your blindness. Thank you for showing us what it really is like. You are very brave and I admire you showing your raw emotions as you tackle this difficulty on your own. You're making a difference!!
I’m watching this with my service dog! I am not blind but I have some physical and impairments and processing issues. I find flying very stressful but my service dog loves the airport. She loves that she gets to go through the scanners alone while I wait on the other side. She loves how fast the wheel chair goes.
I’ve learned to make sure that there is always someone along the way that knows I need help. I call ahead to let them know we need a non bulkhead window seat. I let them know when I check that I need extra help they bring me in a wheel chair. I let them know if Chloe needs a pee stop or if I do. I have asked them to bring me to Starbucks! My service dog was not trained for it but I can tell her to bring me to Starbucks and she will find the nearest one as long as she can smell it!
When I get to the gate I’ve learned to tell them that I do need extra time boarding and I most likely will not hear them announce boarding.
It has taken a lot of trial and error.
I really like this video. I’m still watching it. I think it’s natural to be anxious in this type of situation. I think as you travel on your own more you will learn more ways for you and gallop to find solutions together.
If this happens again you can call the airline help desk from inside. Chloe can find the bathroom for me and also can bring me to a person stop I can ask for help.
Even though our disabilities are not at all related but this video is super relatable. Thanks Molly!
I have anxiety, a dog sleeping on my feet would make me so happy fr. id love to sit next to you
Can you put a go pro on Gallup so we can see his perspective? And maybe you could wear one two? I want to see how people and workers act with you and him.
What a great idea!
Shala Carter thanks!
If you want to see how people act towards her and her dog wouldn't a hidden camera be the way to go?
Evelina Nygren Yeah but I want sure how you’re gonna hide a camera on a mobile person and dog so I just said go pro.
@@avacado965 She would have to partner with an engineer or something. Would be cool if it worked tho.
Your phone really is putting you on blast. “Large face”. That’s so untrue but made me giggle a little.
It probably says "large face" as opposed to "face" to give an idea of distance between the phone and the object/person 😅
@@doctorwholover1012 yeah, it means shes in focus!
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I try to use voiceover but the voice is so fast and annoying!
"as if a dog at their feet for an hr is worse than being blind for life" OH GURL YAS! PPL NEED TO LEARN MANNERS AND HOW TO SUCK IT UP SOMETIMES OOH BOI
I get her point and how she is treated is awful but sitting next to a dog can be horrible if you are afraid of them. I was for years and I could not have sat there for an hour. But good airlines should make a switch possible.
MissDatherinePierce I feel like if they just asked nicely because of a phobia staff could help and all, but someone yelling at her for having the dog is just wrong. I understand what you're saying though.
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Yes that’s on the airline. I always tell them when I book that I will be bringing my guide dog and do a follow up call 48 hours ahead. So they know there could be an issue and to inform the cabin crew who can make adjustments. I preboard and the attendant can easily take note of my seat and ASK the person if they mind and give them a choice so that I don’t have to argue with some stranger
@@thegraveyard1858 maybe they yelled because of the fight or flight response.
This needs to be a part of ALL airline employee orientations in a "meet the needs of the customer" section. I was traveling while in a walking cast and had a flight attendant in the Miami airport yelling at me to "Hurry up!" and then she proceeded to LITERALLY push me down the aisle to my seat. I was LIVID but I knew that if I had any type of altercation with her I would have had an entire flight of passengers mad at ME for delaying the flight.
Molly, please keep documenting your experiences with flying alone and hopefully it may lead to an improvement in the service. Disabled people live amongst society, it should be inclusive!
It's insane that you'd have to be in a wheelchair or wear dark glasses to get the help you're entitled to and even then they are so incompetent like it's ONE PERSON who they need to help that's not hard?
And I just keep thinking about the minor we had flying alone on our plane once. The only difference is sight and age but we can be decent to a child and not to someone who is disabled.
@@emilysue81 that's a really good point actually!
I hate that even though Molly is the one in need of assistance, SHE'S the one that is still overly considerate of everyone else 😭 like asking for a window seat to save the safety implications on others of Gallop being near/in the aisle. bless you girl you go through so much!! horrendous that something as frequently used as airports still don't have procedures in place to make sure people get where they need to go..