We Need To Talk About Shane's Legs / Squirmy and Grubs
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Shane Burcaw (he/him) is the author of several award-winning books about disability. He is the President of a nonprofit organization called Laughing At My Nightmare, and a renowned public speaker who has performed across the country at places such as Harvard University, The University of Florida, The University of Connecticut, Princeton University, and many more.
Hannah Burcaw (she/her) graduated from Carleton College, where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. She films and edits the “Squirmy and Grubs” vlog, which has over 730,000 subscribers on TH-cam. Hannah has spoken at prestigious universities and Fortune 500 companies alike about the realities of ableism. On her popular Instagram account, she advocates for acceptance of all people and works to improve the way society thinks about disability.
Shane and Hannah have been together for over four years. They got married in September of 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic in their backyard, with their officiant conducting the ceremony via Zoom. Their interabled relationship often confuses people, because much of society still cannot fathom people with disabilities being involved in loving, intimate relationships. Anyone who watches these episodes will quickly see their relationship is just as “normal” as any other. Sure, Hannah helps Shane use the bathroom and brush his teeth, but those activities do not detract from the emotional, intellectual, and physical connection they experience together.
The way Hannah helps Shane to communicate comes so naturally to her 🥺 The way she always knows the right time to lift his head back up and the hand gestures she uses to demonstrate what had happened to his leg. Now that’s what I call a TEAM! ❤️
I love how Hannah helps Shane move his head forward every time he moves his head back without thinking. If that’s not true love, I don’t know what is. 😍😭
Indeed And I kinda appreciate him talking about bed pans. Helps me understand about myself !
I love them together. I’m very loving like her, can’t wait to find my Shane❤️🫶🏾
Agree!
Idk 😂 this whole thing
I just love you both. When I feel anxious, overwhelmed, or just need a time out...I virtually visit your channel, and I feel like I can breathe again. I love both of your laughter, and the way you see the world. Just wanted you to know that you truly do help others, and bring so much light into this crazy world.❤️
Agree. They both roll with the punches and help me realize that I can too! Love them.
Love u both👩❤️💋👨💖💋
Agreed
Yes I feel the same way.
Man. Shane is the best storyteller. This was a traumatic story but I was laughing the entire time! Man, Shane really has the best personality!
Shane is looking tan. This vaccation looks good on you guys so happy for you both
He's even got a sunglasses tan around his eyes... Cute as Ever!! 💙
@@tinaboyles9621 😩😩😩
@@kk-rc5er what does your emojis mean??
@@tinaboyles9621 😫😫😫😫
@@kk-rc5er shush up lol
Honestly, you two are a breath of fresh air every time I watch you. You bring light and love into our world with your humour, your honesty and your positive take on each and every moment. Fly Ichoriz! Fly!
Liz is always a welcome addition. Its sweet how close Hannah is to her mom.
you guys so connected (relationship goals) - he leans his head back her hand there in an instant to prop him back up again - love you guys xx
So many times I see a person and wonder about the 'back story.' How they came to be in their particular situation. Thanks for sharing, Shane. I imagine the poor teacher still sees you flying towards the sun.
Shane didn't need his straps, just like when Shane didn't need help going down the icy ramp.
Hannah's right, he hasn't changed a bit.
I would love to see a slide show with pictures of you guys growing up!
Yes!!!!!
There's a lot of good pics in his books too just FYI.
@Evan Reborn Huh. Interesting conspiracy theory. Sorry to burst your bubble but disabled people can have normal relationships and be loved just like anyone else. It’s not that hard to love someone in a wheelchair. They are still human.
@ANTI BLM & LGBTQ, ANTI DRUG SELLING,ANTI IGNORANCE You are the ignorant one. Just listen to you. She doesn't date him, she is married to him.
"I'm a big deal" -Shane, 11th grade, trying to impress a girl!! Love it!! You guys are awesome!! And from someone who has been married for almost 29 years...you two arguing over who was gonna say the "housekeeping" line is soooooo familiar, a married couple for sure!!
Failing and Flying, by Jack Gilbert. "Everyone forgets that Icarus also flew..." ending in "I believe Icarus was not failing as he fell,
but just coming to the end of his triumph."
♥
I was named after a Lieselotte. Your name made me sooo happy.
His flight was when he actually flew out of the wheelchair for that brief second or two! 🦅 Love you two and Shane's sense of humour. What a guy!! 👏😂
as toy story woody said, "that's not flying, that's falling with style".
That was Buzz* 😄
@@laobejanegra926 woody said that to buzz when buzz was claiming he could fly. Buzz repeated it at the end of the movie when the rocket was strapped to his back and he flew into the car while holding woody. So you both are right.
@@laobejanegra926 that was woody. Lol.
Oh i had only pictured when they separated from the rocket & Buzz had said it, but yeah i just remembered the beginning, Woody says it.
@@laobejanegra926 woody said that about buzz.
“I’m going to do it, I’m flying.” I love 💗 that! Love u both, thank you for making me smile 😊 and laugh! 💗👏🤗
Love that you are posting more often bc it so helps with this ugly pandemic!
I love you guys so much!!! Don't know how I got so lucky as to be suggested your vid from TH-cam, but now I get to know your beautiful love story and it has brought my heart so much joy. Wishing you both ALL the most beautiful blessings for your continued journey together!
Love the poem tie-in and Hannah’s face. She looked like she was slightly concerned on where this would be going....followed by laughter of course because Shane is one funny guy!
I broke my leg in half playing soccer too! I was in Bethlehem (the West Bank) as a missionary and decided to play soccer for the first time in my life. I twisted my tibia & fibula in half. Thankfully a kind stranger held my leg together for nearly 2 hours on the ground while we waited for the ambulance to arrive. It took 6 hours to get across the border into Israel for medical treatment. The Israeli soldiers thought I might have a bomb in my leg so I was treated like the enemy. I spent 7 days in a hospital in Jerusalem and was awake for the surgery (a metal rod from the knee to the ankle.) I love your post! I’m glad you’re able to find humor in such a horrific experience. You both are a breath of fresh air!
Hannah’s face wondering where the hell Shane is going with this story. Hilarious 😂
Yep totally my thoughts too! Shane is such a amazing storyteller was hanging on ever word
So true, poor Hannah! 😆 🤣
She seems mortified as he’s speaking. I think she knows him so well that she knows anything can come out of his mouth and it worries her. He face is priceless!
Shanes mustache looks great
Shane: "I flew."
Omg, Shane. That was the most nerve-wracking story. Hannah's reactions crack me up. You guys are so precious.
I was preparing tea last night and my wife must have wondered what on earth I was singing. Lol I just really like your intro song. Hello hello and welcome to the show... Hahahaha 🤣 I just love it for some reason...
Im with you on that. Im always singing it
OMG you guys, I'm in tears. Not tears of sorrow or pity, but of full blown laughter. How that story wrapped up was priceless. I so love both of your intelligent sense of humor.
Lol i looove that chloe was included in the intro but i still secretly say 'NOPE' at the end. Also, shanes sultry pose in the post is everything 😂
It's not a secret anymore once you post it on the internet. 😏😁🤣
Chloe is saying nope lol
Lol same!
Shane’s description of flying out of his chair made me laugh so hard!! His storytelling is amazing! I’m so sorry for your pain.😞 ps, that’s why you call an ambulance, so they can stabilize an injury prior to moving you, thus preventing further injury.
AND they can get the pain meds started! 👍👍👍
Shane is great at making a horrible experience sound hilarious 🤣! My daughter does that too, I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
I always sing the intro in my head and today I sang “ it’s time, to talk, about Shane’s legs” 😛
🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀
Lol I read this before the intro, so I did too. :)
Yup!
🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
I’ll do it too !
“Don’t move”
“I can’t move haha”.. I guffawed out loud so thanks for that lol
Hannah’s look during the poem was priceless!! Like “what is he going to say”?lol
I was just about to comment that! LOL
I broke my femur last year after being knocked over by my horse when he spooked. The pain was excruciating. When the ambulance came and the paramedics lifted me I thought the bone was going through my thigh. I know exactly what you went through. You have my sympathy. Elaine (I write under my husbands name) u months later I am still in pain, but walking. I learned the frustration of being wheelchair bound.
You’re a badass, Elaine.
“Don’t move”
“I can’t”...as you lay limp...bleeding from the head. 😂😂😂😂
“People forget that Icarus also flew... I flew”
The Legend
It's a Bird, No it's a plane, No Its SHANE!!! 😂😂😂
@MishMash lol
I really enjoy your guys videos when you tell stories! Always makes me laugh , and it’s nice to see how much you guys care for each other.
Teacher saying "Don't move!" Shane: "I can't". LOL!!!
I love his quick wit. Seriously. I hate seeing people get hurt but meeting 11th grade Shane would have been awesome.
First off-Chef Liz Rocks! Your stories are always entertaining. It's cool that you vlog and are book writers so that all these experiences and memories are documented for your family and friends. Love your channel.
Every morning when I walk into the office I find myself singing...hello, hello... welcome to the show! It's driving me bonkers!
So its not just me that does this !🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love this
I do too!! My 3 teenage boys are like,, "What are you singing and WHY Mah.. Shush Up!!" LoL.🤣
So I showed them, and they started singing it more than I. They fell in love with these two amazing people, as I did.
One of my teenage boys is Special Needs, as we call it (maybe I'm wrong) But, he is our special angel. I'm thankful for all of my kiddos and thankful for the loving brothers they are to him as well. I am truly Blessed. I'm so happy I found this channel as well; It gives me hope in my son finding someone as special as Hannah. I adore them Both!❣
Sorry for my long comment. I'm a talker! LoL. Y'all good humans take care, and stay awesome! Xxx 🥰🤘🏼
With Shane’s imagination in his stories I think you should write a children’s book
Yes! Great idea! ❤️
Love this!
thats actually an amazing idea! lets hope they see this post!
I agree!! Could be a window of opportunity to try n educate kids about disability too :)
“What is wrong with you?!”
Shane: “Idk, anyway...”😂
I also did not think to like the video until Shane said “people forget that icarus also flew :)” 😂😂😂😂
It was so perfect the way Shane executed the finish on that one.. truly perfect!
Cocky came out coffee on subtitles!🤣👍 Shane I know that pain! I broke my left femur and I begged to be put to sleep😢😬 It’s surprising that they let it heal the way they did. You’d think they could’ve mended the bones with either smaller pins or special tape or something? Idk. You’re you and that’s just fine but medical stuff intrigues me...
SAME. As soon as he said that poem line and that I went STRAIGHT for like.
icarus did fly ... for a minute
@@madc.8153 I thought Icarus was the one "who flew too close to the sun", a mythical creature, in so doing burned himself up.
I’m so happy that Shane had so many adaptive opportunities throughout his child hood! I’m studying to be an elementary school teacher and I’m learning so much of how important it is to have accessibility in the classroom and overall
Hannah’s facial expressions throughout Shane’s story have me dying 😂
I’m voting for a “Nope!” Hoodie as a prize.
I laughed so much when the teacher said don't move and Shane was like I can't haha. You guys crack me up 🤣🤣
I can why you and Hannah love each other. She’s beautiful on the outside but more beautiful inside. You found a true soul mate in Hannah. Love your funny videos.
I love the intro song. I am a stressed registered nurse. I find myself humming and singing it at work to destress. 💗 y'all are wonderful
Also a good teacher song just before class begins 😍.
I love you both and the relationship you have is anazing! The love and closeness you have is definitely something all couple's should strive for ❤
I love how Shane makes Hannah laugh. It's like she has her own comedian
The way Hannah continues to look at Shane, just watching him is true love. Idc what haters say she loves the man. As he deserves
Yeah it’s beautiful and not weird at all
What they have is magic ✨
I will always so "nope" at the end of your intro
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"I flew." Love Shane! I love how Hannah does not let him get away with anything. LOL.
What an impressive showman an a captivating story teller, and what a poetic and inspiring conclusion !
You're definitively the kind of people who always sees the glass half full and who conquers the world instead of undergoing it.
I miss the "Nope" at the end of the intro, but I adore Chloe and it sounds like she says, "Boop" and I love that too.
I just watched a bunch of ur videos and they way Hannah looks and Shane and Shane looks and Hannah is absolute LOVE and adoration. As someone who has been married for 15yrs (since I was 21yo)you can see that "love" in others...wishing u 2 many more years of happiness.
I cringed through the part of the story where the gym teacher lifted Shane! My stomach did a few flip flops just picturing the pain. Thank God for morphine once you got to hospital. You sure have been through a lot in your few years on this planet. Icarus may have learned to fly but so did you. lol Love you all tons.
I can't imagine how much trouble that gym teacher would be in now. He really should have called 911 and get help.
I just found your videos today. It happened by accident but I'm glad it happened. I've binge watched about 20 videos today. I really appreciated experience of seeing things in a different perspective. It's important for society to hear details about disabilities of all sorts. It's not common for the disabled to share the intimate parts of their lives. It's not necessary for people to know the details but it was very educational to hear how ever works. Someday in the future if I ever have to care for someone in the same or different situation I can definitely go back in my mind and remember what you two have said. Thank you to both of you for being the incredible couple you are. I'll look forward to watching more of your videos.
Okay now im convinced me and shane are the same person. My right femur is shorter (which happened in 11th grade), i ran over a ball with my chair and fell out which scratched up my whole face, once had two full leg casts and couldnt get out of bed, which then tutors came over and made me do work. I wish i wasa kidding, but this is crazyyyy lmaooo
That’s really crazy .. so you must meet up to swap stories
@@elainechaput2531 I KNOW
Congratulations to the two of you! I have followed you for over a year and a half, and I honestly believe you are part of the reason I have not gone bonkers during the past nine months! Every night I look for another of your videos. Love you guys so much. You are meant to be together!
"No they made me do my schoolwork at home"😡😡😡
The rage in Shane's voice 😂
I just purchased your book and im so excited to read it! The "Strangers assume my girlfriend is my nurse" one! As a member of the disability community it just fills me with joy having disability content around me.
We love HelloFresh! So much fun and so easy! And congrats on 800K! So excited for you guys!
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Hi Miller fam 😊 I always watch your blog also..
There so close!!
Too much plastic packaging tho. :)
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Your love for each other is perfect. It’s authentic but the way she looks at you, you’re most definitely loved ❤
"I flew" with an eyebrow wiggle!!!! Shane you are a treasure.
Both of these two are indeed precious - Shane + Hannah =♥️
You guys should totally start a podcast!!! I would listen to all the episodes
You two are so wonderful together. Your love is sooo obvious, it is beautiful.
Seeing all these videos from your sunny vacay helps me live vicariously through you.😂 loving them.☺️
Hannah your look to the camera at 20:18 is SENDING ME. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lord have mercy! You two really are such a joy!
LOL, that's your story and you are sticking to it.
Thank you for sharing.
May you you both continue to be blessed.
With love,
Sincerely,
Cynthia
You two make me laugh out loud! Love how much you love one another and bring such precious joy to one another, allowing us in. Thank you!!!
I’m growing to truly love Shane. What a joyful man in spite of his disability and pain. God bless you both.
Daedelus, father of Icarus, made the wings. Icarus was too arrogant and ignored his father’s warning and died. So, good analogy
I love greek myths, is it that he flyed too high? If i remember
So wierd your talking about broken bones and surgeries today. I broke my foot 3 weeks ago and had surgery today and had some plates and screws put in. Been binge watching you guys from the beginning. Thank you for sharing all you do. I would love to find a love as pure as yours. Keep being YOU! We love you!!!!
❤XoXoX❤
Shane looks great! Healthy. Good hair day. Tanned! Florida looks good on you both!
I always find myself smiling not even realizing. I just adore you guys banter
The thumbnail of shane modeling like he's going to be the one being drawn in Titanic is *chef's kiss*
Thank you guys for being my friends in quarantine! Sounds silly but it’s true haha. I appreciate the regular casual videos so much!
I knew hannah's mom was going to be the 'famous chef'! That is so perfect, hahahaha.
So did I
i am LOVING the comeback to more casual, talky, goofy videos. you two are great and this video was a lovely, hilarious, slightly terrifying morning wakeup for me.
PS: shane, your hair is on point today. 10/10.
Shane, waking up right after a near-death experience: "oh boy... oh wow..." LOL
That was a great story. Of course I winced and shuddered at the horror of the fracture and how that must have felt - but the bow 🎀 at the end(sorry it’s pink) literally brought a tear to my eye.
“I flew.” 💙
Y’all two are a bright spot in my day. Thanks for sharing your lives with the masses!
Hanna’s care of Shane seems so automatic as if you don’t have to think about it because it comes so naturally, as if he is just an extension of you/part of your body.
And that is why she will make a fantastic mom one day. Shane will also make a fantastic dad. That baby will be one very lucky kid. I know this is an old video. I dont know how I missed this this episode therefore I am only watching it now. I try to never miss an episode. I love your show.
Shane, the poem you mentioned by Jack Gilbert, "Failing and Flying," I have had on a virtual "sticky" note on my laptop for almost 4 years. I first found it when I was going through a breakup, but now it brings me so much comfort. I was so excited when I heard you mention it!
“I was also in 1st grade.” That cracked me up, Hannah! 😊
Can't wait for you to hit your 800k mark! You both are great people, make me smile or laugh a lot, and I love how much educational info you put out there, even the personal stuff with humor and class at the same time.
"I'm a showman!" 😄
I happened on this channel a few weeks ago. It is really interesting and fun. Shane has the most joyous sense of humor. He would be a pleasure to be around. Hannah you are one lucky lady.
Shane looks great with a little facial hair and some sun! You always look great Hannah!
Shane! Your eyebrow flex at 11:07 killed me!! I absolutely died laughing!
Shane looks really tan and dapper!!! ❤️ His hair looks really good like that! I dunno why it looks different to me in this video but I like it lol!
He looks mighty fine!
13:39 - "I can't move, haha"
I totally love listening to the two of you tell these stories 💖💖. I adore you both❣️❣️. You both bring joy to my heart 💜 Shicarus💜💜
I just knew his favorite poem was going to be Casey at the bat... but no.. just love ya’ll! Make my mornings before I go to sleep! ( I am a night shift ED nurse). Much luck and congratulations on 800k!!
I was Goalie in my wheelchair I got hit in the head a lot lol. Also, I get chills hearing about falling out of wheelchairs.
You are both delightful. Add humor and sincerity to our day and make us want to just hang out and have fun.
Hannah’s face at 16:58 had me dyinggggg of laughterrr😂
I appreciate your description of the pain. I fell myself and blew out my ankle. I cannot describe it to others to this day. Speed bumps...yep! I didn't want anyone touching me. I sang yellow submarine until I was sent to the next hospital. Thank you for sharing your story.
Dear Hanna and Shane,
I love the way the two of you tell stories and I really love it when Shane tries to not laugh but does anyways. His prospective is so great. I love how we do forget that Icarus did fly. All jokes aside Shane, I’m glad you survived.
Btw I wrote y’all a very personal message on a video you posted a while back and I hope that you received it. It is about my struggles with my disabilities and my girlfriend.
I’m eternally grateful for sharing your successes and struggles to teach other ppl that you may be disabled but you have the right to be treated just like anyone else who is not disabled.
I use you Shane as a reference for my girlfriend every time you release a video or cover an issue that may help my girlfriend understand. If you have a chance please go back and read the message I sent you bc I really need you to understand what I have been through and how what you do by sharing your lives with us helps others.
I would love to one day meet you two once this pandemic is over and you are safe to meet and travel and do shows. Will you be coming to Virginia in the future? Please say yes.
Love always,
Jen
“I flew” omg 😂😂😂 Shane I love you’re humor and Hannah’s reaction