How We Met: The REAL Story (plus secret videos from the night we met) / Squirmy and Grubs

The true story of how Squirmy met Grubs.

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Shane Burcaw 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 Aylward graduated from Carleton College, where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. She films and edits the “Squirmy and Grubs” vlog, which has over 670,000 subscribers on YouTube. 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.

[abstractMotivation]

it's great how respectful of her boundaries he is, for example, when they're nearing a potentially private topic, he'll ask her if she wants to talk about it rather than just blabbing. just a really healthy dynamic

[angelas]

The way she got extra dorky and smiley whenever he started talking abt his point of view and how they met rlly just cheesing was so cute and adorable omg I love you guys

[aleveraj]

The way that Hannah looks at Shane just melts my heart. May God bless you both.
You guys are the purest definition of soulmates.

[broodingelm]

beautiful souls you two are. 🙂

My wife and I have been together for 15 years this year. Sadly she is disabled due to arthritis, pretty much confined to a wheelchair and requires assistance from a support worker when I'm at work. She's an inspiration to me though as she is able to still raise our children (both of which are also disabled) and allow them to continue to grow. At times I feel like I'm a bit useless as I'm not around as often as I wish I was (due to work mostly), but she assures me that I'm doing the best I can. I look at things quite differently than most people, our marriage is not conventional, our family is not normal, but honestly, I've seen normal and normal is boring. A true partnership with my wife and also my kids is what I truly value. 🙂

[pattijohnson]

When you know you know. My hubby asked me to marry him, in a mall parking lot as we got into the car on opposite sides, after 4 months. I said: OK! So we're getting married? And, he said yes. We've been married 33 years. May you always feel the same as you do, now.

[CarlasCorner]

If 2 souls are destined to be together, they will find a way...

[JadesOfGrey]

I love these two. I’m sad that 40 years of Hollywood and the media makes a couple like this seem unlikely at first glance

[amandamacintosh]

These 2 Wonderful people Love each other.
I mean they Literally, Honestly & Truly Love Each Other.
You cant help but notice it when they banter with each other, listen to each other talk, make you tube videos etc.
Oh an must I point out the way Hannah looks at Shane while he's talking, its just soooo Sweet.
You can't help but see the Enjoyment an Pleasure she gets while he talks.
There is a Beautiful Glow about Hannah & Shane the whole time they are sitting by each other.
I believe Shane & Hannah are the True definition of TRUE LOVE!
You guys are an Inspiration to Everyone, Everywhere!

[truthhurts]

Who would ever think Dwight from the office would have even a small part in two people meeting and falling in love 😂❤

[camillegodwin]

I can't believe that Rainn Wilson is pretty much responsible for you meeting! 😄 Such a cute story, thanks so much for sharing. Brightened my day!

[snookiefarris]

There have NEVER in ALL of HISTORY ever been two souls that were supposed to meet and live happily ever after more than you two!

[OrionM]

I have discovered you two on YouTube, and have only seen a few of your videos that appeared in my feed. You two are a refreshingly beautiful young couple...inside and out. In my 66 years of life, I cannot recall having ever met a couple that I am so absolutely impressed with. It is a personal blessing to me, to have met you two here, ignoring the obvious one-sidedness of meeting you. You are charming and inspiring. My hat's-off to you both, and you both will hereafter be in my nightly prayers.

God bless you both, and thank you both for the happiness you both unwittingly brought to me.
~Jack

[jsouthbank]

I went out with my husband for 11days when we got married ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 37 years later with three kids I lost him to Cancer that was 4 years ago his a e is Danny he was my best friend I miss him so much xxx your love story is amazing I wish you both love prayers and Gods blessings xxx I live in the U.K. xx

[calquitzau]

The beginning intro with you guys introducing each other as husband and wife makes me so happy! You guys are awesome!

[user]

This is so cute! This really proves that someone’s personality and their heart can really shine beyond the physical!

[so]

Its amazing how she falls in love with him so quickly...she didnt even think of his disability! Trully amazing and congratulations for your wedding ... I hope you will stay in love forever! Greetings from Greece!

[YourMCAdmin]

You two are flipping adorable! I couldn't stop smiling the whole video. <3

[jspoof]

The 1 second facetime chat is the cutest thing ever.

[elainedemont]

Rise above the low comments there are more people in this world you have opened up yourselves to the World that LOVE & RESPECT the courage you both have to educate the world on a topic NO ONE wants to talk about or deal with. You both inspire me each day! I have a disabled daughter & grandson and to see you both gives hope for my grandson’s future. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us ♥️

[venessalizabeth]

They’re literally glowing throughout this whole video, it’s precious how excited they are to share their sweet story! People who doubt their connection are sad human beings 🙂🙃 I’ve watched legitimately all their videos and they make me lmfao.

Also, Hannah is my spirit animal 😂 I’m 35 and won’t talk to anyone but my mom and sister on the phone, let alone Face Time.