Interviewing Hannah’s Mom About Our Relationship / 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 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.

[zachsw]

This is a Liz channel now. Who are these two people she’s interviewing

[jobe]

If everyone had a mom like Liz, the world would be a different place!

[shellyslioneyes]

I am disabled, with heart & lung, kidney, and cancer. I AVOID relationships due to stigma. I love you two because it gives me hope. Thank you both for channel, faith, hope & courage.

[jskyweaver]

The “bestie” relationship between Shane and Liz is just what I would hope for every mother/son in law! This family is simply the best!!!

[Deibu-san]

As a disabled man myself from England, I love watching your channel, although I am fairly new to it. Shane's dry sense of humour has me in stitches. I think what you have is so beautiful and inspiring. If only I could meet someone like Hannah myself. Elizabeth your daughter is a real credit to you.

[kyliejewell]

Is this what having a supportive mother is like? So happy for all of them.

[sierracatherine]

Liz: “all I could see was his head...”
Shane: “well that’s most of me.”
😂😂 love you guys ❤️

[hfortenberry]

Hannah’s mom is so pretty!! And clearly a beautiful person on the inside as well.

[ivyanderson]

Liz is a gentle soul and she's obviously got her stuff together. We all need "Liz" in our lives!

[rndmparker]

Must be a great experience around the dinner table when this family is all gathered.

[debrathain]

No wonder Hannah has such a beautiful heart. She didn’t fall far from the tree. Her mother is such a beautiful soul! I love this little couple. It’s like Hannah was born to be with Shane. And Shane with Hannah! You gotta love it!!! ❤😇

[johanneholmes]

It's good to see that there are people in this world who are just genuinely kind and loving people. Liz gets a lot of credit. To raise a child that looks at a person for who they are, regardless of a disability. Being a mother if a 20 year old son who has a walking disability. It gives me hope that someday he will find a young women like Hannah who will love him and look past the disability. Thanks for the great example you guys are that Love has no boundaries

[mamadeacon]

A mother’s love is the best. You can see the love for Hannah and Shane written all over her face. And she is so happy with their relationship. Now I know where Hannah gets her great personality from. And mama bear is going to protect them from mean trolls till the end. I loved seeing Liz in this clip.

[francessinobio]

Now you have to interview Shane’s parents as well.

[queenofstitcheswarrior]

Liz is such an amazing mom. You can tell how much she cares for her daughter without suffocating her. Their bond is 🤞🏼. She raised Hannah in to the strong and kind hearted woman she is.
And the way she connects with Shane in such a loving way, welcoming him and taking him in to their warm family.
That level of mutual acceptance is the best feeling ever!
One happy family, i love that☺️❣️

[Muddleyt]

Very sweet! Now we know where Hannah gets her gentle and serene character! You guys are an inspiration the world needs!

[turtley]

I often wondered what Shane's parents reaction was to him saying he was moving across the country to be with Hannah.

[Bsargentnoble]

It is quite apparent that Liz is a genuine, authentic person. It appears to be a family trait! I believe this is one of the many reasons she’s such a popular favorite among your viewers. People long for “real” people in their lives. She, and her family certainly fit that profile. Thanks fir having her on.

[lisagarcia]

It made me emotional to see Liz talk about accessibility. It really highlights how we really don’t understand what someone goes through until we put ourselves in that person shoes. So happy to see Liz be a advocate for accessibility. That is what is needed to make change. Folks in the privileged group of things need to be the ones speaking up!

[holasco]

Liz is the perfect mom and a great mother-in-law. Truly wonderful people.