How do you express affection with each other? / 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 800,000 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.

[stephaniegunn]

Shane's EYEBROWS. They're basically swoon engines.

[fernandochavez]

Affection can be shown in so many ways. I always make and serve my wife her coffee on Saturday mornings. Every once in a while she makes a cup for me. When she buys me a new shirt before we go on a trip. The fact that after 27 years, I still ca wait to get home from work, to see her at the end of day. Thanks.

[kalambre]

“We sleep naked together…(spit out my drink and laughing!)”

[AnimalLvr]

Affection has so many forms! I'm so glad you two are so open about how you show it! I'm disabled, and my husband has now passed. The one thing I missed the most after he passed was when he would come into the bedroom when I'd wake up in the morning (he was an early riser, and I wasn't), and he'd say, "Good Morning, My Love, what would you like for breakfast?" 🥰 I'd fall in love with him all over again every morning! 🥰🥰

[ziziwarren]

You don't need to explain. That's nobody's business! As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ❤

[leclambecauseican]

"and option two"
"Kiss"
Had me rolling 🤣

[julietrok]

Your relationship just proves what true love is! It is not always about being physical but the true emotional connection! Best of luck on your IVF journey! You will both be amazing parents!

[alicechinnow]

I not only adore you both but I Applaud you for showing how when you are truly in love there are so many ways to show that Love. Blessed Be to you..

[veronicafior]

I love that Shane has a sense of humor & doesn’t take you both so seriously …

[gigib.]

Actually it’s NO ONES business…You two are beautiful for answering any of these questions! 😊

[hannahslife]

"Oh we're jumping right in" 💀🤣

[mrs.dontmindme]

"Oh, that's creepy" 😆 🤣 😂

[arlinddedushaj]

Even tho he was given a difficult set of cards……HE STILL GOT GAME 😉 😎

[BrianKanner]

You two are so adorable! I love how affectionate you are towards each other through just conversation.

[annmarie]

To all the people who write nasty comments are you that insecure with your own relationships that seeing a couple truly happy and in love shames you to take a closer look at your own lives let them be happy!!

[sUper_deftner]

The "Oh... that's creepy." GOT ME LOL

[stevekirschman]

♥️ myself being disabled, we all lean to appreciate the intimacy’s of life, always lovely responses ♥️

[BJ_]

I believe too many people confuse lust versus love. Emotional love is far more rewarding than just the physical act. You can do that by yourself if that is all you care about. Emotional love you feel all good through your body just by looking at them.

[robertmalloy]

You go girl. What a wonderful couple. The world needs more people who see the beauty in each other.

[sherridavis]

You guys are so awesome as a mother of a daughter with a mental disability I pray some day she will find someone to love her and can a relationship like you to have!!! God bless you both!!!