The whole discussion about Shane's autonomy was so affirming and helpful. I was dating a man with SMA and sadly he passed a few years ago, before we'd been able to spend a lot of time together. I remember hearing often from him how frustrated he was by the fact that his caregivers would second-guess, judge, or just plain ignore the decisions he'd made for himself that required their involvement, similar to the "drinking a lot of beers" example. I didn't know then, and hadn't known until now, what my role should have been had our relationship continued, and now I do: exactly what Hannah does. Meet the expressed need/desire, regardless of my opinion about the decision. Thank you so much, both of you, for all that you do, all that you say, and all that you model for the world. I hope people will learn to get off your backs and understand and appreciate the fact that Shane is a whole adult with full autonomy and self-determination.
People listen, but they don’t hear. They view, but they don’t see. Often times, people can’t get beyond what they ‘think’ about how we should live our lives. For me, I found you two refreshingly honest and humorous.
Hello…. I recently discovered your channel, and your lives. As a disabled wheelchair user I love your “points of view”! Like Shane, Ive been disabled my whole life….. As said by the late Neil Marcus, “Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity. Its a ingenious way to live.” Ive never sent a post to anything before…. I felt compelled to “post” something because you both as a “couple” are so REAL! Thanks for all you do…
How hysterically funny! The toilet story/pic is a riot....real life people! If you don't like it, don't watch it! Shane is obviously very much his own person who calls his own shots. He and Hannah have a healthy, loving, mutually respectful relationship that is, in my opinion, refreshing to share!
One of my favourite things about y'all's relationship has always been how you ALWAYS say "Shane did X" or "Shane did Y" instead of "Hannah did X for Shane" or "Hannah helped Shane do Y." It really opened my eyes to the kind of micro-ableisms people have said to me or about me my whole life, not JUST when I'm in my wheelchair or using my walker and ask someone to do something for me. Your language is all about autonomy, while the language I always hear is about praising the person helping out for deigning to assist a disabled person who can't do anything for themself. THANK YOU for introducing me to the fact such language is possible and how hurtful the alternative can really be.
When I first went off to college, I had someone record my dad transferring me in a very specific way that I prefer. I have that on my phone forever now. I highly recommend y'all record Hannah putting Shane's arms up and just have that ready for whenever it is needed.
I love how you brought up the topic of autonomy as an adult disabled person. That your relationship is such that Hannah might comment about her thoughts for your best interest but will still help you in following your wishes regardless of her opinions. That is so important for others to understand how to properly be a caretaker for someone. Thank you for explaining to us! Loved this episode, as usual.
I laughed so hard when I saw the photo of Shane on the toilet. Anyone that watches your channel knows that is definitely something Shane would text and be willing to post 😂😂
I don't know why people follow you if they don't get your humor! I for one think you guys are hilarious and deal with life with the humor you possess in a carefree way. I think you are endearing.
Just a thought: I wonder if the stress of Hannah being gone was the reason your arms wouldn’t stay up. You both have talked about how you haven’t been apart for years and, even though you were both happy to have time with your best friends, it added stress to Shane’s life simply because it was a change. Stress affects the body much more than many people realize. Anyway, it’s just a thought.
Great junkyard mayhem!!!!! I love watching and listening to you two. Why people have to be so negative about you two is beyond me. It’s so great to see how much you two love and respect each other. That’s all I see. Keep up the great content!! Merry Christmas to you and your families!
It goes to show you... love conquers all! I agreed with Hannah, Shane isn't getting weaker, she just know him better than anyone else! That's what love is all about. Knowing your partner so well!
My favorite part of this podcast was as how as Hannah's husband, Shane was quick to point out that she did good and made it through the difficulty of the car situation. I love watching you two together!
So real so vulnerable so hilarious so straight talking. I love when shane is actually confessing he he forgot how to eat with hanbah like gone! I love how she support his choices enables him to do what he likes. ... Shane and Hannah's podcast may not be your cuppa, but there's no denying that they are equal partners and that Shane has plenty of autonomy. ❤
All equally able bodies couples should strive to be as loving as you two. People are judgemental and ignorant. Be grateful you have overwhelmingly more positive viewers than negative.
I'm not sure if they're rubbing hands together vigorously for friction to warm their hands up because the ointment is heat activated if so she could just use a blow-dryer
Hey guys! We are also interabled, my husband is a quadriplegic who has trouble speaking. We got our first troll comment a couple of weeks ago, and we were so excited to have a nasty comment like Squirmy and Grubs, lol! We figure we’ve made the big time, lol! The comment was from a so-called Christian who said basically that we should have pulled the plug on Dan, that she would rather be with God than live in his condition. Thanks for taking a little of the sting out of that for us! Dan and Sharon, How We Roll.
Wow! The internet sure has allowed people to forget any and all manners, jeez. Why would that Christian lady say something so asinine? Also, it only shows that she wouldn't be strong enough to take on lifes challenges and also, it kind of seems like SHE'S playing God by pulling plugs on someone's life, wow. Even her own. Pretty sure that's a sin but ok.
Watching your videos is mind opening to me. 2 people in love and caring for each other. You guys are emptying the can of worms that caregivers filled. Awesome work.
This is probably the best conversation about caregiving/relationships and disabled adults and their autonomy I have heard! Thank you for sharing this. More people need to know how capable we are as freaking adults who have our own thoughts, opinions, ideas, wants, needs, etc etc etc. THIS is real life. Thank you for sharing it.
I'm an RN and we used to give our patients soft cotton wash clothes rolled up to wrap their fingers around and hold. This would also absorb sweaty palms too.
This is nothing compared to your experience but it was a light bulb moment for me. I have breast cancer (3rd time) and one day my husband, mom, daughter and I went to a thing called affair of the heart. It’s a huge thing where tons of vendors, mostly stuff women like, set up and it takes hours to see it all. Keep in mind, I am the one wanting to go.. I am the shopper in the group. But I worried about tiring quickly. So we bought a transport wheelchair to push me around in. But quickly I saw I was ignored by vendors.. one of my group would have to get their attention to allow me to purchase something. I was literally ignored like I had no value or was incapable of shopping. Like I said, nothing compared to your multiple experience with ignorant people, but it opened my eyes to how disabled people are disregarded, pitied even. People are ignorant. And I’m sorry for how you are treated…
I am an RN and notice over and over again that SO MANY people ignore anyone in a wheelchair. It makes me furious. My first cousin (who died a few yrs ago) had muscular dystrophy. We would go out to eat and servers would ask whoever was.with him what he wanted to eat. "Ask him, he is a real person, thank you," became our reply. I am so I happy for your podcasts, Shane and Hannah!!!
Shane and Hannah have the most balanced and caring relationship. Their relationship depicts soulmates. I know this because my soulmate and I were married until he passed away from cancer. So I can recognize soulmates when I see them. Apparently, that is a blessing that most of you guys out there don’t have. I also am disabled and I understand a great deal about people because I have lived much longer than my husband. Shane and Hannah are a hilarious couple! And you’re such open and honest people I find it a privilege to watch them, and especially enjoy Mayham junkyard !! For those of you out there who are also disabled, it boggles my mind that you cannot think more clearly, then to send hurtful remarks! No one has made you to be given the right to judge. If you don’t like what you see then don’t look. Perhaps you will have moments that bring you to maturing to a better spirit from the inside you hopefully gain in this world. Shane is the most vibrant and fun filled person on social media. And I for one, know he is the man of the family and how much Hannah and Myers and respects him. I hope you continue to try to grow up in progress and realize your opinion can be kept yourself. If you don’t like comedy, this is certainly not for you. I love the comedy and the laughter it helps lift my spirits, especially because of the honesty, and brilliant comedy of my favorite couple😊.
Thank you! Since developing disabilities I can tell you the treatment I receive from EVERYONE is abysmal. Doctors talk to me like I'm a kid, at 53! My family has started excusing my bad behavior (we ALL act in bad ways from time to time) like I'm made of glass and taking me to task will break me, so when I realize I'm in the wrong it never gets acknowledged because for some reason they think my disabilities excuse bad behavior. People in public either look at me with pity or ire. It is MADDENING.
I really appreciate the comments you have re caregiving and allowing those we care for autonomy over their own lives. My husband was in a wheelchair and needed help for many things. Trust me, there were many times that I wasn't happy over his choices, but you can be sure I helped him do what he wanted if necessary. I hope other caregivers do too.
People need to calm the heck down 😂 if you've ever seen a video of Shane it's bloody obvious from the look of mischievous glee on his face in that photo that he thought it was funny as hell 🤣
Exactly. And even just watching and listening to their interactions, one can see/hear that Shane has a mind of his own and the ability to make decisions for himself and does on a regular basis.
I mean it's just SUCH a guy thing. Like of course that's the pic his brother is going to take and he's going to send to Hannah 🤦🏻♀️ My completely abled husband would do the same thing. If anything the post screamed normal guys doing guy things. Not sad disabled guy 😂😂😂
Shane, I so relate to your comments about some people's perceptions about a person who is in a wheelchair. I'm disabled with rheumatoid arthritus and use an electric chair. My husband is my caregiver. I've had people standing behind me talking to my husband about me as if I've no ears, mouth or brain to connect them. In speaking with other disabled people I've found this to be a way too common experience. Thanks for bringing this up. We need to educate people that just because someone is in a whelchair doesn't mean that they don't still have a brain that works. Thank you for your videos, you've inspired me very much.
Anyone who "blames" Hannah for the toilet picture clearly hasn't watched your videos - when I saw the post, I immediately recognized it as your kind of humor (especially Shane's) and had a good laugh along with you! Also, the yellow float idea to help keep your head up/comfortable is brilliant. Loving the podcast so far!
You two changed my philosophy about disabled persons. You sense of humor Shane is awesome. The body may not be "able" but the mind is sound and intact!!!
Great video ! ! ! What is wrong with some people??? Shane is a 30 year old man, obviously intelligent, and just as in control of his own life as anybody else... Shane is hilarious, and most people totally get his sense of humor, especially us guys, as bathroom humor is always funny, but there will always be a select few that, for whatever reason, will just never get it...
Some people are extremely dense. Some have low intellect. I’m not being ableist, but that’s where most the ignorance comes from. Ignorance, intentional or otherwise.
I LOVED THIS EPISODE 🎉😂❤KEEP BEING YOURSELVES AND EMPOWERING PEIPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAPABILITIES 😍 I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! PLEASE DON’T STOP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING👍👍👍GOD BLESS YOU🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry you had comments like that on your post. I saw the post and liked it and didn’t see any of those negative comments. When I saw it, my first thought had nothing to do with disability. I saw Hannah’s picture and thought, “So fun! So pretty!” And I saw Shane’s picture and thought, “Typical Shane. Of course these are the types of photos he is sending while spending time goofing around with his brother”. My husband and I are both able-bodied but we send each other the same kind of pictures when we’re apart: me trying to be cute and he taking weird, angle silly selfies. All the love to you ❤
Thank you for your great work, Hannah and Shane! Being a disabled person myself, I really enjoy watching you two spending a joyful and meaningful life together that is based on love and respect for each other.
See, all it took was Hannah!! When you get used to a certain way that your partner does something, another person just can’t do it. I’m not a caregiver anymore but I was for 25 years and I had so many people that wouldn’t even bathe without me!! When you get that routine just right, it’s hard for another person to do exactly as you do!! Much love❤. And, no, your post was great, it was not out of line!! I love y’all’s sense of humor!!!!
I believe the content you two create is VITALLY important in changing society's view on disability and what an interabled couple can look like presently. Your interactions with each other is a great example of a healthy relationship❤❤
This mayhem was absolutely hilarious 😂 yes Shane and Hannah are grown as$ adults who choose to share their life with us in hopes to bring awareness to all. Love y'all and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and
I love your channel! It's refreshing that you are real and can laugh at life. It's also nice to see a couple in love and happy. Thank you for your videos, they always make me smile
I think they all missed the point that Hannah has willingly chosen to care for and love Shane and took a much needed week break .. grow up people! We should thank her for all the hard work and care ..
The implication that disabled people cannot laugh at themselves or be involved in jokes about them or their respective disabilities also implies that they are less human than the rest of us. That everyone else can make jokes with varying levels of crass but disabled people are too vulnerable, too childlike, and too "other." It's offensive. I used to wear a shirt in high school that said "slightly damaged human" on it and a teacher yelled at me and said that I was filled with self-hate and that I shouldn't talk about that aspect of myself as it is the part that I don't like. I wish I explained to her that I was actually wearing that shirt to celebrate my difference. She was the one that was uncomfortable and ashamed. On that note, I highly recommend that you watch the stand-up special "dark" with Daniel Sloss. He talks about this concept. It's on Netflix.
I really enjoy this channel and your open and honest vulnerability. Remember, most people think they are smarter then everyone else and the ones who think that are the ones who expose themselves as just being an idiot.
Oh, no truer words spoken! I usually don't post but this Instagram "event" just galled me over the reactions of some people. Everybody out there thinks they are the expert at one time or another but to go so far as to publicly ridicule Hannah is beyond the pale. Reign it in people and get off your high horse (pun intended). Life is so much better when we laugh at ourselves. Seriously!!!!
I work in home health, and I can't tell you the number of times I've had to explain that I cannot force someone to participate in therapy. Family members and caregivers will repeatedly tell me to "make" them and become very upset when I refuse. While sometimes my patient's decisions aren't in their best interest, it's their right to make them.
I love y’all! You’re the first podcast I’ve gotten into and I love following you guys. Thank you for keeping it humorous and insightful at the same time. I think the world needs to find a little more to smile about and stop being so judge mental. Thank you for making me laugh!
I love that you guys are such a strong couple, equal and in charge of your lives together and apart, as well as using each other’s strengths to be a team.
You're correct, it's called a garibaldi. For a fish, it looks like it has an expressive face! I'm disabled but mobile (almost entirely) and am routinely shocked by what the average person perceives the disabled person is capable of. I do know for a fact that there are caregivers of disabled people who don't give them their full autonomy. That might be one thing in a care home setting where there are particular rules, but it's a whole different ball game when you're talking about a person in their own home. Shane's sense of humor often goes into "teenage boy" territory. That's true of a whole lot of other men, and plenty of women. It's not really my thing but I like seeing what you two get up to. It's my choice if I watch/see or not. I've stopped watching channels before because I didn't like their content. I didn't rag on them for having a sense of humor (or point of view) I don't like.
That instagram post literally had me laughing out loud! You two are hilarious! And I love how you discussed the comments as ‘number one’ and ‘number two’. 😂I just feel badly for people who can’t laugh at life. These photos are of both of you having fun. Being silly and having dignity are not mutually exclusive.
You two have taught me soooooooo much!!! Shane....you're SO AMAZING!!! Ignore the negative, and keep doing what you do because your REAL followers aren't going anywhere!!!
Been following your channel for years now and came in knowing nothing about sma or living with different abilities or interabled relationships. Obviously not everyone is getting your message but I have learned a ton and more importantly just really enjoy your dynamic and humor and adventures. Sorry some people suck but love that you keep putting content out and sharing both your lives
I appreciate that you have difficult conversations publicly about the ableism you experience as an inter-abled couple. It really helps me understand the nuisances of ableism and helps me be a better human. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
This is excellent content. Intelligent and fun and important for society to be aware of. This is as much about relationship in general as it is about disability. I think you both are excellent teachers. And a hoot! ❤
You guys are SO AWESOME! The fact that you are both SO POSITIVE and HUGE advocates for the disabled community! Thank you for handling all of this internet crap in such an AMAZING way! Love and hugs! Happy Holidays!
Hindsight is obviously 20/20, but maybe if you guys do this again, Andrew should come a full day before Hannah leaves so she cans show him how to do everything at least once.
Shane I can so relate to the finger thing. The same thing always happens to my pinky toes if they’re not in the right spot whenever I take a shower, it is so painful! I’m very glad you were able to figure out that your arms were still strong enough to put up and that you just weren’t explaining it right that would’ve been very hard for you otherwise! Speaking as also someone with a disability, everything Shane and Hannah are saying about people thinking that we can’t make our own decisions is 100% accurate and the fact that people can take an Instagram post that out of context is ridiculous! The thing is people listen, but they don’t hear and that is the difference and that’s why I’m so grateful to you guys for your content to help us fight against that every day!
I've only been following your channel for a little bit. You two are very authentic about the care and love you have for each other. You both walked into your relationship knowing everything you each needed to know. Love your channel. And you both have a great sense of humor! Just stay strong.
Hannah, comments reflect the person and their character, not yours. Comments reveal a persons thoughts and inner state. If humour is offensive to some people, it's their problem, not yours or Shane's.... Keep on posting your funny slant and outlook on life...please! Be yourselves! Far more people laugh with you than hate your content. Take the positive from your posts, keep laughing and loving. You waste good, quality time with Shane if you focus too much on those with a critical spirit. Don't answer them, block them!!!. The channel content is not for them, so, cheerio!! See you later buddy etc..... Please don't change. Humor is personal and a lot more people share Shane's sense of humor than you think. In the decision between humor and political correctness..... always go for the humor. Most people are deeply moved, touched and admire both of your love and laughter, its only the miserable people who try to bring you down. Let them be miserable. May both of you keep on loving and laughing, giving us a window into your lives so that we may share in the beauty of your relationship, not the misery and judgements of others. God bless you both with many more happy years together. Keep on laughing!
Lmao at the outro 😂 I love you guys so much and thank you for posting long episodes! I honestly wish they were longer cus I could listen to your stories all day 😆. Also, it’s eye-opening for me that disabled people can also be ableist. It’s as if they expect every person with a disability to have the same experience and they lash out when they see someone having a different experience than them. I appreciate you sharing your negative experiences because they are also teachable moments ❤
Congrats on the medicinal remedy for the sweaty hands! Your are right, changes everything to find a solution of a chronic difficulty! Living in the Land of the Weak, and returning to the Land of the Strong! Being a post-polio, I have had such moments. Thank you both for sharing your life with all of us. 💟
Hey Shane and Hannah, maybe the toilet selfie is something only those of us with disabilities and our spouses think is hilarious? Every time I “go” somewhere new, I take a bathroom selfie and send it to my husband, even if he is right outside the door. I’ve forgotten a couple of times and he is almost offended that I didn’t send one. Some people send love letters, I send bathroom selfies. It could be a Minnesota thing too, as I’m in the north metro. I think these people with no sense of humor need to learn to live a little. Life is what you make it, and we choose to live it to its fullest. Love your content and personalities. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!! 😊
I love that you guys dig into the negative comments (many of which are outright absurd, mean spirited and judgmental) to educate and inform. Clearly many, mannnnyyyy people on social media are limited in experience and scope (competence?) and you hold them accountable while also educating. Your humor and candor and sincerity are truly commendable, so thanks for helping to dispel these ableist, hypocritical misconceptions! 🙌🏼
Your post was not at all out of line. You both have a great sense of humor. Keep being yourself - don’t ever try to be what someone else “thinks” you should be!! I loved Shane’s response! Perfect! ❤️🙏
33:20- I LOVE YOUR On-the-toilet, grubby/squirmy, disabled/abled , smiley, funny AF couple dynamic! Never change and 🤬 (*insert fav curse word*) all the people who are just a bunch of haters who take the actual time to write awful comments! They’re just a bunch of self-righteous, ignorant, assuming, projecting A******S- I LIVE for these podcasts and posts!! Keep them coming!!
One thing I noticed is often those making these comments (which show that they know little about being disabled) try to show they know what they are talking about by claiming to be disabled themselves. Hello!!
Is Shane's neck getting stronger? The past couple of videos I've been noticing he's not leaning as much to his right and his head seems more centered. Does his treatment help with this? I'm intrigued. Love you both, love your relationship and love your videos! Thank you so much for being so open about your lives and sharing your story with us. Sidenote:My husband was born in Poland so our children are half Polish. My husband proposed to me on the last day of our trip to Poland many years ago. Beautiful country, can't wait to bring our children to Poland to experience the beauty!
That’s should make Shane happy to see Hannah happy , to the “ sting “ comment , if he genuinely loves her , he knows sacrifices that it takes to caregiver for somebody 24/7 we are not machines and he would love her always doing things that make her happy , people are so dumb , distance everyone needs to understand can be healthy ONCE IN A WHILE
@cclose8007 I love hearing about a parent not hindering their child's growth as a person. One of my dearest friends was severely disabled. Yet her parents did everything humanly possible to allow her freedom to be her own person, make her own decisions. All people need that ability and dignity. Keep doing what you are doing. You're an amazing parent! Merry Christmas🎄
I love listing to you both, i love your attitudes, as a mom of a son with a disability .... i just love your attitudes , i have the same problem... people just can not accept that we can be happy , and that my sons life.. while a little more difficult or sometimes a lot more difficult then a "normal" persons..... his outlook and our outlook as his family is the most powerful thing, there are abled bodied perfectly physically healthy people who are so unhappy that they end their lives , the hardest thing ive expianced out of everything that has happened since my son was born including operations and procedures , close calls and all of that , is genuinely the fucking attitude of people who feel bad for us or think our lives are ruined , that my son must be unhappy , its so so frustrating ,and its not just regular people its other parents of disabled children too, id love to be able to connect with other mothers but society has brainwashed them so much that i can be around their poor me attitude, sounds cruel but its actually very isolating .my son fits in better with regular open minded kids from open minded parents.... then our local group for family's of his specific disability! listening to the last podcast about how shane and his brother grew up , sounds so like my sons they just find a way, its not that we don't see his disability we aren't denying it, we just find a way to play a way to live life , its not that hard with the right attitude . i love this podcast
🎉I LOVE YOU GUYS! You are doing seriously important work and you’re making me laugh my head off as I learn!!!! You guys are a gift ❤❤❤❤❤🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼💓💓💓💓💓👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Going back to a previous conversation, I suggest Shane harness his palm sweat and repurpose it to water the plants. How long before the plants begin to come to life and tell jokes.
Some people think disabled people aren't real people anyway. So, they have to say something stupid just to make themselves look good to others. Hope y'all have a wonderful Christmas.
I'm disabled . Come to my home the s Nheighbot told me suicide is a sin.whyshes saying this I have no idea boundaries and closed door in the face arenice
"Normal is just a setting on the washing machine" -Ed Laroque (my HS special Ed teacher) and it's true! There is no such thing as normal! If u are in a wheelchair and can't use ur legs that's normal for u but abnormal for me as someone who can walk. Also its normal for me to not like strong scents such as deordant and perfume (as someone with FASD) but abnormal for someone who likes perfume.
@@joymorrison6614 Exactly! All i ask is for u to limit the amount of perfume/deodorant when u hang out with me due to it smelling like a baths and body works shop to me (do they have bath and body outside Canada? Its a personal care and home fragrance store)
I love your sense of humor as individuals and as a couple, both as usually-abled and differently-abled people. I get a kick out of you both! I! listen to you both laugh and you make me laugh. Glad you both had a week doing something different and that you now are back together again!!!
Love you both so much. My blood boils along with you. The toilet picture was hilarious. Take 11 more and make it into a calendar 😅 can't wait till next Wednesday
I'm thinking they should do a dual toilet picture; Hannah on one toilet and Shane on the other. Holy smokes, can you imagine the vitriol from the haters if they did that? Might be worth it though just to stir the pot!
Very good junkyard mayhem pod cast. It’s still super sad you two are having to defend yourselves. I don’t think I will ever understand how ppl can say such rude ignorant comments when they are so far off base. Thinking they know what’s right. They must not watch your videos and pod cast cause they would know the sense of humor Shane has. Please don’t change who you two are and what you both say or do. I love the way you two are. Stay true to yourselves and have a very safe and blessed holiday and new year🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This comment made me cry. I hate that ppl have to be so mean. It hurts my heart for Shane and Hannah. And I dont know why but more so for Shane. Wait...I do know why. But that's more than I feel like typing for now. The haters make me be a hater. They make me want to hate them and I want to punch those ppl in the throat.
Absolutely love your interaction with each other! My son is also disabled and he and his SO have a unique relationship. Keep doing what you are doing, you are certainly opening some eyes of people who do not understand the meaning of disabled! Blessings to both of you!
By the way, Shane, you're looking very sharp today. I love the combination of those pants and shoes, especially. Gosh these comments on your IG are infuriating. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have your autonomy questioned. But also, I really don't get the whole idea of if I can't do something I wouldn't want you to do it either? This whole idea of if I can't frolic on a beach how dare you do it? If my partner were able to do something that brought them joy and I weren't able to do it I would want nothing more than for them to go and do it themselves! Knowing you are doing something that brings you joy brings me joy in turn. I know it must be hard, but please do what you can to focus on the people who are positive about you and ignore the haters.
Absolutely not inappropriate!!! I've been watching your videos for some time now and seeing your sense of humour together I would expect nothing less (especially from Shane lol ). I love the dynamic between the two of you and especially picked up on from just a few videos in, just how much you Hannah have deep respect and love for Shane. The main thing that stood out for me is you never say its you that has done something for Shane in respects to things that he cant do himself because og his disability but rather you say Shane has done such and such. I hope that makes sense lol. It does in my head. I just feel like you both are such lovely people and really do compliment each other beautifully. I really do mean that. Love to you both xxxx
I absolutely love Shane's and Hannah dynamic. I love Shane's sense of humor. He cracks me up. Not because he is disabled. But because he is funny. I can't believe the judgement from people. Like if you don't like it don't watch and follow them.
I love ranty Hannah! I'm rarely on IG but I'm clearly missing out. Merry Christmas if you don't post before then! :-) Also, I love how Hannah is a badass in so many areas of life (caregiving with boundaries, video+film editing, sprinkle-expert, well-read, engaged in the world) and then gets so insecure talking to a random stranger. It's very endearing.
I have the same problem, my Sister's and my care giver's let me do what I want but people just don't get it at all, even some cripple's don't get it. our body's don't work but our brains work fine and we are our own person, I just love you both, thank you.
The word cripple just needs to die. Don't refer to other people that way. Refer to yourself how you want....I'm absolutely NOT a cripple. I hated that being used as an insult when I was younger, and if never heard/saw the word again I'd be happy.
The whole discussion about Shane's autonomy was so affirming and helpful. I was dating a man with SMA and sadly he passed a few years ago, before we'd been able to spend a lot of time together. I remember hearing often from him how frustrated he was by the fact that his caregivers would second-guess, judge, or just plain ignore the decisions he'd made for himself that required their involvement, similar to the "drinking a lot of beers" example. I didn't know then, and hadn't known until now, what my role should have been had our relationship continued, and now I do: exactly what Hannah does. Meet the expressed need/desire, regardless of my opinion about the decision.
Thank you so much, both of you, for all that you do, all that you say, and all that you model for the world. I hope people will learn to get off your backs and understand and appreciate the fact that Shane is a whole adult with full autonomy and self-determination.
People listen, but they don’t hear. They view, but they don’t see.
Often times, people can’t get beyond what they ‘think’ about how we should live our lives.
For me, I found you two refreshingly honest and humorous.
Very well said!! They compliment one another in a very beautiful, humorous way.
Swap listen and hear and you’re good
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well said!
I so agree Jimmy
Hello…. I recently discovered your channel, and your lives. As a disabled wheelchair user I love your “points of view”! Like Shane, Ive been disabled my whole life….. As said by the late Neil Marcus, “Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity. Its a ingenious way to live.” Ive never sent a post to anything before…. I felt compelled to “post” something because you both as a “couple” are so REAL! Thanks for all you do…
How hysterically funny! The toilet story/pic is a riot....real life people! If you don't like it, don't watch it! Shane is obviously very much his own person who calls his own shots. He and Hannah have a healthy, loving, mutually respectful relationship that is, in my opinion, refreshing to share!
One of my favourite things about y'all's relationship has always been how you ALWAYS say "Shane did X" or "Shane did Y" instead of "Hannah did X for Shane" or "Hannah helped Shane do Y." It really opened my eyes to the kind of micro-ableisms people have said to me or about me my whole life, not JUST when I'm in my wheelchair or using my walker and ask someone to do something for me. Your language is all about autonomy, while the language I always hear is about praising the person helping out for deigning to assist a disabled person who can't do anything for themself. THANK YOU for introducing me to the fact such language is possible and how hurtful the alternative can really be.
Hannah, I love how you described caregiving as assisting the person in living their life the way they want to, not you choosing that for them!
When I first went off to college, I had someone record my dad transferring me in a very specific way that I prefer. I have that on my phone forever now. I highly recommend y'all record Hannah putting Shane's arms up and just have that ready for whenever it is needed.
I love how you brought up the topic of autonomy as an adult disabled person. That your relationship is such that Hannah might comment about her thoughts for your best interest but will still help you in following your wishes regardless of her opinions. That is so important for others to understand how to properly be a caretaker for someone. Thank you for explaining to us!
Loved this episode, as usual.
I laughed so hard when I saw the photo of Shane on the toilet. Anyone that watches your channel knows that is definitely something Shane would text and be willing to post 😂😂
I don't know why people follow you if they don't get your humor! I for one think you guys are hilarious and deal with life with the humor you possess in a carefree way. I think you are endearing.
Just a thought:
I wonder if the stress of Hannah being gone was the reason your arms wouldn’t stay up. You both have talked about how you haven’t been apart for years and, even though you were both happy to have time with your best friends, it added stress to Shane’s life simply because it was a change. Stress affects the body much more than many people realize. Anyway, it’s just a thought.
Great junkyard mayhem!!!!! I love watching and listening to you two. Why people have to be so negative about you two is beyond me. It’s so great to see how much you two love and respect each other. That’s all I see. Keep up the great content!! Merry Christmas to you and your families!
It goes to show you... love conquers all! I agreed with Hannah, Shane isn't getting weaker, she just know him better than anyone else! That's what love is all about. Knowing your partner so well!
My favorite part of this podcast was as how as Hannah's husband, Shane was quick to point out that she did good and made it through the difficulty of the car situation. I love watching you two together!
Being a nurse, switching caregivers is HUGE. All the little subtleties make all the difference ❤️❤️❤️
So real so vulnerable so hilarious so straight talking.
I love when shane is actually confessing he he forgot how to eat with hanbah like gone! I love how she support his choices enables him to do what he likes. ...
Shane and Hannah's podcast may not be your cuppa, but there's no denying that they are equal partners and that Shane has plenty of autonomy. ❤
All equally able bodies couples should strive to be as loving as you two. People are judgemental and ignorant. Be grateful you have overwhelmingly more positive viewers than negative.
Shane and Hannah, thank you for your authenticity and for role modeling what love can be.
That's a scary thought. We deserve caregiving but beyond that we deserve to live our own life and make our own decisions.
Maybe buy a box of gloves to prevent the ointment from soaking into Hannahs hands
Excellent idea 💡👍...
I was just going to comment this!
I'm not sure if they're rubbing hands together vigorously for friction to warm their hands up because the ointment is heat activated if so she could just use a blow-dryer
Yes gloves ! Great
As a nurse this is exactly what id do lol
Hey guys! We are also interabled, my husband is a quadriplegic who has trouble speaking. We got our first troll comment a couple of weeks ago, and we were so excited to have a nasty comment like Squirmy and Grubs, lol! We figure we’ve made the big time, lol! The comment was from a so-called Christian who said basically that we should have pulled the plug on Dan, that she would rather be with God than live in his condition. Thanks for taking a little of the sting out of that for us! Dan and Sharon, How We Roll.
Wow! The internet sure has allowed people to forget any and all manners, jeez. Why would that Christian lady say something so asinine? Also, it only shows that she wouldn't be strong enough to take on lifes challenges and also, it kind of seems like SHE'S playing God by pulling plugs on someone's life, wow. Even her own. Pretty sure that's a sin but ok.
Literally, proof trolls are incompetent people. Love that you were so excited about it and looked at it in a positive light! ❤
Watching your videos is mind opening to me. 2 people in love and caring for each other. You guys are emptying the can of worms that caregivers filled. Awesome work.
Just because Shane is in a wheelchair doesn’t mean he can’t think for himself! Love this channel and love this couple.
This is probably the best conversation about caregiving/relationships and disabled adults and their autonomy I have heard! Thank you for sharing this. More people need to know how capable we are as freaking adults who have our own thoughts, opinions, ideas, wants, needs, etc etc etc. THIS is real life. Thank you for sharing it.
Sounds like those people were projecting their own struggles onto you, Shane. That’s unfortunate. You two are hilarious. Keep up the good work ❄️❄️
I'm an RN and we used to give our patients soft cotton wash clothes rolled up to wrap their fingers around and hold. This would also absorb sweaty palms too.
We still do that x
Doesn’t work when they need to use their hands though, which is Shane’s issue from what I gather.
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We did that when I worked at the nursing home.
we used to give to our patients benzodiazepines,and spend dollars
This is nothing compared to your experience but it was a light bulb moment for me. I have breast cancer (3rd time) and one day my husband, mom, daughter and I went to a thing called affair of the heart. It’s a huge thing where tons of vendors, mostly stuff women like, set up and it takes hours to see it all. Keep in mind, I am the one wanting to go.. I am the shopper in the group. But I worried about tiring quickly. So we bought a transport wheelchair to push me around in. But quickly I saw I was ignored by vendors.. one of my group would have to get their attention to allow me to purchase something. I was literally ignored like I had no value or was incapable of shopping. Like I said, nothing compared to your multiple experience with ignorant people, but it opened my eyes to how disabled people are disregarded, pitied even. People are ignorant. And I’m sorry for how you are treated…
I am an RN and notice over and over again that SO MANY people ignore anyone in a wheelchair. It makes me furious. My first cousin (who died a few yrs ago) had muscular dystrophy. We would go out to eat and servers would ask whoever was.with him what he wanted to eat. "Ask him, he is a real person, thank you," became our reply. I am so I happy for your podcasts, Shane and Hannah!!!
Shane and Hannah have the most balanced and caring relationship. Their relationship depicts soulmates. I know this because my soulmate and I were married until he passed away from cancer. So I can recognize soulmates when I see them. Apparently, that is a blessing that most of you guys out there don’t have. I also am disabled and I understand a great deal about people because I have lived much longer than my husband. Shane and Hannah are a hilarious couple! And you’re such open and honest people I find it a privilege to watch them, and especially enjoy Mayham junkyard !! For those of you out there who are also disabled, it boggles my mind that you cannot think more clearly, then to send hurtful remarks! No one has made you to be given the right to judge. If you don’t like what you see then don’t look. Perhaps you will have moments that bring you to maturing to a better spirit from the inside you hopefully gain in this world. Shane is the most vibrant and fun filled person on social media. And I for one, know he is the man of the family and how much Hannah and Myers and respects him.
I hope you continue to try to grow up in progress and realize your opinion can be kept yourself. If you don’t like comedy, this is certainly not for you. I love the comedy and the laughter it helps lift my spirits, especially because of the honesty, and brilliant comedy of my favorite couple😊.
Thank you! Since developing disabilities I can tell you the treatment I receive from EVERYONE is abysmal. Doctors talk to me like I'm a kid, at 53! My family has started excusing my bad behavior (we ALL act in bad ways from time to time) like I'm made of glass and taking me to task will break me, so when I realize I'm in the wrong it never gets acknowledged because for some reason they think my disabilities excuse bad behavior. People in public either look at me with pity or ire. It is MADDENING.
I really appreciate the comments you have re caregiving and allowing those we care for autonomy over their own lives. My husband was in a wheelchair and needed help for many things. Trust me, there were many times that I wasn't happy over his choices, but you can be sure I helped him do what he wanted if necessary. I hope other caregivers do too.
People need to calm the heck down 😂 if you've ever seen a video of Shane it's bloody obvious from the look of mischievous glee on his face in that photo that he thought it was funny as hell 🤣
Exactly. And even just watching and listening to their interactions, one can see/hear that Shane has a mind of his own and the ability to make decisions for himself and does on a regular basis.
I mean it's just SUCH a guy thing. Like of course that's the pic his brother is going to take and he's going to send to Hannah 🤦🏻♀️ My completely abled husband would do the same thing. If anything the post screamed normal guys doing guy things. Not sad disabled guy 😂😂😂
Shane, I so relate to your comments about some people's perceptions about a person who is in a wheelchair. I'm disabled with rheumatoid arthritus and use an electric chair. My husband is my caregiver. I've had people standing behind me talking to my husband about me as if I've no ears, mouth or brain to connect them. In speaking with other disabled people I've found this to be a way too common experience. Thanks for bringing this up. We need to educate people that just because someone is in a whelchair doesn't mean that they don't still have a brain that works. Thank you for your videos, you've inspired me very much.
Anyone who "blames" Hannah for the toilet picture clearly hasn't watched your videos - when I saw the post, I immediately recognized it as your kind of humor (especially Shane's) and had a good laugh along with you! Also, the yellow float idea to help keep your head up/comfortable is brilliant. Loving the podcast so far!
You two changed my philosophy about disabled persons. You sense of humor Shane is awesome. The body may not be "able" but the mind is sound and intact!!!
Great video ! ! !
What is wrong with some people???
Shane is a 30 year old man, obviously intelligent, and just as in control of his own life as anybody else...
Shane is hilarious, and most people totally get his sense of humor, especially us guys, as bathroom humor is always funny, but there will always be a select few that, for whatever reason, will just never get it...
Some people are extremely dense. Some have low intellect. I’m not being ableist, but that’s where most the ignorance comes from. Ignorance, intentional or otherwise.
I LOVED THIS EPISODE 🎉😂❤KEEP BEING YOURSELVES AND EMPOWERING PEIPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR CAPABILITIES 😍 I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! PLEASE DON’T STOP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING👍👍👍GOD BLESS YOU🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry you had comments like that on your post. I saw the post and liked it and didn’t see any of those negative comments. When I saw it, my first thought had nothing to do with disability. I saw Hannah’s picture and thought, “So fun! So pretty!” And I saw Shane’s picture and thought, “Typical Shane. Of course these are the types of photos he is sending while spending time goofing around with his brother”. My husband and I are both able-bodied but we send each other the same kind of pictures when we’re apart: me trying to be cute and he taking weird, angle silly selfies.
All the love to you ❤
Thank you for your great work, Hannah and Shane! Being a disabled person myself, I really enjoy watching you two spending a joyful and meaningful life together that is based on love and respect for each other.
See, all it took was Hannah!! When you get used to a certain way that your partner does something, another person just can’t do it. I’m not a caregiver anymore but I was for 25 years and I had so many people that wouldn’t even bathe without me!! When you get that routine just right, it’s hard for another person to do exactly as you do!! Much love❤. And, no, your post was great, it was not out of line!! I love y’all’s sense of humor!!!!
I believe the content you two create is VITALLY important in changing society's view on disability and what an interabled couple can look like presently. Your interactions with each other is a great example of a healthy relationship❤❤
This mayhem was absolutely hilarious 😂 yes Shane and Hannah are grown as$ adults who choose to share their life with us in hopes to bring awareness to all. Love y'all and wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and
I love your channel! It's refreshing that you are real and can laugh at life. It's also nice to see a couple in love and happy. Thank you for your videos, they always make me smile
I think they all missed the point that Hannah has willingly chosen to care for and love Shane and took a much needed week break .. grow up people! We should thank her for all the hard work and care ..
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The implication that disabled people cannot laugh at themselves or be involved in jokes about them or their respective disabilities also implies that they are less human than the rest of us. That everyone else can make jokes with varying levels of crass but disabled people are too vulnerable, too childlike, and too "other." It's offensive. I used to wear a shirt in high school that said "slightly damaged human" on it and a teacher yelled at me and said that I was filled with self-hate and that I shouldn't talk about that aspect of myself as it is the part that I don't like. I wish I explained to her that I was actually wearing that shirt to celebrate my difference. She was the one that was uncomfortable and ashamed. On that note, I highly recommend that you watch the stand-up special "dark" with Daniel Sloss. He talks about this concept. It's on Netflix.
I really enjoy this channel and your open and honest vulnerability. Remember, most people think they are smarter then everyone else and the ones who think that are the ones who expose themselves as just being an idiot.
Oh, no truer words spoken! I usually don't post but this Instagram "event" just galled me over the reactions of some people. Everybody out there thinks they are the expert at one time or another but to go so far as to publicly ridicule Hannah is beyond the pale. Reign it in people and get off your high horse (pun intended). Life is so much better when we laugh at ourselves. Seriously!!!!
I just adore you two. You’re hilarious and compliment each other genuinely.
Hannah knowing what shane needs more than him, is so special 💖💖
I work in home health, and I can't tell you the number of times I've had to explain that I cannot force someone to participate in therapy. Family members and caregivers will repeatedly tell me to "make" them and become very upset when I refuse. While sometimes my patient's decisions aren't in their best interest, it's their right to make them.
I love y’all! You’re the first podcast I’ve gotten into and I love following you guys. Thank you for keeping it humorous and insightful at the same time. I think the world needs to find a little more to smile about and stop being so judge mental. Thank you for making me laugh!
I love that you guys are such a strong couple, equal and in charge of your lives together and apart, as well as using each other’s strengths to be a team.
love your happiness together - it’s glowing ❤️
"Why can you WALK?! urgh" 🤣 Loved hearing you guys stand up for yourselves. And especially hearing Shane defend his autonomy.
You're correct, it's called a garibaldi. For a fish, it looks like it has an expressive face!
I'm disabled but mobile (almost entirely) and am routinely shocked by what the average person perceives the disabled person is capable of. I do know for a fact that there are caregivers of disabled people who don't give them their full autonomy. That might be one thing in a care home setting where there are particular rules, but it's a whole different ball game when you're talking about a person in their own home.
Shane's sense of humor often goes into "teenage boy" territory. That's true of a whole lot of other men, and plenty of women. It's not really my thing but I like seeing what you two get up to. It's my choice if I watch/see or not. I've stopped watching channels before because I didn't like their content. I didn't rag on them for having a sense of humor (or point of view) I don't like.
That instagram post literally had me laughing out loud! You two are hilarious! And I love how you discussed the comments as ‘number one’ and ‘number two’. 😂I just feel badly for people who can’t laugh at life. These photos are of both of you having fun. Being silly and having dignity are not mutually exclusive.
You two have taught me soooooooo much!!! Shane....you're SO AMAZING!!! Ignore the negative, and keep doing what you do because your REAL followers aren't going anywhere!!!
I totally agree you and Hannah. There should not be any stigma for disabled people and we should all be treated as equals.
Been following your channel for years now and came in knowing nothing about sma or living with different abilities or interabled relationships. Obviously not everyone is getting your message but I have learned a ton and more importantly just really enjoy your dynamic and humor and adventures. Sorry some people suck but love that you keep putting content out and sharing both your lives
I appreciate that you have difficult conversations publicly about the ableism you experience as an inter-abled couple. It really helps me understand the nuisances of ableism and helps me be a better human. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
This is excellent content. Intelligent and fun and important for society to be aware of. This is as much about relationship in general as it is about disability. I think you both are excellent teachers. And a hoot! ❤
You guys are SO AWESOME! The fact that you are both SO POSITIVE and HUGE advocates for the disabled community! Thank you for handling all of this internet crap in such an AMAZING way! Love and hugs! Happy Holidays!
Hindsight is obviously 20/20, but maybe if you guys do this again, Andrew should come a full day before Hannah leaves so she cans show him how to do everything at least once.
Shane I can so relate to the finger thing. The same thing always happens to my pinky toes if they’re not in the right spot whenever I take a shower, it is so painful! I’m very glad you were able to figure out that your arms were still strong enough to put up and that you just weren’t explaining it right that would’ve been very hard for you otherwise! Speaking as also someone with a disability, everything Shane and Hannah are saying about people thinking that we can’t make our own decisions is 100% accurate and the fact that people can take an Instagram post that out of context is ridiculous! The thing is people listen, but they don’t hear and that is the difference and that’s why I’m so grateful to you guys for your content to help us fight against that every day!
I see Shane as the fully able and capable man that Hannah adores. I get it thanks to your content.
Fully able? Are you stupid or what?
I've only been following your channel for a little bit. You two are very authentic about the care and love you have for each other. You both walked into your relationship knowing everything you each needed to know. Love your channel. And you both have a great sense of humor! Just stay strong.
Hannah, comments reflect the person and their character, not yours. Comments reveal a persons thoughts and inner state.
If humour is offensive to some people, it's their problem, not yours or Shane's.... Keep on posting your funny slant and outlook on life...please!
Be yourselves! Far more people laugh with you than hate your content.
Take the positive from your posts, keep laughing and loving. You waste good, quality time with Shane if you focus too much on those with a critical spirit. Don't answer them, block them!!!.
The channel content is not for them, so, cheerio!! See you later buddy etc.....
Please don't change. Humor is personal and a lot more people share Shane's sense of humor than you think.
In the decision between humor and political correctness..... always go for the humor.
Most people are deeply moved, touched and admire both of your love and laughter, its only the miserable people who try to bring you down.
Let them be miserable. May both of you keep on loving and laughing, giving us a window into your lives so that we may share in the beauty of your relationship, not the misery and judgements of others.
God bless you both with many more happy years together.
Keep on laughing!
Lmao at the outro 😂
I love you guys so much and thank you for posting long episodes! I honestly wish they were longer cus I could listen to your stories all day 😆.
Also, it’s eye-opening for me that disabled people can also be ableist. It’s as if they expect every person with a disability to have the same experience and they lash out when they see someone having a different experience than them. I appreciate you sharing your negative experiences because they are also teachable moments ❤
I've enjoyed your content for a couple of years now. Keep doing what you do.
Congrats on the medicinal remedy for the sweaty hands! Your are right, changes everything to find a solution of a chronic difficulty! Living in the Land of the Weak, and returning to the Land of the Strong! Being a post-polio, I have had such moments. Thank you both for sharing your life with all of us. 💟
Hey Shane and Hannah, maybe the toilet selfie is something only those of us with disabilities and our spouses think is hilarious? Every time I “go” somewhere new, I take a bathroom selfie and send it to my husband, even if he is right outside the door. I’ve forgotten a couple of times and he is almost offended that I didn’t send one. Some people send love letters, I send bathroom selfies. It could be a Minnesota thing too, as I’m in the north metro. I think these people with no sense of humor need to learn to live a little. Life is what you make it, and we choose to live it to its fullest. Love your content and personalities. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!! 😊
I love that you guys dig into the negative comments (many of which are outright absurd, mean spirited and judgmental) to educate and inform. Clearly many, mannnnyyyy people on social media are limited in experience and scope (competence?) and you hold them accountable while also educating. Your humor and candor and sincerity are truly commendable, so thanks for helping to dispel these ableist, hypocritical misconceptions! 🙌🏼
I love Shane’s sense of humour 😂. Poor Hannah he’s a mastermind
Your post was not at all out of line. You both have a great sense of humor. Keep being yourself - don’t ever try to be what someone else “thinks” you should be!! I loved Shane’s response! Perfect! ❤️🙏
33:20- I LOVE YOUR On-the-toilet, grubby/squirmy, disabled/abled , smiley, funny AF couple dynamic! Never change and 🤬 (*insert fav curse word*) all the people who are just a bunch of haters who take the actual time to write awful comments! They’re just a bunch of self-righteous, ignorant, assuming, projecting A******S- I LIVE for these podcasts and posts!! Keep them coming!!
One thing I noticed is often those making these comments (which show that they know little about being disabled) try to show they know what they are talking about by claiming to be disabled themselves. Hello!!
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Welcome back Hannah! ❤
What a glowing example of why your relationship works. Love you two. Go Bless you
Is Shane's neck getting stronger? The past couple of videos I've been noticing he's not leaning as much to his right and his head seems more centered. Does his treatment help with this? I'm intrigued.
Love you both, love your relationship and love your videos! Thank you so much for being so open about your lives and sharing your story with us.
Sidenote:My husband was born in Poland so our children are half Polish. My husband proposed to me on the last day of our trip to Poland many years ago. Beautiful country, can't wait to bring our children to Poland to experience the beauty!
I noticed that too!
I think it might be the new harness! I know they talked about how he got a new one! Either way I bet that feels so much better for him!!
That’s should make Shane happy to see Hannah happy , to the “ sting “ comment , if he genuinely loves her , he knows sacrifices that it takes to caregiver for somebody 24/7 we are not machines and he would love her always doing things that make her happy , people are so dumb , distance everyone needs to understand can be healthy ONCE IN A WHILE
Yay! Welcome back Hannah! Great video podcast guys 💯
Hanna has your back. I think you two are spectacular together. It's one of the most beautiful relationships I've ever seen.
You guys help me feel valid as a carer that respects the autonomy of my child. Thank you!
@cclose8007 I love hearing about a parent not hindering their child's growth as a person. One of my dearest friends was severely disabled. Yet her parents did everything humanly possible to allow her freedom to be her own person, make her own decisions. All people need that ability and dignity. Keep doing what you are doing. You're an amazing parent! Merry Christmas🎄
I love listing to you both, i love your attitudes, as a mom of a son with a disability .... i just love your attitudes , i have the same problem... people just can not accept that we can be happy , and that my sons life.. while a little more difficult or sometimes a lot more difficult then a "normal" persons..... his outlook and our outlook as his family is the most powerful thing,
there are abled bodied perfectly physically healthy people who are so unhappy that they end their lives ,
the hardest thing ive expianced out of everything that has happened since my son was born including operations and procedures , close calls and all of that ,
is genuinely the fucking attitude of people who feel bad for us or think our lives are ruined , that my son must be unhappy ,
its so so frustrating ,and its not just regular people its other parents of disabled children too,
id love to be able to connect with other mothers but society has brainwashed them so much that i can be around their poor me attitude, sounds cruel but its actually very isolating .my son fits in better with regular open minded kids from open minded parents.... then our local group for family's of his specific disability!
listening to the last podcast about how shane and his brother grew up , sounds so like my sons they just find a way,
its not that we don't see his disability we aren't denying it, we just find a way to play a way to live life , its not that hard with the right attitude . i love this podcast
Almost died from laughing when Shane said “that’s a very specific kink” 😂😂
🎉I LOVE YOU GUYS! You are doing seriously important work and you’re making me laugh my head off as I learn!!!! You guys are a gift ❤❤❤❤❤🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼💓💓💓💓💓👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Going back to a previous conversation, I suggest Shane harness his palm sweat and repurpose it to water the plants. How long before the plants begin to come to life and tell jokes.
I"m 61, severly disabled myself. I love the way you both work things out.
Some people think disabled people aren't real people anyway. So, they have to say something stupid just to make themselves look good to others. Hope y'all have a wonderful Christmas.
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Nheighbot told me suicide is a sin.whyshes saying this I have no idea boundaries and closed door in the face arenice
I love how Hannah says, "Nope!" when Shane says something sarcastic and funny. Such a cute couple!
"Normal is just a setting on the washing machine" -Ed Laroque (my HS special Ed teacher) and it's true! There is no such thing as normal! If u are in a wheelchair and can't use ur legs that's normal for u but abnormal for me as someone who can walk. Also its normal for me to not like strong scents such as deordant and perfume (as someone with FASD) but abnormal for someone who likes perfume.
And I would never not like you because I love perfume
@@joymorrison6614 Exactly! All i ask is for u to limit the amount of perfume/deodorant when u hang out with me due to it smelling like a baths and body works shop to me (do they have bath and body outside Canada? Its a personal care and home fragrance store)
I love your sense of humor as individuals and as a couple, both as usually-abled and differently-abled people. I get a kick out of you both! I! listen to you both laugh and you make me laugh. Glad you both had a week doing something different and that you now are back together again!!!
Love you both so much. My blood boils along with you. The toilet picture was hilarious. Take 11 more and make it into a calendar 😅 can't wait till next Wednesday
Yep. Would totally buy a Shane on the toilet calendar. Tell your friends! Lmko
Love your way of thinking!!
Meanwhile Hannah's hoping Shane doesn't see this and get any ideas 😂😂😂🤦🏻♀️
I'm thinking they should do a dual toilet picture; Hannah on one toilet and Shane on the other. Holy smokes, can you imagine the vitriol from the haters if they did that? Might be worth it though just to stir the pot!
Yes!! Toilet calendar! I would buy one!
March 22 -2023. Hii I am Canadian and a senior recently started watching you guys on UA-cam. Just wanted you to know that I am loving it. Bam
Very good junkyard mayhem pod cast. It’s still super sad you two are having to defend yourselves. I don’t think I will ever understand how ppl can say such rude ignorant comments when they are so far off base. Thinking they know what’s right. They must not watch your videos and pod cast cause they would know the sense of humor Shane has. Please don’t change who you two are and what you both say or do. I love the way you two are. Stay true to yourselves and have a very safe and blessed holiday and new year🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This comment made me cry. I hate that ppl have to be so mean. It hurts my heart for Shane and Hannah. And I dont know why but more so for Shane. Wait...I do know why. But that's more than I feel like typing for now. The haters make me be a hater. They make me want to hate them and I want to punch those ppl in the throat.
Absolutely love your interaction with each other! My son is also disabled and he and his SO have a unique relationship. Keep doing what you are doing, you are certainly opening some eyes of people who do not understand the meaning of disabled! Blessings to both of you!
By the way, Shane, you're looking very sharp today. I love the combination of those pants and shoes, especially.
Gosh these comments on your IG are infuriating. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have your autonomy questioned. But also, I really don't get the whole idea of if I can't do something I wouldn't want you to do it either? This whole idea of if I can't frolic on a beach how dare you do it? If my partner were able to do something that brought them joy and I weren't able to do it I would want nothing more than for them to go and do it themselves! Knowing you are doing something that brings you joy brings me joy in turn.
I know it must be hard, but please do what you can to focus on the people who are positive about you and ignore the haters.
Absolutely not inappropriate!!! I've been watching your videos for some time now and seeing your sense of humour together I would expect nothing less (especially from Shane lol ). I love the dynamic between the two of you and especially picked up on from just a few videos in, just how much you Hannah have deep respect and love for Shane. The main thing that stood out for me is you never say its you that has done something for Shane in respects to things that he cant do himself because og his disability but rather you say Shane has done such and such. I hope that makes sense lol. It does in my head. I just feel like you both are such lovely people and really do compliment each other beautifully. I really do mean that. Love to you both xxxx
Idk what Shane is doing lately but he’s looking exceptionally radiant and handsome ✨
I love you guys' look in this video, the brown looks really nice on you both and i like the matching vibes 🥰
I absolutely love Shane's and Hannah dynamic. I love Shane's sense of humor. He cracks me up. Not because he is disabled. But because he is funny. I can't believe the judgement from people. Like if you don't like it don't watch and follow them.
I love ranty Hannah! I'm rarely on IG but I'm clearly missing out. Merry Christmas if you don't post before then! :-) Also, I love how Hannah is a badass in so many areas of life (caregiving with boundaries, video+film editing, sprinkle-expert, well-read, engaged in the world) and then gets so insecure talking to a random stranger. It's very endearing.
I have the same problem, my Sister's and my care giver's let me do what I want but people just don't get it at all, even some cripple's don't get it. our body's don't work but our brains work fine and we are our own person, I just love you both, thank you.
The word cripple just needs to die. Don't refer to other people that way. Refer to yourself how you want....I'm absolutely NOT a cripple. I hated that being used as an insult when I was younger, and if never heard/saw the word again I'd be happy.
Great way of saying it!!
@Beckie Hubley Sorry I didn't mean to offend you or anyone, I don't take life too seriously.
@@beckiehubley5798 Get over it. It’s a word.