CLICK HERE to see my new gallery, "my morning toilette," in which this image appears.

I've tried several times to offer a glimpse into what life is like for a person with a disability. It's not an easy subject. First of all, there's the danger that any photos showing a less than able body will elicit feelings of pity in the viewer, and pity is the last thing I want from anyone. Secondly, there's a special challenge in tackling this issue if you're the subject and self portraits are called for. What do you choose to show and how do you manage to do it? Your point of view is not only a physical/emotional/spiritual consideration but a technical one as well.

This time I chose to focus on the morning tasks I perform to prepare for my day. Simple things like getting out of bed, using the toilet and taking a shower, getting dressed and going downstairs. Things everyone does; maybe I just do them a little differently. By the way, this series, like my life, is very much a work in progress and I'd be most interested in hearing your feedback. Constructive criticism is most welcome. Again, you can CLICK HERE to access the gallery. I thank you ahead of time for your time and comments.