Category

Documentary

Location

Preston, Lancashire

Gear

Canon R6, Canon 24-70mm 2.8, Natural Light

Description

My partner, John, was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS in 2007 and is now at an advanced stage. As an armed forces veteran, he shows the spirit of a warrior, with a sense of positivity and determination that is awe inspiring. He is fearless and a fighter. The MS is giving John quite a battle and has taken not only his legs but now his hands and arms. He has spent a number of months unable to get out of bed but he remains undefeated. I wanted to capture the reality of disability and the part of John's story that is rarely seen beyond his closest family. We often share the successes of someone fighting illness but we rarely see what needs to be overcome to achieve that success. This photograph documents the parts of living with disability that others don't always see.

Photographer

Claire Corner

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