Yesterday’s vintage photograph of my brother Mike* in bandages was rather dramatic. He was in the midst of one of his stereotypical gestures (elbowing himself in the chest) as I snapped the picture. But, as with most photographs, that one did not tell the whole story about Mike in his bandages.
I visited Mike in his group home for most of that day in 1992, and took more photographs.
Good Mood, Despite Bandages
High Five in Bandages
Elbow Gesture
These portraits together with the photo from yesterday’s blog give a better view of how Mike coped with his injury.
* My older brother Mike is autistic, low functioning and nonverbal.
