Hi, I think I may have a few suggestions that might help; they have been things that I've tried and finally feel I can get in the shower & be successful. I have two grab bars installed in my shower. Their positions are one to the right and towards the corner, near the shower curtain and the other one is to my left on the inner shower wall. The one in the right corner is vertical and can help me pull up to get out of the shower. The one on the inner shower wall is horizontal at about hip to waist level and I can use both to steady myself as needed. I should let you know here that I have a shower chair that stays in the shower (I live alone) and also have a handheld shower sprayer so I have control over where & how water hits me (works great!) With these items I have been able to shower myself, which is important to me. I'm a senior, have had a liver transplant years ago, heart, kidney and a myriad of health issues through my life over past few decades. I try to get a shower at least once a week and the investment in these items has made all the difference. Balance has been an issue & having confidence that I won't fall or that I'll be able to get myself out safely are a big deal, so it's been worth it. I've showered sitting in bottom of tub (ain't great; not easy to get up or down) having the shower chair has really helped; I put hooks on wall right outside shower curtain so I have a towel for my hair and a towel for my body where I can reach them easily and oft times I towel my head and sit back down on shower chair to dry my body. All these things combined have made it possible. I hope this may be helpful. If you have questions, feel free to ask. Best wishes!