Handicap parking

[Maroonout]

Do you feel guilty using a handicap parking tag?

[greaterexp]

If I’m having a really good day, I don’t use the handicapped spots. On so-so days, I can feel little guilty until I remember how many times I’ve walked into a store, but had trouble walking out.

[Maroonout in reply to greaterexp]

Very true! Thanks for the feedback.

[hairbrain4]

I have handicap plates on my car. I don't feel guilty at all. I have a debilitating disease and by the time I walk halfway across the parking lot before getting to the store then do my shopping and walking back out I'm done in. People can give me dirty looks all they want, I don't have to look like I need to use those spaces, just the required tags or plates.

[RoseySawyer]

I do feel bad at times when I use one. But I can't help that my disease is invisible to others. If it's a long walk it's great to use. My legs get tired and achy alot. ☺️♥️🌹

[Peruzzot]

I'm getting my first tag on Monday. I only plan to use it on really bad days or if the walk will be too far. I have a walking stick for hiking but even then I have to take a 5-10 minute break every mile or my feet will be cussing me out for days as punishment. Between my fatigue and my feet I need it and haven't been willing to admit to that for too long. I was finally ready to admit to it after going to a fair with a friend of mine to watch a concert. We had to park really far away. I almost didn't make it back to the truck after the concert and I sat for the entire concert. I don't think I'll feel guilty about using it but time will tell.

[kycmary]

I use it when I need to if I don't need it then I don't use it BUT I don't feel guilty when I do

[Kenu]

Same as most I use it as needed. I have handicap plates and after 25 years of MS and two rounds of cancer ♋️ who cares what others I think. 👍🙏😉🐾🐾 Ken

[rjoneslaw]

No I have 2 use it

[pamgarner]

oh "heck no!"

[mrsmike9]

I use my tag only when I really need it. But sometimes, even when I need it, yes I feel guilty. That's what an invisible disability is all about.

[LissaH]

like most I use it as needed except when its raining or bad weather and yes, sometimes I do feel when some people start to look at me on those so-so days, I find myself doing a little limp or something. Why I don't know but I do. On the real dad days, if I do have to go out to the store then no I don't feel guilty at all.

[leapsnbounds]

I feel lucky to have it. I remember the day when I was going to the department of motor vehicles to get the Handicap tag. Goodness what a morning. I had a closer parking spot, but I was dreading getting the tag. I arrived super early so I could wait in the line to get the tag. Many people had the same idea and arrived early. I got out of my vehicle and began to walk and my legs began to feel tired. I fell in front of perhaps 60 people. It was so embarrassing. Someone helped me off of the ground as well as gathered my purse and shoe that came off. I will never forget that day. Mud was now on my clothes, my leg was scraped and a lady who was also waiting in line took me inside to security in which I asked if I could just sit. Told them I was just trying to get a handicap tag because I have MS and my legs were tired and I had fallen. They said yes but they were processing my tag right away. I felt so Blessed that morning. We need the help and/or to save the extra steps. We get tired so quickly. I will never forget the kind lady who helped me.