I recently read an article at Key ministries by Sandra Peoples Here. In it the author relayed her thoughts about feeling embarrassed over not meeting the expectations of others. This is especially true when she navigates the holidays with her child with autism. It was just what I needed. For me, it's not just the holidays! I get embarrassed all year long when we arrive on "wheelchair time".   When you have two extra bodies to dress, including orthotics and invisaligns, fix the hair (forget the make-up...unless we are running on time, then we can add that and get back to being late), help with eating, bundle up, load the van via the lift...twice, and hook the tie downs you have what we call wheelchair time. See what I did there? I felt like I had to explain and justify why we run late. Then I feel embarrassed as I hear myself explaining how it happened. One time I arrived just BEFORE a graduation ceremony was about to begin. That means everyone was dressed fancy-ish, fed, unloaded and in their places. I felt a tap on my shoulder with a whispered "glad you could join us" and Continue Reading