Participating in a Special Ed Track Meet against my will (in 5th grade).

Before I start I have no medical problems other than hydrocephalus. The last 14 years has worn me out, mostly having to deal with the problems with my shunt. When I was in Elementary especially later on I had trouble running because of my ankles, dealt with my speech impediment, and motor skills. Special Ed classes didn't start until Middle School, and it made me normal enough because of the other kids in the class. We would have a feeder school track meet for Elementary Schools going into the High Schools in the district. They went through the process of finding the fastest kids in each participating class in each grade. I didn't expect to not come in last. I didn't question it when I was called into the office to be given a shirt the day of the track meet, and was sent along with everyone else. I wasn't told at all what was going on until I was called to run with kids from other Elementary Schools that actually had severe physical/developmental disorders. We all got a blue ribbon after, my main it just as far a the closest trash can. I had no choice than go through with it, and get out of the view of the other students as fast as I could. This changed the way I see myself immediately. People are way more likely to jump to assumpations about me as an adult than when I was a kid. I'll post again if I find a way to deal with it, other than complaining whenever someone makes themseleves obvious. Purposely getting away from certain people has been the best option so far, but not always possible. One thing I didn't mention at first. My Parents weren't notified at all, and my Dad was pissed. My Teacher that year went out of his way to have my back, and the Principal did too. They would have found out last minute without being able to get me out of the situation.