u/Foozoolalafdarian420

I (mid 20s male at the time) had an appointment with my therapist. While driving from work to therapy, I realized I had to take a HUGE. I couldn't find parking, today of all days for the first time and it took like 20 minutes. I arrived in the building and the only accessible male's restroom is behind the main lobby which is locked for security and you need to be buzzed in by your therapist. The therapists would only buzz you in if its time for your appointment, as to ensure there is no overlap between patients. The only available restroom prior to the main lobby was the woman's restroom.

I have never used the woman's restroom in my life, but it was between that or shitting on the carpet given that I was already turtle heading. As I walked into the restroom, a woman told me not to go in there. I just figured that she was telling me not to because its not for men. So I went about my business, as quickly as possible while the woman is on the other side of the wall talking shit about me. I finish a stinking poo and use the spray to mask the smell.

I get out and I see that its not one woman, but 2, a sick person (like they are straight up in a hospital, IV bag hanging from a metal pole with wheels, she looks white like a ghost. I feel SO awkward and I'm just like "oh, I didn't know". They weren't mad at all, just completely defeated like the day just took a shit on their lap and left it there. I tried to apologize and hold the bathroom door for them, but with all the IVs and the narrow hallway, I just made things worse.

Looking back at this situation, I genuinely don't know what else I could have done, as I would have NOT made it to any restroom in a nearby building.

TLDR: Had to take a massive shit and used the woman's restroom despite a visibly sick woman needing it.