Thursday, February 5, 2026

Indoor Sports Season Is Total Hell

Truly, truly is.
Scary Mommy Daily
Feb. 5, 2026
Indoor Sports Season Is Hell
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Indoor Sports Season Is Hell

"It's indoor season for youth sports moms, and I need to tell you something: We are not ok," writes Samm Davidson in this oldie-but-goodie piece that I feel deeply in my bones.

She continues: "Each basketball game, I'm immediately assaulted with the harsh aromas of sweat and body odor as I prop open the gym doors and finagled my way through the crowd full of basketball players and their families. As I make my way into the stands and settle into my seat, I brace for the unavoidable nervous system assault specifically provided by youth indoor sports. Where venues are packed, and voices of overly passionate parents echo loudly while I try to survive."

Sound familiar? It does to me!

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Indoor Sports Season Is Total Hell

Truly, truly is. Feb. 5, 2026 hard pass Indoor Sports Season Is Hell "It's indoor season for youth sports moms, and I need ...