“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! |