I've always loved the many different holiday seasons; summer heat fading into the crisp winds of autumn, orange leaves soon to be covered...

When I tell non-military affiliates the number of times I’ve moved, some think it is crazy for my short lifetime. When I tell them I’ve...

Sports are hard, especially for us military kids -- not in the sense that they're more physically taxing for us, but because we don't...

I have had trouble with being a people pleaser for years now; honestly it feels like I have been one for centuries and I’m not even 16...

Life is a beautiful circle of growth and discovery. Summer ending, New beginning. A flower curling, dying, breaking. A flower unfurling,...

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a veteran is anyone who is "a former member of the Armed Forces" -- a veteran is merely...

Watching the cherry blossom petals leave the once full tree, I’ve come to realize something. Military kids are similar to flowers. Like...

As military kids, there's one question that we get asked a lot when meeting new people. I won't say it here, because I'm sure it will...

Recently, the Bloom Instagram posted a question poll asking for advice on how to leave a lasting legacy. The answer I put in the question...

For the first time in my life, I don’t know if I will have a roof over my head. My family is one of the many military families struggling...

I have always loved the comparison between military children and dandelions. Dandelions are comprised of seeds that flow through the air...

Something that I have found to be very comforting as time has gone on is being able to share my story and my experiences. Growing up in...

As a child of two athletes, I was bound to be immersed in the world of sports. Starting at the age of 4, I began playing basketball on a...

I feel as if a military kid is blessed with having a tight community when moving to a base. Within an installation there are a vast range...

College graduation is a big moment for any young adult, but it can feel especially significant to a military kid. My college graduation...

It's your first day at probably your fifth new school. You stare into a sea of faces without names, gaze at the foreign walls covered in...

Life is hard. There is no doubting that. Every day comes with its own battles. In today’s world, life is a lot worse than some could have...

WARNING: This article contains discussion of depression self-harm/suicide. If this makes you uncomfortable, we recommend you sit this...

Recently there’s been a bit of a virus going around (stay safe y'all!). From students to your favorite barista, no one’s life is the...