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Leaving a Lasting Legacy: The Desire to Make a Difference In Our World
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...
Emma M.
Aug 16, 2021


From Sports Cynic to Swiss Soccer Fan
Swiss fans at a Public Viewing event in Zürich Growing up, I had never been a huge fan of watching sports—now that's an understatement—I...
James O.
Aug 11, 2021


The "TVA" for Military Timelines
So I'm sure everyone has at least heard of, if not watched, something of the amazing new Loki series. Whether it's just a trailer you've...
Anna V.
Aug 9, 2021


Lessons from Winter Storm Uri: How Community is Important in a Military Teen's Life
My mom always talks about her one snow day growing up. During a blizzard in Montana, a train exploded and caused the power to go out all...
Nate M.
Aug 2, 2021


Shared Experiences: Military Brat Cousins
When my sister and I were little military brats, there were times when it felt like we were the only ones in the world going through the...
Cecelia T.
Jul 28, 2021


The Dark Side of Love: Reciprocation and Safe Soul Searching
Love is just amazing. Wonderful, splendid, dangerous. Yes, dangerous. Love, in its entirety, is as dangerous as it is amazing. You have...
jraia3
Jul 27, 2021


We Need a Home: A Military Teen's Perspective on the Housing Crisis
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...
jraia3
Jul 14, 2021


Bored this Summer? Here are some things for you to try!
The school year has officially ended and it is finally summer! Now is the time to pick up a hobby that you’ve always wanted to do or to...
Loretta S.
Jul 12, 2021


Military Kids and the "Forever Home" Conundrum
I’m in the middle of a PCS right now. Some people reading this article might also be in the middle of a PCS - beginning one, unpacking...
Maria M.
Jun 30, 2021


Facing Failure
In the hollows of my head, there is a chorus of two. There is a rational voice that speaks reason, so, naturally, I rarely listen to it....
Genevieve O.
Jun 28, 2021


American vs. "Real" Japanese Sushi
I've been super blessed to live in so many different places, and one of the great things about it is enjoying all different kinds of food....
James O.
Jun 23, 2021


Making an Impact
I have always loved the comparison between military children and dandelions. Dandelions are comprised of seeds that flow through the air...
jraia3
Jun 21, 2021


Appreciating the Stories and Experiences of Military Teens
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...
Emma M.
Jun 16, 2021


Sports and Social Development
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...
Makenna Y.
Jun 14, 2021


The Importance of Community
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...
jraia3
Jun 7, 2021


We Will Wait: An Interview with Amy Uptgraft, Creator of the Theatrical Performance "I Will Wait"
(Art by Tim Brumbeloe) There is this melody in our hearts when someone deploys. A father, a mother, a sister, a brother, son, daughter…...
Anna V.
May 26, 2021


The Three Different Types of Friends
I think I can speak for many military kids when I say I don’t like making friends. Being a military kid, the idea of moving again often...
Toddi S.
May 24, 2021


Overseas to Stateside
As a military kid, moving overseas is seen as a sort of common experience. Your parent(s) get orders to go across an ocean and you go...
Loretta S.
May 17, 2021


3 Places to Visit Near Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Nearly two years ago, my father was assigned to Camp Humphreys, South Korea. My family and I decided to move overseas for the first time...
Cecelia T.
May 12, 2021


Making the Team: The Struggles and Triumphs of Athletic Transitions
Everyone loves a good sports story -- from comeback kid to child prodigy, most stories tend to have happy endings. However, one athletic...
Nina A.
May 10, 2021


On the Other Side of the Gate
College graduation is a big moment for any young adult, but it can feel especially significant to a military kid. My college graduation...
jraia3
May 5, 2021


*That* Question
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...
Genevieve O.
May 3, 2021


The Road Ahead from the Month of the Military Child
April is here, which means it's once again time to bust out the essay contests, giveaways, thank you Facebook posts, and purple t-shirts...
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Apr 7, 2021
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