Anna V. Mar 14Military LifePI: Alluding to the Military Brat LifeSo one of the coolest things about March is the 14th... why? Because it's PI Day! For those of you out there who are math nerds, the 14th...
Taryn FrazierMar 2Military LifeThe ChoiceSometimes the life of a military teen reads like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books. You arrive at your parent’s next...
ladybughgwNov 22, 2021Military LifeWhy Sports Are Hard for Us Military Brats and What to Do about ItSports are hard, especially for us military kids -- not in the sense that they're more physically taxing for us, but because we don't...
katapple05Nov 17, 2021Military LifeHere to Please the PeopleI 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...
LorettaAug 30, 2021PeopleDear Class of '22Dear Senior Class of 2022, This is it. This is our last year of high school. Congrats! We made it! We’re graduating soon! Do you remember...
Matthew OhAug 25, 2021Military Life7 Responses to That One QuestionAs 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...
Emma MorisAug 16, 2021Military LifeLeaving a Lasting Legacy: The Desire to Make a Difference In Our WorldRecently, the Bloom Instagram posted a question poll asking for advice on how to leave a lasting legacy. The answer I put in the question...
Anna V. Aug 9, 2021ExperiencesThe "TVA" for Military TimelinesSo 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...
DJ McCoyJul 27, 2021PeopleThe Dark Side of Love: Reciprocation and Safe Soul SearchingLove is just amazing. Wonderful, splendid, dangerous. Yes, dangerous. Love, in its entirety, is as dangerous as it is amazing. You have...
LorettaJul 12, 2021ExperiencesBored 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...
Genevieve OakleyJun 28, 2021ExperiencesFacing FailureIn 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....
Katey W.Jun 21, 2021Military LifeMaking an ImpactI have always loved the comparison between military children and dandelions. Dandelions are comprised of seeds that flow through the air...
Taryn FrazierMay 5, 2021Military LifeOn the Other Side of the GateCollege graduation is a big moment for any young adult, but it can feel especially significant to a military kid. My college graduation...
Ian SparkmanMar 8, 2021Military LifeAloneWARNING: This article contains discussion of depression self-harm/suicide. If this makes you uncomfortable, we recommend you sit this...
Bloom TeamDec 4, 2020Military Life10 Holiday Gifts for Military Teens(DISCLAIMER: None of the products below are sponsored, these are all real suggestions from real military teens.) The Holiday Season sure...
Caleb KimOct 7, 2020Military LifeManaging Stress During Unusual TimesAs all of you know, the start of the 2020-2021 school year has been very off-putting. Although we ended the last school year in an online...
LorettaSep 7, 2020MovingThe 5 Stages of MovingThe phrase “we are moving” will haunt me until my last day on this dreadful earth. Because of PCS season, many military kids have heard...
Griffin SloverSep 4, 2020Military LifeBack to School: Tips to Cope with a New EnvironmentSadly enough, it’s back to school season. While this can seem like yet another exhausting chore, it can be dreadful for new students,...
Bennett SolomonAug 17, 2020Military LifeStill Strong: A Reminder that the World Hasn’t Fallen Apart (And How to Remember It)It wouldn’t be very controversial to say that 2020 has thus far been kind of a bummer. Our good ole US of A has been the subject of...
Emma MorisAug 12, 2020Military LifeAdvice from a Previously Shy and Anxious Military Kid: Learning to Adapt to these New ChangesAs the weeks draw nearer and nearer to what I hope is our upcoming school year, it becomes planting season for lots of military kids....