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    PI: Alluding to the Military Brat Life
    Anna V.
    • Mar 14
    Military Life

    PI: Alluding to the Military Brat Life

    So 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...
    The Choice
    Taryn Frazier
    • Mar 2
    Military Life

    The Choice

    Sometimes the life of a military teen reads like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books. You arrive at your parent’s next...
    Why Sports Are Hard for Us Military Brats and What to Do about It
    ladybughgw
    • Nov 22, 2021
    Military Life

    Why Sports Are Hard for Us Military Brats and What to Do about It

    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...
    Here to Please the People
    katapple05
    • Nov 17, 2021
    Military Life

    Here to Please the People

    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...
    Dear Class of '22
    Loretta
    • Aug 30, 2021
    People

    Dear Class of '22

    Dear 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...
    7 Responses to That One Question
    Matthew Oh
    • Aug 25, 2021
    Military Life

    7 Responses to That One Question

    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...
    Leaving a Lasting Legacy: The Desire to Make a Difference In Our World
    Emma Moris
    • Aug 16, 2021
    Military Life

    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...
    The "TVA" for Military Timelines
    Anna V.
    • Aug 9, 2021
    Experiences

    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...
    The Dark Side of Love: Reciprocation and Safe Soul Searching
    DJ McCoy
    • Jul 27, 2021
    People

    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...
    Bored this Summer? Here are some things for you to try!
    Loretta
    • Jul 12, 2021
    Experiences

    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...
    Facing Failure
    Genevieve Oakley
    • Jun 28, 2021
    Experiences

    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....
    Making an Impact
    Katey W.
    • Jun 21, 2021
    Military Life

    Making an Impact

    I have always loved the comparison between military children and dandelions. Dandelions are comprised of seeds that flow through the air...
    On the Other Side of the Gate
    Taryn Frazier
    • May 5, 2021
    Military Life

    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...
    Alone
    Ian Sparkman
    • Mar 8, 2021
    Military Life

    Alone

    WARNING: This article contains discussion of depression self-harm/suicide. If this makes you uncomfortable, we recommend you sit this...
    10 Holiday Gifts for Military Teens
    Bloom Team
    • Dec 4, 2020
    Military Life

    10 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...
    Managing Stress During Unusual Times
    Caleb Kim
    • Oct 7, 2020
    Military Life

    Managing Stress During Unusual Times

    As 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...
    The 5 Stages of Moving
    Loretta
    • Sep 7, 2020
    Moving

    The 5 Stages of Moving

    The phrase “we are moving” will haunt me until my last day on this dreadful earth. Because of PCS season, many military kids have heard...
    Back to School: Tips to Cope with a New Environment
    Griffin Slover
    • Sep 4, 2020
    Military Life

    Back to School: Tips to Cope with a New Environment

    Sadly enough, it’s back to school season. While this can seem like yet another exhausting chore, it can be dreadful for new students,...
    Still Strong: A Reminder that the World Hasn’t Fallen Apart (And How to Remember It)
    Bennett Solomon
    • Aug 17, 2020
    Military Life

    Still 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...
    Advice from a Previously Shy and Anxious Military Kid: Learning to Adapt to these New Changes
    Emma Moris
    • Aug 12, 2020
    Military Life

    Advice from a Previously Shy and Anxious Military Kid: Learning to Adapt to these New Changes

    As the weeks draw nearer and nearer to what I hope is our upcoming school year, it becomes planting season for lots of military kids....
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