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More Than Just Students and Teachers
Every teenage student experiences immense academic pressure. The pressure of having to succeed in school, of getting the grades, of...
Emily A.
Nov 23, 2022


How to Become a Superstar: An Interview with Author David Lee
The 2022 Military Child of the Year, accomplished violin player, and founder and president of Music Echoes, David Lee, is also the author...
Moira J.
Nov 7, 2022


She Doesn't Even Go Here
I think we can all agree that being a military child is one of the most chaotic and unstable things in the whole world. A lot of the...
melizabethr2004
Oct 21, 2022


5 Positive Interview Tips!
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 55.3% of people ages 16-24 were working in July 2022. For many teens, a job is an...
Cecelia T.
Oct 17, 2022


"Move (Keep Walkin')"
Some of you may recognize the title of this piece to also be the name of a song: “Move (Keep Walkin’)” by TobyMac. If you don’t recognize...
Elisabeth H.
Oct 7, 2022


Driving as a Military Brat
Almost exactly a year ago, my family and I moved back to the U.S. from Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The two years we spent overseas...
Cecelia T.
Aug 24, 2022


I Hate Motivational Posters: The Emotions of Extended Deployments
Nothing irks me more than those silly “You can do it!” posters. Sometimes nothing but negativity spews out of my mouth, and I feel like I...
Lorelei H.
Aug 5, 2022


What I have learned as an LGBTQ+ Military Kid
When I first realized I was not straight in middle school, I felt very alone. I didn't have many friends, and I lived on a military base...
jraia3
Jun 27, 2022


10 Ways to Alleviate Stress During Deployments
When you’re a military kid, having your family member deployed can be heartbreaking. Not being able to see them as often and not hearing...
Lorelei H.
May 30, 2022


My Experience with Applying to College
Long time no talk, Bloomers. During my absence, Britney was freed, Squid Games captivated the world, Taylor Swift turned the internet...
Genevieve O.
May 18, 2022


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...
Anna V.
Mar 14, 2022


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...
jraia3
Mar 2, 2022


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...
Hadley W.
Nov 22, 2021


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...
Katie A.
Nov 17, 2021


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...
Loretta S.
Aug 30, 2021


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...
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Aug 25, 2021


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


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


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


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
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