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...

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...

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...

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...

Long time no talk, Bloomers. During my absence, Britney was freed, Squid Games captivated the world, Taylor Swift turned the internet...

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...

Sometimes the life of a military teen reads like one of those Choose Your Own Adventure books. You arrive at your parent’s next...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Love is just amazing. Wonderful, splendid, dangerous. Yes, dangerous. Love, in its entirety, is as dangerous as it is amazing. You have...

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...

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....

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

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

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

(DISCLAIMER: None of the products below are sponsored, these are all real suggestions from real military teens.) The Holiday Season sure...