top of page
blog



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...
-
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


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


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


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


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...
Bloom Team
Dec 4, 2020


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...
Caleb K.
Oct 7, 2020


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...
Loretta S.
Sep 7, 2020


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,...
Griffin S.
Sep 4, 2020


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...
Bennett Solomon
Aug 17, 2020
bottom of page
.png)





