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Kingdom of Beauty: Adventures in Germany

4 days ago

Kingdom of Beauty: Adventures in Germany

When you first think of Germany, what do you think of? I, for one think instantly of the classic snow- covered cottages with the dark woo...

Your Complete and Total Guide to 48 Hours in Budapest

Catherine Mäder

Sep 23

Your Complete and Total Guide to 48 Hours in Budapest

Budapest is the city you’ve been looking for. It has everything: the art, the history, the complex geographic culture, and of course, the...

Germany: Making the Most of a New Move

May 29

Germany: Making the Most of a New Move

It's November 2013 when Dad calls us from Afghanistan, where he has been deployed for the last year. After he comes back next month, we ...

Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid

Catherine Mäder

May 25

Against All Odds, I Found My Home as A Military Kid

Okay, to clarify, this is one of the most emotional topics for me to discuss. Not because it’s a sad one, but because it brings me so muc...

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Bloom takes pride in being a safe platform for military kids to share their stories and be empowered. All of the opinions/beliefs expressed in articles belong solely to the author and are not a reflection of the views of the founders and editors of Bloom. Additionally, we understand the struggles and emotions of being a military child, but are not a mental health resource and are therefore unequipped to administer advice and assistance in that area. If you or a loved one are suffering from depression, abuse, or trauma, please visit our Resources page to find help.

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