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Hadley W.
Nov 22, 2021
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...
Katie A.
Nov 17, 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...
Loretta S.
Aug 30, 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...
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Aug 25, 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...
Emma M.
Aug 16, 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...
Anna V.
Aug 9, 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...
DJ McCoy
Jul 27, 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...
Loretta S.
Jul 12, 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...
Genevieve O.
Jun 28, 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....
Katey W.
Jun 21, 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...
Taryn F.
May 5, 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...
Bloom Team
Dec 4, 2020
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...
Caleb K.
Oct 7, 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...
Loretta S.
Sep 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...
Griffin S.
Sep 4, 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,...
Bennett Solomon
Aug 17, 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...
Emma M.
Aug 12, 2020
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....
Lillianna R.
Aug 6, 2020
Oh, High School Kiddos
As a rising college freshman, I am about to close this chapter of my life. The beautiful, heart-wrenching, yet life-changing experiences...
Griffin S.
Jul 27, 2020
COVID-19 Mental Health: How to Overcome the Sudden Change
The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the trickiest problems to manage and overcome in the modern world. Since a sufficient vaccine...
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