Being a military child is rough! You have to go through many challenges, whether it is moving to a new state or country, leaving friends and family, or going to a new school. All these things take courage. You have to be very brave to endure all of the changes of being a military child.

The first challenge I faced was moving to a new state. When I was two, we left California and moved to Texas. I remember the time I spent in California because my mom has shared these special memories with me. That was the first time I had to move away from my home and the people I love. Our second relocation was when we moved to Georgia after being in Texas for about eight years. It was difficult leaving the first home I remember, because I knew lots of people and I made many friends. I have so many fun memories of the different places I visited. This caused me to feel very sad. I had to teach myself that it is okay to be sad, but it’s also better to get through tough challenges and be happy.

Another challenge I faced as a military child was leaving friends and family. Like when I was two and I moved to Texas. I had to leave all of my family members in California. I had to move even though I only lived with them for two years. Then when I left Texas to go to Georgia, I had to leave all my friends that I spent time with, made memories with, and played with. I also had to leave my grandparents that were the only family that I had in Texas. Since they were the only family that I have outside of California, I have no more family members that I lived close to visit.

The last challenge that I have faced so far as a military child was going to a new school. When I came to Georgia, I went to E.A. White. I was nervous because I knew nothing about the school, and I had to go to a new class with new people. That took a lot of courage because not everyone always moves to go to new schools with new people. It took a while for me to feel comfortable in the school. I had to get used to the new environment in the school, the people, and the way they did things as a military school.

Being a military child is hard because of the many challenges we face along the way. For example, moving, leaving friends and family, going to a new school, and much more. All the challenges caused me to be brave and independent. I know having the courage to endure these challenges has impacted my life in a positive way.