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Being a military child is such a unique experience. There are so many pros and cons to it. I moved so many times that I couldn’t imagine what life outside of being a military child is like. Staying in one home to grow up in has always been a dream, but I never considered how lucky I am to meet the people I’ve met and see the places I’ve seen. I am content with my life as a military child because even though I’ve fallen into many different states of emotions the outlook on my life is still amazing. I have switched schools 13 different times, one of which I came back to, lived in three different states, and three different countries. I am incredibly grateful for that, but at the same time I crave having the opportunity to have a “forever friend” by my side or a childhood home. It’s a difficult lifestyle to live by and I can go on and on about the good and the bad, but that’s life and it’s introduced me to many different things that a civilian child wouldn’t be introduced to. Our experiences are different and sometimes difficult, but it’s acknowledged so we know we’re not alone.