What is friendship to military children? | Amber Aubas | TEDxYouth@LakeOlmstead

Amber is currently creating a program at her school named Wolfpack Ambassadors to help integrate new students into her school. She strives to make new students feel welcome and explains her thought process in this TEDx talk. Amber Aubas is a Senior at Greenbrier High School. She is a daughter of a Retired Military Lieutenant Colonel. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@wassupmydudes8320]

Personally, as a military kid there’s a bond between military kids that most kids don’t have. You can know a military kid for a month and be best friends because it happens so insanely fast

[@nataliaNOTnatalie]

No because you’re completely right. I don’t live in the same place as my best friend anymore, I met her mid-2022, and we basically became best friends a month later, especially when school started.

[@Walkingclowneliastreetagain]

As a military kid I never see families like mine or people who are going through the same thing, this made me feel so seen. Thank you 🫶

[@johnelling2597]

Navy brat moved 10 times from the age of 5 to 19. In military housing at least 2 or 3 familes are in each unit. Evently trying to make connection might not be worth it, if you know your going to move again. Civilians cant comprehend reajustment continuelly, but there is a advantage to getting this type of programming, i can cut ties and move when ever need be.

[@_---__]

As a Soldier in the Army PCSing every two years she was spot on. Great job Amber, you are so intelligent and well spoken 👏🏿! Keep up the great work.

[@cidishappy]

Awesome Job...AMBER!!! I am sooo proud of you!! Continue to share the message of love!! Smooches!

[@RobertDW1]

This is exactly why my Mom moved to California and joined the Army National Guard. She didn’t want to travel a lot she just wanted to stay in one place. My Dad was in the Infantry but eventually joined the National Guard My Brother followed in Dad’s footsteps by joining the Infantry and at some point joined the National Guard while my Sister joined the Air Force. Last year my Brother brought his Vietnam Veteran Friend over for Thanksgiving and I heard he’s coming again tomorrow.

[@dorismitchell7284]

I LOVE this beautiful message! Great job Amber. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@lovehawkins2139]

Beautiful message! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@taedrew1895]

I LOVE THIS! What a beautiful message

[@thesydniperry]

Great job Amber!!!

[@berlindapontoo-brown6595]

Awesome and so very true.

[@yolandawright1036]

Awesome job! So proud of you. ❤️

[@freemygrandma8752]

Hard to feel or get close to anybody.

[@johnelling2597]

4 years in the Navy and i was at 13 temporary location different places to sleep at. I still feel i cant fit into the civilian world 12 years later.

[@lily.withaY]

this is soooooo true 😭😭😭☹️

[@billnye8859]

Is this a high school presentation or TeD talk?!

[@catholicfemininity2126]

There are many ways to show Jesus that you love him, starting with being good to your family members or the people around you. If someone is lonely, show compassion and reach out. You never know if you're gonna be alone someday and you'd want someone to do the same for you.