Two Military Daughters Start Sisterhood For Teens
"During my dad's deployment, it was a really tough time for my family," Hern continues. "And the more we identified with other military youth from across California, we saw they had the same need."
The high school girls, who will start their senior year in the fall, have decided to do something that nobody has done before -- not Pentagon officials, not governors, not mayors (at least, NPR can't find a record of it). They are trying to organize the first major get-together for the children, specifically daughters, of troops who have gone to war.
"We'd like to boost these girls and their self-esteem and their self-confidence," Deakin tells the camera.
"We are growing the sisterhood, with our mantra: unite, inspire, lead," Hern adds.
They call their conference "The Sisterhood of the Traveling BDUs" -- a play on the title of a popular novel and Army speak for battle uniforms.
What amazing young women these are with remarkable spirits and intentions. We often hear about the bad things that teens do, but rarely do we get to see what teens can do when they put their minds to something. Not only did they find each other to support, they want to cast their net wider to make a support system for other teens from military families. What a strong, nurturing thing for them to do!
Check out their video:
Hat tip to Jamison for the link. Found via NPR.
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