As I have written before, being a military brat comes with some unique problems. However, never once have I wished for a different life. When I turned 10, I joyfully went to get my ID (a major moment in any military brat's life). I moved 10 times before turning 17, endured two deployments and have seen countless places -- all thanks to the US Air Force.

That is why I find it incredibly offensive, and take it personally, when I hear people speak ill of our men and women in uniform. I especially take offense when I listen to them speak negatively of this life that I have come to love so dearly.

Just this past April, durning an episode of "Teen Mom 2," Jo Rivera was discussing with his then-girlfriend how he felt about the fact that his ex-girlfriend was married to a man in the military, making his son a military brat.

Now, Jo is entitled to this opinion, and I understand that he is concerned for his son. He is correct in saying that having a loved one be gone for long periods of time is really hard. However, as someone who has gone through two deployments, I can testify that while the person might not be physically present, the miracle of technology means that they are not "in and out of your life"

People may think that military kids are not as smart as other kids, that we live unstable lives, or that we don't deserve to move as much as we do or live the life that we do.

Here is what the military life has given me. It has given me the opportunity to attend three high schools that allowed me to meet amazing people. It has taught me how to be independent and how to say goodbye. I have learned how to live in different countries and how to navigate in places where people speak another language. It taught me manners. It created my work ethic and a sense of patriotism that runs deep. I will forever be thankful for this life I have been given. The question is, will you stand alongside military children and support them?