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What home means to me

A home can mean or represent something unique and different depending on your perspective. To me, a home isn't just a house in which you live, it's much more than that. No matter how old you might be or where you are in life, your home will always be that one place that will forever have a special place, near and dear to your heart. Firstly, home is a part of your identity. Your home represents you in many ways. It is a physical representation of your family’s story. Home is where your life-long journey begins. Every time you walk back into your home, you should be reminded of all the ups and downs in life and how you’ve stayed strong through it all. A home also ages along with its owner. Secondly, home is your place of refuge. When you’re at home, you should feel a sense of safety and security. You should always feel comfortable and accepted when living alongside the people in your home. Your home is your safe place and shield that protects you from the outside world. Lastly, home is where your heart and soul are. It is where you create memories with your family and those who are close to you. Your home should always be filled with laughter, happiness, and harmony. Home is not only where you take shelter for the time being, it is where you belong. As you can see, there are many meanings of home. Home is where love forever resides. It might be where we make mistakes but it's also where we achieve our greatest goals. By now, you can probably tell that there really is no place just like home.

Abisha

Grade 6

Scarborough, Ontario

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