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Home is Where Your Heart Is

People say “home is where your heart is,” but what does that really mean? To me, it means that home isn’t just about where you live, but about where you feel loved, supported, and cared for. It’s about being surrounded by family, friends, and people who truly care about you. Home is a place where you feel safe and understood. It’s where you can be yourself, knowing you will be accepted no matter what. The people you are close to help you through the hard times and celebrate the good ones. A house is just a building, but a home is made from the love and memories you share with others. You might move from place to place in life, but as long as you have those strong connections with the people you care about, you can always feel at home. Sometimes, home is not a place at all but the people or moments that make you feel happy and supported. It's the love and care you give and receive that turn any place into a true home. In the end, "home is where your heart is" means that home isn't about the perfect house; it’s about the relationships and love that make you feel like you belong.

Araiya

Grade 6

Mississauga, Ontario

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