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Meaning of Home

Everyone has a different meaning of home. Some people think of home as a safe space but not everyone has a safe space or has no space at all. To me home has a huge meaning to me. Home is more than a structure; it is the heartbeat of our life, a place where you can find rest. Home is more than just a house. It’s a place where our hearts find peace, where we can be ourselves without fear. It’s where we feel safe, loved, and understood. While a house may be made of bricks and walls, home is made of feelings, memories, and more. It’s not just the physical space we live in; it’s where we truly belong. Home is also where love lives. It’s where we first learn what it means to care for others, and where we are most deeply cared for. But not everyone has the luxury of having a home, and for those who don’t, it can feel like something is missing. For people who have lost their homes or never had one, there’s an emptiness that only a place to belong can fill. At the end of the day, home is not just a place to live; it’s a place to grow, to heal, and to be loved. It’s where our hearts feel safe, where we are most ourselves, and where we feel we belong. Home is not just where we live—it’s where we thrive. But always remember everyone has a different meaning of home.

GURSIMRAN KAUR

Grade 6

West St Paul, Manitoba

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