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Meaning of Home

Home is more than four walls and a roof; it’s a feeling, a sense of belonging. Home is where we can be our truest selves, free from judgement and share our secrets and thoughts, surrounded by the people and memories that shape us. Home can be a childhood home, a cozy apartment or a person who makes us feel safe. It’s where laughter echoes through the hallways, where we find comfort, and where love is felt in its purest form. Home is not always a physical space. Sometimes, it’s a moment, watching the sunset from the living room window, hearing an old song that gives us that feeling of nostalgia, or talking on and on with someone who understands you. It’s the warmth of a hug after a long day, the scent of your favourite meal cooking in the kitchen. It’s where the small, ordinary moments become the most meaningful. Over the years, the meaning of home has always changed. When I was a little girl, home was just the place that I would come back to after school. The more I grew up, the meaning of home changed entirely. It’s now a place where I feel welcome whether or not it's a physical space or sharing a moment with someone special. It will always be the most important thing to me no matter what I feel. These people and memories made me the person I am today and truly helped me become a better person entirely. Home is where we feel grounded, where we are accepted as we are. It is built not just with bricks, but with love, memories, and a deep sense of connection. No matter how far we roam, home is the place our hearts always find their way back to.

Gauranshi

Grade 6

Waterloo, Ontario

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