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What does home mean to you?

My house is a structure with four walls and a roof, but my home is where all my valued memories with the people I love are. To me, home isn’t just the place where I sleep, it’s any place where I feel happy and proud to be myself. Every home is unique, with its own traditions, people, and experiences, making each one different. The saying "I feel right at home" perfectly describes what home means to me. It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe, because it’s different for everyone. In my opinion, the feeling of home is a sense of belonging and joy. Everyone needs a special space where they feel safe and loved. My home has helped me grow and learn, by providing a personal space meant just for me. This is where I first learned to talk, ride a bike, and do everything I know today. There is so much that I’ve learned here, yet still so much more skills to master. I remember moving into my new home and wondering if I’d ever get used to living here. Over time, I’ve created so many new memories and traditions here, and I can't picture being anywhere else. This made me realize that home was never a place. Home is the feeling of love and joy. There's no place I'd rather be than home.

Kunjal

Grade 6

Mississauga, Ontario

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