The Meaning of Home

Your home, or the feeling of home, isn’t always where you live. Home is where you feel safe, and loved. Where you can express yourself through art, music, and clothing however you like without judgement. Home is where friends or family and maybe pets, welcome you and make you feel loved, and give you a sense of belonging. Maybe the place where you live feels like home. Or maybe you feel at home in multiple places, like school, maybe a place you often visit. Personally, I feel at home at my grandparents house. But in some circumstances, people don’t always feel seen or heard where they live. Sometimes they don’t even feel safe. People who live in places that don’t allow them to speak, be seen or recognized, can have a big effect on people's ability to trust others and feel happiness. Some people live in households that aren't a safe environment for them to grow and express themselves. So that’s why everybody should try to help people feel at home, whether it's where they live, or anywhere else, Everybody deserves to feel the meaning of home.