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What does home mean to me? Home means warmth of the fire, love and memories. Memories make me happy and feel loved. Home is where I feel safe. I am accepted for who I am and I don’t have to hide anything. Home is a family. My brother, parents, friends, grandparents, my grandparents' pets, and cousins are my family and home. Home is where I belong. Home means fresh smells of freshly baked cookies or food cooking in the oven for dinner. Home means love. I am loved by my family and friends. It means believing in people you care about. It means emotions. I don’t have to hide how I’m truly feeling and people will support me. They will also help me feel better if I’m feeling upset. Home is a feeling. I feel at home when I am with my family and friends. When I feel like I'm at home I get a warm and cozy feeling. That feeling feels good and then I know that where I am and who I'm with is my home. Home isn't a building with 4 walls, a roof, doors and a couple windows. Home isn't a place. Home is people who support you, who love you, and care for you. Home is a family. It's where you belong.

Katelyn

Grade 6

Oakwood/ Mariposa, Ontario

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