The Meaning of Home

Home is not just a building. It is a sense of comfort, security and belonging. Although a house is made of materials, home is made of love, memories, and experiences. It is where we can always be ourselves without the fear of being judged. Home is where family and friends come together to support each other. It is where the laughter happens around the dinner table, the muffled conversations after a tiring day, and the feeling of being safe with people who care for us. These are the things that give us an emotional attachment to a place and make it something special. Home is not always the same. As we grow, move, and learn new things, our home can change too. It may be a new city, a set of close friends, or even a community that accepts us for who we are. Ultimately, home is not where we live; it is where we feel valued, understood, and at peace Home is a place with the people that I love and chocolate pudding.

Duncan

Grade 6

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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