2025/Matthew-

When I think of home I remember where I lived in California. My family also feels the same way as I do and talk about how they missed their home. Even though I live somewhere else that house still feels like my home and that is the only place I had many memories.

The reason this place feels like home to me is because I lived in that house for over ten years. I grew up there with my family. I was there often but whenever I was gone and came back, it still felt like a comfortable place to come back to because I was familiar and where I knew many people.

Another reason is the memories I have. Since I lived with family and many friends I had many great moments and memories. A lot of the things I learned were from that place and also mistakes that I learned from.

The third reason is because of family and friends. I lived in a small town so a lot of time was spent with friends that I grew up with and trusted. There was also a family nearby to talk to and to get help from.

Home is a place where you have the most memories and feel comfortable in. Growing up there made me who I am today and I still remember the time I lived there. Even though I do not live at “home,” I will always remember it and understand that it made me who I am.