Archive · 20 Jun 2025

Home in the Mind: Exploring Identity and Belonging

Home in the Mind: Exploring Identity and Belonging

Imagine a place that feels like home, even if you've never really lived there.

This article is about feeling like you don't fit in cities.

The author shares how they felt out of place in cities, always searching for a sense of belonging.

They felt a stronger pull to a rural 'home' they imagined.

Growing up moving around meant there was no real 'home.'

This made the imagined 'home' even more important.

It's like wondering if you can truly have a 'home' that only exists in your dreams.

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