Hiraeth: a feeble attempt to visualize a home

Hiraeth (noun.): a deep yearning for something, someone, or somewhere. A homesickness for a home you cannot return to, a home which maybe never was, the lost places of your past, and a home you have never been.

What is a home? For someone struggling with homelessness, it’s a roof over their head. For someone thousands of miles away from their homeland, it may be the familiar scent of a childhood meal. For those in an abusive relationship or a chaotic household, home is somewhere they find peace and calmness. Home might mean friendship, connections, and communities for those who recently relocated.