It doesn’t matter if you come from the north, south, east, or west or somewhere else in the world completely, all small towns are virtually the same. For me, growing up in a town in Ohio with about 8,500 people was my normal. It wasn’t until I left and moved from one big city to the next that I realized how special it was to come from a small place. Yes, I truly believe it’s special, because there’s nothing else like experiencing childhood in a place where everyone knows you and cares about you, where you can run around town under the stars at 2 a.m. and know you’re safe.
If you also come from a small town, you can probably relate to my upbringing. If you’re still living in your small town, kudos to you, because it takes a certain kind of person (like my family) to embrace it and love it and stay. For many of us, breaking out was all we dreamed of, but even I love going back several times a year to visit. No matter how much I love city life, I will always, always love my hometown. Keep reading to see exactly why.
