For many people, the answer to this question is a mixture of memories, feelings and emotions. When we leave our home town or city, we undoubtedly take with us a sense of who we are and where we came from. For some, this sense of identity may be strongest in relation to our friends and family members who we've left behind. Leaving also signifies a shift in our life - it's as if we're starting anew, learning new things and conquering new challenges. In some cases, it can be difficult to move on from the place where we lived our entire lives; whether that's because we lack the courage or motivation to do so, or because maintaining contact with those who remain there becomes too difficult.
However, even if we don't have strong ties to the place where we live now or in the past, leaving nonetheless leaves a mark on us. Our experiences there – good and bad – sculpt our character into something unique; no place can be replicated exactly, so