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Packing up the memories of our first home

Our old neighbours formed the village that helped to raise our children

ST ILLUSTRATION: MIEL
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When my husband and I first brought up the idea of moving to a new home to our children several years ago, we were met with vehement protests from the older two.

"I love our home. I cannot imagine living anywhere else," said my daughter, now 12.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 03, 2021, with the headline Packing up the memories of our first home. Subscribe