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Sherry
Belonging is a space where I can choose when and how to engage.
Their Story
Sherry values spaces that allow optional engagement. Because frequent moves weaken place-based attachment, she treats "home" less as a fixed location and more as a functional, comfortable setup that supports daily routines. She's especially attuned to spatial structure as a social buffer: shared settings that allow interaction to happen, but never require it.
In Their Words
"I don't have a particularly strong attachment to any specific location as home… It's about enjoying your current environment… I'm pretty independent… I don't really care that much about family being there."
"Home is just a place to rest… I want it to have a good environment and be convenient: food options nearby, easy access to the subway or shopping areas."
"If I can see nice views from home, or if the community has little garden spaces where I can go sit and relax, that feels like home to me."
"Early on, our complex had a kindergarten, you'd know all the kids, it felt open… Later we moved to a very isolated apartment building… I felt very lonely… every time I went home, I felt a bit sad."
Ideal Home
Corners
Sherry's ideal home drawing presents a Chinese inspired chain of small, cozy corners including courtyards, rooftop paths, and shared gardens where she can feel surrounded by people while still keeping interaction optional.
