Over the past two weeks we asked you to share why you stay in the St. Louis region, and you certainly did.
The reasons were varied, but when put together, your submissions on Twitter and Instagram show a fascinating look at what keeps us here.
Below is a sampling of the reasons you shared with us when you told us #WhyIStay.
(And if you're interested in why people across the country have chosen to stay where they are, check out the great national map for our #WhyIStay project).