Feeling like you belong in a community can be attributed to many factors. For me personally, I believe knowing you are heard, you are significant and valued, and you have the ability to contribute to the sense of community are all the starting nonnegotiables.
A community is like a little family. Being with a group of people that make you feel connected to and valued is a feeling that is irreplaceable. It creates a space where you know you can speak up and be heard. Your opinions and views are important and so is everyone else’s. Then being able to contribute back to that same community where you felt included is where it comes full circle.
