A SENSE OF BELONGING

 A sense of "belonging" is a human need just like the need for food, shelter and a sense of security. A feeling of "belonging" is important in seeing value in life and in coping with intensely painful emotions.

Depending on who you are, you might find value in "belonging" to any one or more of tens of thousands of different groups. It could be a gym, religious group, school, work-setting, 12-step program, family, circle of friends, sorority, fraternity, military, union, social media, gang, political affiliation, or even a membership to the Charles Atlas Champions club. A sense of "belonging" helps a person develop a sense of self and personal identity.

What groups do you choose to belong? Whichever ones they are, it says a lot about your values, and can even help answer the question, "Who am I?"

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Two amazing young women, who are sisters, supporting Stooltime Counseling! Thank you, Samantha and Sophia. I appreciate your support.