Creating a sense of belonging among employees is a top priority for every successful company. Top companies invest millions of dollars in repairing a broken onboarding process because they realize the importance of creating an experience where new hires feel like they belong.

Despite the significant financial investments made by companies to create a sense of belonging for employees, belonging is an elusive feeling for many trauma survivors. Many of us don’t feel like we belong anywhere. In this article, we will explore what it means to belong, how trauma affects our ability to belong, and what we can do about it.