"Belonging is the opposite of fitting in," says Brené Brown, a research professor, bestselling author, and renowned speaker known for her work on vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Whereas fitting in requires changing who you are, what you do, what you say, what you wear, and how you act, true belonging never asks us to change, hide, or alter anything about ourselves.
In the spirit of this profound and powerful notion, IDEA is launching Realgrams, a space highlighting real stories about who we are and what we’ve experienced. We hope to help strengthen our community with deeper connections, where we all truly belong, and no one “fits in.”
Please watch these stories, and join us in creating a community of belongers.