I think most of us would be surprised at how many sisters in Relief Society do not feel like they belong. Most of us have felt that way at one time or another. It is often even more pronounced in areas where there is constant change such as college wards or military wards. Our Relief Society recently underwent a change of presidencies. The previous presidency was made up of a variety of ages and ethnicity. The new presidency is all very young mothers who previously did not attend Relief Society. It is difficult for the older sisters to feel they are represented or understood. I think we have to remember the reason we attend. We attend to be uplifted, edified, instructed and to serve. The Gospel is true and will always be true. Sometimes it is not easy to feel we belong. We just have to believe Heavenly Father does not make mistakes. It is not as if what happens in our lives and the lives of those around us takes him by surprise. If we focus upon others and not upon ourselves, we often find we gradually feel we belong without realizing when it happened.
