Resources

There are many reasons why people come to WGA: unresolved abuse, addiction to pornography, unwanted sexual attractions, etc. We believe that all of these outward expressions relate to wanting to kill or escape from the pain of our past and all the emotions that are normally associated with that pain. We believe that those emotions arise because of unmet needs, i.e. love, acceptance, respect, touch and being cared for.

Outward actions:	Codependence Suicidal thoughts/actions Emotional Apathy Self mutilation Addictions to: Food, Drugs/alcohol/caffeine, Sex, Fantasy, etc
Emotions:	Pain Fear Anger Loneliness, etc
Unmet needs:	To be Loved To be Accepted To be Touched To be Respected To be Cared For

WGA believes that no matter what the outward action one is struggling with the roots are the same for all issues. Since the roots are the same we believe that talking to others that have had similar experiences can be helpful to everyone involved. While the roots are the same, the manifestations of those roots are as varied as there are people in the world. Since this is the case, the ways to pursue healing are also varied. The core issues listed on the left hand side of the page talk more specifically about a particular issue and give tips on how to pursue healing in each area. We do not believe that these articles are a substitute for talking to safe people and being in community, but they are a good start to understanding what may be happening to you in your life.