by Roger Jones | Nov 3, 2020 | WGA Blog
We don’t all struggle with boundaries in the same way. Some of us have so many boundaries that it is difficult to be known and loved. Others have so few boundaries that they can’t say no and are consequently spread really thin. And sometimes we have boundaries, but...
by Roger Jones | Oct 13, 2020 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
We are pleased to have a special guest speaker at WGA’s weekly support group meeting this week. Dr. Julia Sadusky coauthored the book Emerging Gender Identities: Understanding the Diverse Experiences of Today’s Youth, along with Dr. Mark Yarhouse. She will be...
by Roger Jones | Sep 15, 2020 | WGA Blog
When dealing with stress, busy-ness, or weariness (or all 3), one’s good and helpful practices of self-care are typically one of the first things to go out the window. During the last 6+ months of this pandemic, I’ve noticed that I am more weary than is typical for...
by Roger Jones | Aug 18, 2020 | Addiction, WGA Blog
In his book, Don’t Call It Love, Patrick Carnes writes about sex addiction… both how the problem develops and what recovery looks like. In Chapter 7, he shares a list comparing Addictive Behavior with Healthy Behavior, as these relate to sexuality. Here are a few of...
by Roger Jones | Jul 21, 2020 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
Don’t Freak Out This is easier said than done. Most people today know and love others within the LGBTQ+ Community. Hearing this news from your child can feel very different than hearing it from a friend or distant family relation. This “coming out” that your child has...