Happy Winter Solstice!
The Winter Solstice allows us a unique opportunity: to actually CELEBRATE the darkness of the day. Where I live, we’ll experience only 9 hours and
December 21, 2020
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Take It Slow
“Many attempts at change fail because people hope to leap directly from the good intention to the final conclusion”—was an inspirational quote I read regarding
December 16, 2020
Quit Fitting In
Back when I first got sober, I knew that I was giving up a certain lifestyle that no longer suited me. I wish I could
December 9, 2020
Addiction and Addiction Recovery Professionals: Helping the Helper
In the past few months, the number of people falling victim to addiction has increased in numbers – to truly epidemic proportion. As we fight
December 2, 2020
Please Take Charge of Your Own Recovery, and NOW
Once in a while, I’ll come across someone who got sober without the help of Alcoholics Anonymous or any other program. Often it was a
November 24, 2020
On Adoption and Addiction – Indiana Adoptee Network Happy Hour
Thanks to the Indiana Adoptee Network for hosting me at their weekly Adoptee Happy Hour, and to all those who took time out of their
November 21, 2020
On Adoption and Addiction – Research Citations/ Readings
Additional Reading How Can We Best Support Relinquishees? (adoptees, fostered and orphaned individuals) David B. Bohl https://davidbbohl.com/how-can-we-best-support-relinquishees/ Relinquishment/Adoption and Addiction/Recovery: I am Much More Than
November 20, 2020
PLEASE JOIN ME FOR AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION: ADOPTION AND ADDICTION
Please join me this Friday, November 20th, at 7:00 PM Eastern, 6:00 pm Central, 5:00 pm Mountain, 4:00 pm Pacific, as I present at the
November 16, 2020
The Spiritual Axiom Lie
Perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of recovery and one that keeps me up at night from time to time is the concept of
November 16, 2020
Building You Up
For many people, quitting drugs or alcohol might seem like a sentence – no more carefree boozy afternoons, no more unpredictable fun with friends, no
November 9, 2020
This Adoptee Life –
Adoptee Story: David B. Bohl
Many thank yous to Amanda at This Adoptee Life for including my narrative in This Adoptee Life’s Adoptee Stories section. Adoptee Story: David B. Bohl
November 5, 2020
Blind Spots, Misperceptions, and Enigmas
The first time most of us hear about Blind Spot is while learning how to drive. There is an area that is obscured from our
November 2, 2020
Telling Your Story: Act 2 – How to Write Your Story – The Short and Sweet Version
This is Part 2 of 2. Read Telling Your Story: Act 1 here. Many people find journaling and writing out their thoughts helpful, but then
October 27, 2020
Telling Your Story: Act 1
This is Part 1 of 2. Read Telling Your Story: Act 2 – How to Write Your Story – The Short and Sweet Version here.
October 27, 2020
Delusion Confusion: Let’s Get Real
There is no power in delusion. Yet, we keep a lot of delusions around. The reason we keep them is that sometimes they seem to
October 19, 2020
Relapse – You Have Not Failed
It’s a grim reality, but the lockdown has been particularly difficult for people struggling with addiction. Someone with new sobriety is especially vulnerable, as chances
October 12, 2020
Homeschooling Supplies? NOT!
Recently, I saw a picture going around Facebook that made me both sad and angry. Above a shelf filled with wine, there was a poster
October 8, 2020
5 Authors Of Brutally Honest And Surprising Memoirs
Thanks to Sheila O’Neill for including me in the 5 Authors Of Brutally Honest And Surprising Memoirs. Join the discussion on Facebook.
September 30, 2020
Trust Your Reality
I’m sure you’ve been bombarded by all kinds of information given the world that we live in right now. Whether on the news or social
September 29, 2020
Triggers and Relapse:
Delusion and Boredom
“Triggers are social, environmental, or emotional situations that remind people in recovery of their past drug or alcohol use. These cues bring about urges that
September 19, 2020
