Adoption: Start with the Words
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding adoption—the word and its meaning being the first one. What’s in the meaning of a word? One definition
February 19, 2020
You Are Not Alone
Having worked in addiction services for so many years, I know that one of the crucial aspects of solid recovery is how much support a
February 11, 2020
Adoptees in Recovery Meeting at Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12 – 7:30 am
Adoptees in Recovery – Indiana Adoptee Network Conference – September 12, 7:30 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indianapolis Airport 6089 Clarks Creek Rd, Plainfield,
February 5, 2020
Informed Consent: Recovery Should Be In Your Hands Too
One of the successful aspects of recovery is making the person with substance use disorder feel like they matter. Years of addiction can strip anyone
February 4, 2020
My Secular Sobriety Videocast/ Podcast
I was honored to be the guest today of John and Ben at My Secular Sobriety. The general topic was The World Post AA. Check
February 2, 2020
Official Book Review at OnlineBookClub.org: 4 out of 4 Stars
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of “Parallel Universes” by David B. Bohl.] Read the entire review at OnlineBookClub.org. Imagine from your very first memory,
January 30, 2020
Psychology Today Membership
Psychology Today verifies credentials and maintains a database of detailed listings for mental health professionals. Interested in finding out more about the services I offer?
January 29, 2020
The World Post-AA
Are you doomed to a relapse once you leave the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous? No. You are not. Trust me on this—I know of many
January 20, 2020
What’s in a Name?
As someone who mostly eschews labels, I am more and more perplexed by our ability to slap those things onto others and ourselves so eagerly—well
January 13, 2020
David B. Bohl Testimony in Favor of Wisconsin AB 579 which Provides Report of Adoption to Adult Adoptees
I had the honor today of providing testimony at the Wisconsin Senate Public Hearing on Assembly Bill 579, AB 579 will provide access for adult
January 9, 2020
Yes! There Are More Solutions Than Only One
One of the most puzzling aspects of my recovery has been the contradiction that is 12 Step fellowship and recovery. It was a place where
January 6, 2020
Adoptees Connect Featured Sponsors, Partners & Supporters
Many thanks to Adoptees Connect: An Adoptee Centric Connect Group for including me as a Featured Sponsor, Partner & Supporter. Adoptees Connect brings adoptees and
January 2, 2020
Happy Sober New You! Best Wishes for a Healthy 2020
Welcome, again, to that special time of the year of getting bombarded with ads showing the wonders of drinking and getting merry. When are we
December 30, 2019
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Fear is the Number One Enemy
I’ve realized that one of the components of keeping me sober for so long has been fear—in later years, the fear of leaving the rooms
December 22, 2019
What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up?
I bet there’s not one person in the world who would answer the above question with: “A person struggling with addiction!” Yet there are so
December 17, 2019
Relinquishment/Adoption and Addiction/Recovery: I am Much More Than My Story
I don’t want my adoption to define me. In the past, when I was first learning about my history, I became fascinated with where I
December 10, 2019
From The Fix: Jowita Bydlowska writes Happy Destiny or a Life Sentence: Thoughts on Leaving AA
Checkout this great piece by Jowita Bydlowska in The Fix: Happy Destiny or a Life Sentence: Thoughts on Leaving AA I’m honored to
December 6, 2019
David B. Bohl Testimony in Favor of Wisconsin SB 521 which Provides Report of Adoption to Adult Adoptees
I had the honor today of providing testimony at the Wisconsin Senate Public Hearing on Senate Bill 521, SB 521 will provide access for adult
December 5, 2019
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