The Miracle Cure: The Intersection of Relinquishment and Addiction
Living the way I lived, I was bound to implode one way or another. Being in this constant conflict with myself and having a perpetual
March 30, 2021
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Finding Reality, Finding Self: The Intersection of Relinquishment and Addiction
I used to say that Reality is my Higher Power. Higher Power is a 12-step-program concept that says you have to believe in something other
March 24, 2021
Adoptee Paths to Recovery Virtual Support Meetings
Adoptee Paths to Recovery Support Meetings are non-denominational and based on the philosophy that adoptees experiencing any type of addiction (substance-related and/or behavioral) have much
March 13, 2021
The Adoption Game :
The Intersection of Relinquishment and Addiction
Accepting that you were relinquished isn’t easy at best, but having to play the Adoption Game is what makes the trauma that much more complicated.
March 3, 2021
I am Unique. So Are You: At The Intersection of Relinquishment and Addiction
A while ago, when I was an active member of a 12-step program, I was constantly bombarded with the information that I was not “terminally
February 15, 2021
Relinquishee/Adoptee and Addiction/Recovery Podcast Resources – Part 2
From the AA Beyond Belief Website: “AA Beyond Belief is is website and podcast, but it’s much more than that. AA Beyond Belief is a
February 11, 2021
Relinquishee/Adoptee and Addiction/Recovery Podcast Resources
Haley Radke of Adoptees On is a fellow adoptee who has been creating lively and informative podcast dialogues for adoptees for years. This from the
February 10, 2021
What Came First – The Addiction or the Trauma?
Where Am I Going Next?
I have no way of knowing if I would be a person suffering – and now recovered – from addiction had I had a different
February 3, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 7 of 7
What Will Sustain You?
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 28, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 6 of 7
Find Your Philosophy
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 27, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 5 of 7
Finding your BLUE MIND
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 26, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 4 of 7
Unstuck Yourself
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 25, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 3 of 7
Finding Your People
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 24, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 2 of 7
Words Matter
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 23, 2021
Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible? Essay 1 of 7
What Makes Me Qualified to Write About Spirituality?
David B. Bohl is a relinquishee and adoptee, a professional independent addiction and recovery consultant, and a former consumer of substance use disorder and mental
January 22, 2021
Spirituality Lab Guest Series: Is Secular Spirituality Even Possible?
A catalyst, immersionist, chronic malcontent, empath, conscientious persister, solitudinarian, itinerant introvert, and often complexly hypervigilant, David B. Bohl is also a relinquishee and adoptee, a
January 21, 2021
Relinquishment (Adoption) and Addiction (Recovery) –
Your Kaleidoscope
Before fighting your demons challenges, you need to know your demons challenges. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges for someone who has the double-whammy of
January 15, 2021
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
