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
Can a Leopard Change Its Spots?
I don’t believe in stagnation. I like change, but especially the kind of change that allows us to grow and move forward. I think the
December 2, 2019
There Are Many Ways to Help
In the over-exaggerated world of movies and television, helping someone with addiction can look really heroic and ever-absorbing. I recall scenes of people setting up
November 25, 2019
Panel Discussion: Multiple Perspectives on Proposed Wisconsin Child Welfare Legislation – University of Wisconsin Madison School of Social Work
I was honored today to be included in a panel discussion regarding the eight (8) proposed Wisconsin Assembly Bills impacting adoption, foster care, and termination
November 21, 2019
Be Kind… to Yourself
One of the bleakest aspects of early recovery was the feeling of guilt and shame over the damage I’d done to my loved ones. Once
November 19, 2019
A Radical, Unique Approach to Recovery
I’ve been immersed in the world of recovery for many years and I’ve come to the realization that this is my life passion. In addition,
November 13, 2019
On Checking Out
In the beginning it has never occurred to me that my substance use was akin to checking out of life. I thought I was just
November 10, 2019
Deadly Secrets
I offer the following as part of National Adoption Month 2019. I’ve written about secrets before, but it’s an important topic to remind myself and
November 2, 2019
Death and Addiction
I try to keep my writing as upbeat as I can, but I also cannot dismiss the reality of someone living in active substance use
October 27, 2019
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