Hello there. I’ve downloaded this app today (always thought it’d be helpful to have a sobriety counter) and to my liking I also noticed there’s a community coming with it. Cool!
I’m 37yrs old, male, out of Switzerland and I’m an addict. I was raised by my loving parents and had a very good childhood. Did school, studies got a good job. I had a very “normal” life without too much to worry about until I met the devil (substance) for the first time in my life at the age of 32. My using career skyrocketed and I lost control quickly. What followed was 4 years of using and trying to maintain my facade (i.e. keeping my job etc.) In August last year I hit rock bottom and finally decided to get help (surrender). I spent 2 months in rehab (best decision in my life). After rehab I got to know NA and since 1 year I go to meetings once/twice a week and recently started working on the 12 steps of recovery.
I have managed to stay clean for 9months and had my first relapse in summer this year. It all started with allowing myself a beer 
After this “incident” I got back on the clean-train however, I have been relapsing once a month. It takes me 3 weeks to fully recovered mentally and physically and when I feel best that’s when it gets dangerous for me. Had my last relapse last Monday. The consequences are quite bad nonetheless, I’m working on my never ending journey of recovery. I am motivated. Had a good conversation with my sponsor today.
I hope to get involved in some good conversation on here and I’m looking forward to learning from you on how you deal with your problems.
Being clean is beautiful 
