I joined a few days ago and had a positive experience so far, but the forum is pretty quiet. Is there more participation in some other part of the web site that I should know about?

I feel like nobody cares if I stay clean or not ...

The forums can sometimes be quiet, but I'm sure people are reading and following along on your threads. We do care!

For me the forums were a gateway to more real connection, through private chat, phone conversations, and eventually meeting in person. It was a huge help to slowly get used to opening up. Now I'm in touch with other members over the phone, almost every day.
There are some members who don't post much but are pretty active in private chat. If you're not verified yet, maybe try doing that and see who you can connect to. Or if you come across someone whose story resonates with you, send them a PM.

Got it. Thank you!