Dobama Theater Donates to Ed Keating Center

Nathan Motta and Julie Friedman of Dobama Theatre stopped by the Ed Keating Center to present Marty Taft and Sterling Wagner with a donation check.

Andrea’s Story
My name is Andrea C., and my sobriety date is December 16, 2023. I have a sponsor and a higher power of my understanding. I am the mother of five beautiful daughters. Two of my daughters came through the Jean Marie House and are sober today. They inspired me to enter this program. I am also a proud nana to ten grandchildren whom I dearly love, cherish, and hold close to my heart. I was raised in Garfield Heights and grew up in an amazing, loving family. We went camping, played hockey, and I did well in school. I even made homecoming court. My father was a recovered alcoholic, and growing up, I never imagined addiction would become part of my own story. I began using at the age of 37. I have been married for 43 years, and my husband and I started using together, believing we were in control. Over time, that illusion faded. What began as substance use turned into physical abuse, then verbal abuse. We lost our homes, and eventually, I went to prison. […]