“Thank you so much for organizing such an incredible event in Charleston. It was truly a joy to attend, and meeting Pam, Perry, and Jill in person made the experience even more special—what a wonderful group of people.”
— Diana H.
“I am still processing everything, but the collective love that I felt amongst the many mothers gathered around the table Friday night was indescribable past the idea that “this is 100% where I am supposed to be, and this is what I am supposed to be doing.”
— Bob N.

What:

FOG Lift is dedicated to helping those affected by adoption overcome F.ear, O.bligation, and G.uilt/G.rief.

We support:

  • Adoptees

  • First/Natural/Biological/Birth parents who placed a child for adoption

  • Adoptive parents and guardians

  • Partners of individuals impacted by adoption

Our mission is to guide you from confusion to confidence through community support and resources.

When:

Dec. 14, 2024

FOG Lift Event Coming to Washington D.C.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

  • Film Screening: "Reckoning with the Primal Wound"

  • Q&A Session with Director Rebecca Autumn Sansom , Dr. Amanda Baden and Dr. Gonda Van Steen

  • Presented by Harvard’s Hellenic Studies Center

    • Engage in an insightful discussion about the film and its themes.

    • Audience members can ask questions and share their thoughts.

Event Highlights

  • Networking Opportunities

  • with esteemed professor Dr. Gonda Van Steen from Kings College who has authored books on Greek adoptions like

    The Battle for Bodies, Hearts, and Minds in Postwar Greece: Social Worker Charles Schermerhorn in Thessaloniki, 1946-1951 (London: Routledge, 2024).

    • Connect with others in the adoption community and share experiences in a supportive environment.

  • Community Support

    • Space for honest feelings, connection, and healing among attendees.

Additional Information

  • Admission: Free private event invite only

  • Transportation: Consider using local climate-friendly transportation options. There is plenty of free car parking at the location.

  • Contact: For more details or questions, email us at foglift1@gmail.com

Next will be the U.K. and Greece

Save the Tentative Dates:

12.2024……………………Bozeman, MT

4.2025……………………..Sheffield, UK

5.2025……………………..Athens, Greece

6.2025……………………..Indianapolis, IN

10.2025…………………..Brisbane, AU

Request a FOG Lift.

foglift1@gmail.com