Who is Lizzie Gladwell?
Lizzie was a beautiful soul, deeply loved by family and friends. Despite having Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which impacted her understanding and decision-making, Lizzie thrived in a loving home environment. Chronologically a teenager, her functional age was that of a child, making her vulnerable to manipulation. The day after her eighteenth birthday, she was taken from outside her home.
What is FASD?
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition caused by alcohol exposure in the womb, resulting in permanent brain damage that affects thinking, learning, communication and interactions. Affected individuals are suggestible and easily manipulated due to their trusting nature and difficulties with memory and reasoning, making them vulnerable to exploitation, coercion and harm.
A father’s fight against systemic betrayal.
Hear the real story of Jeremy Gladwell, whose daughter Lizzie was taken from outside their home the day after her eighteenth birthday.
Told through both a podcast and blog, Jeremy recounts how Lizzie was isolated, coerced, and exploited, while statutory agencies failed to protect her—ignoring her family’s pleas and enabling the abuse.
Series 1: Episode 1
“In that moment, our daughter was ripped from our care with only the clothes she was wearing from her day at college.”
Series 1: Episode 2
“Our baby will technically be an adult… thank you for the years of laughter and silliness, child Lizzie, bringer of joy.”
Series 1: Episode 3
“When your world is torn apart by the unthinkable, how do you pick up the pieces?”
Series 1: Episode 4
“What would you do if someone you love was suddenly caught in the web of someone else’s control?”
Series 1: Episode 5
“What if the chains that bind a person are not made of metal, but of fear lies and manipulation?”
Series 1: Episode 6
“What would you do if the people you trusted to protect your family were the ones tearing it apart?”
Learn more about the Gladwell Family
Lizzie Gladwell
Lizzie was full of warmth and joy. Deeply loved, she shared a special bond with her family and friends and lit up every room.
Lizzie’s Parents
Jane and Jeremy raised their adopted daughter Lizzie with love, faith, and unwavering strength, facing every challenge with courage and care.