Ben, from Fannystelle, Manitoba Canada, had an extremely rough start in his first home with his biological family. He was abused at the hand of his step dad, so he was removed by child and family services for his safety.
Bensen, or Ben was nursed back to health in foster care, and placed in a new family at seven years old.
He admits he was an angry teen, taking on negativity in his life to cope. But as an adult he’s done the hard work to make positive change for himself despite living with triggers on his body that remind him of what he’s endured.
Ben speaks of breaking the cycle of abuse when raising his own daughter, thanking his foster family for their loving care, and encouraging other adoptees (especially men) to tell their story over and over to try to reduce the pain we sometimes feel.
This is Bensen’s journey.
Ben’s story is eerily familiar. A family we knew had a son named Benny. We brought him home for a weekend in the city and by that evening we had to take him to the hospital. He was in the hospital for a long time. His injuries were the same as Ben’s. If this is the same person I am so glad he is doing well. He was a brave wonderful little boy.