The Short Version
Ben and Jess hit rock bottom and nearly lost everything. When there was no hope left, they reached out to God and promised to come back and rescue others if they could be saved. This began their hard work of recovery. Over time, they found restoration, purpose, and a calling to go back into the darkness to pull others out. Today they lead We Fight Monsters, coordinating with Law Enforcement (LE), clinicians, and community partners to rescue victims, accelerate recovery, and build long-term restoration.
The Long Story
Before
A slow slide into addiction. Shame, secrecy, burned bridges. The people who loved them did not know how to help, and they did not know how to ask.
Rock Bottom
The moment when the costs were no longer ignorable. Isolation. Legal and health risks mounting. The realization that continuing meant losing their life.
Turning Point
A conversation that cut through the fog, a door opened by someone who would not give up, and a decision to accept help. This is where courage began: admitting the truth, choosing safety, and stepping into care.
Recovery
Detox and stabilization, then months of structure with therapy, accountability, and new rhythms. Clean-up, making amends the right way, rebuilding trust one honest day at a time.
Restoration
Work, mentors, community, and faith, all to learn that purpose is stronger than shame. They went from surviving to serving.
The Call
If rescue saved Ben and Jess’s life, purpose gave it direction. They chose to fight for people still trapped. That choice became We Fight Monsters.
How Ben and Jess Fight
People over headlines
Every person is a name, not a number.
Lawful operations
Always with partners, never vigilantism - pushing the envelope.
Accountability
Plans, documentation, and After-Action Reports (AARs) that improve the work.
Dignity and consent
Privacy protected. Survivors lead their own decisions.
Hope with a plan
We do not just pull people out. We walk with them through R³: Rescue, Recovery, Restoration.
Ben’s Experience Shaped a Model that Works:
- Rescue: field operations with LE and self-referrals through a 24/7 hotline and intake.
- Recovery: 0 to 6 months of medical care, therapy, legal protection, and stable rhythms.
- Restoration: 6 to 24 months at Oak Farms with skills, paid apprenticeships, and savings at graduation.
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Hundreds helped through WFM operations and partner networks.
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Faster time from first tip to safe bed.
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Rising transitions into Restoration and sustained stability.
