Real stories, told by real people.

He paints, sings, song writes, plays the violin, guitar, teaches, and is an advocate for mental health. Benjamin Barnes AKA "Bencasso" joins us, and he's got a story to tell.

From out the darkness, and emerging towards the light. Ben's story involves neglect, abuse, depression, disabilities and attempted suicide. But, in true GIANT AMONGST US fashion, Ben's story provides hope, inspiration, and promise. His desire to create raw and authentic music is a fire in him that keeps burning. Ben gets candid with us and talks about the neglect, and abuse he suffered as a child. With him and his brother being left alone for days, in a padlocked trailer, while mother was out doing her thing.

At around 4 years old, Benjamin picked up the violin. His father taught him how t ...