On the cover: Author, Advocate/Activist, Survivor & Acting extra Lee Roberts: The goal was to unmask some of the most prominent advocates from around the globe, as an individual, in a personal light with their family, friends and loved ones behind closed doors; allowing the public to see for the first time the individual behind the mask of an advocate.
The cover features Chicago advocate, public speaker and survivor Patrick Dati. As a child, Dati was bullied by his older brothers and raped at 9 years old by serial killer John Wayne Gacy.
Both women spoke highly of Dati. 'It takes courage to stand up and be who you are, to be true to oneself. Patrick is not only a survivor, but an incredible inspiration to all male survivors across the globe. We are honored to choose Patrick for this special gold edition cover of UnMasked. We are also blessed to call him our friend."
I Am Beautiful is intended to help men, women and children who have been affected by sexual abuse by publishing real stories. The goal is to honor the strength, spirit and courage of survivors by empowering them to speak out against the abuse they have endured and see their true self; as they are, beautiful!