What happens when a teen boy's smile hides a storm? When laughter masks the silent cry for help? In Unmasking Me, Joe Gray doesn't just tell his story, he opens the door for millions of teens, young adults, and families struggling in silence. With powerful honesty, this memoir traces Joe's journey from inner chaos and hidden anxiety to hope, healing, and the courage to live unmasked.
This book is for every teen who's felt misunderstood. Every young man battling depression behind closed doors. Every student who shows up with a brave face while their soul feels like it's crumbling. It's also for every educator, parent, counselor, and youth worker searching for real, relatable tools to guide the next generation.
In this truth-filled and soul-stirring book, Joe Gray, founder of the GraySpace Foundation, peels back the layers of silent pain, internal wars, and the invisible masks many young people wear just to survive. Through real stories, vulnerable reflections, and practical tools, this book becomes a voice for every teen, young adult, and adolescent who has ever felt stuck in their thoughts, trapped by fear, or unsure how to ask for help.
From battling negative self-talk and recognizing unhealthy coping mechanisms to choosing hope, truth, and healing, Unmasking Me walks readers through the messy, beautiful, often painful journey of reclaiming their mental health. With chapters like "When Escape Becomes an Addiction," "Pain in the Mirror," and "Taking Ownership of Your Mental Health," this book doesn't sugarcoat the struggle, it shows you how to rise from it. Inside, you'll also find:
Reflection prompts and journaling exercises to help you process emotions and build resilience. Practical mental health tools from the GraySpace Toolkit used in real-life mentorship, community programs, and global summits. Stories that remind you that you're not alone and you're stronger than you know.
Joe Gray's personal transformation and his passion for mental health advocacy have birthed the GraySpace Foundation, a movement creating safe spaces, mentorship programs, basketball summits, school visits, and youth-led initiatives around the world. This book is part of that mission. If you've ever felt invisible, voiceless, or unsure of your worth, this book was written for you.
Join the movement. Unmask the pain. Reclaim your power. Live free.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Coach Joseph Gray Jr. is a passionate educator, mental health advocate, and mentor, dedicated to empowering young people through his work both inside and outside the classroom. As the GraySpace Foundation, which focuses on mental health advocacy for teens, young adults, adolescents and the founder of Tru2You, a youth engagement organization, Joseph strives to create inclusive spaces for self-expression, confidence-building, and healing. A #1 Amazon International Bestselling Author, his book Unmasking Me: Lost in My Head, Stuck in My Thoughts draws from his personal experiences to guide others toward resilience and mental health recovery. Joseph's mission is to amplify the voices of youth, break mental health stigmas, and provide hope and strength to future generations.
As an educator, author, and mental health advocate, Joseph Gray Jr. has established himself as a trusted figure in the fight for youth empowerment and mental health awareness. Through the foundation, he is committed to offering a platform for young people to speak openly about their mental health struggles, offering resources for healing, and raising awareness about the importance of mental health in youth development. With GraySpace, Joseph seeks to empower the next generation to break free from the stigma surrounding mental health and take charge of their well-being. Visit www.grayspacefoundation.org.
