Additionally, when describing about the impacts of those who are willing to help victims, Lovato compares victims to cars. “You are not a car who goes into a shop and gets fixed immediately, you need ongoing maintenance. There will always be work left to do” (Lovato). This aphorism suggests to the readers that treatment for a mental health illness does not last a day but rather weeks or even years. There will always be an element or condition that needs attention or treatment when suffering from a mental health illness. Hope is provided to the audience that over time, recovery will be possible if the proper support and treatment is given to the individual. Lovato suggests to audience to become advocates for NAMI and participate in organizations
