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Clem Martini and Olivier Martini both collaborated to create a memoir with both visual and written aspects. Both work together to successfully give the readers a chance to see their life with mental illness. Action page by Thong Truong

Olivier Martini
The visuals of the graphic memoir are created by Olivier. His style and use of imagery assists in showing the deep moments that the family experiences. At times, it could just illustrate one small moment or it could even show a particular event. His artwork would become an outlet for him to express his emotions through his time with mental illness. One unique part about this memoir is that the visual aspect is based on Olivier's perspective while the written is part of Clem's perspective

Clem Martini
The written aspect of the graphic memoir are written by Clem. He shares his experiences of having family with mental illness and their journey through it. What made the memoir so impactful is that he also talks about the flaws in the Canadian health system. Having two perspectives in the memoir, they often come together to work on showing how important some of their moments are together. Most of the time, Olivier's visuals exhibit his emotions for a certain event and sets the foundations for it. Clem's written parts come after to be more descriptive with the details in the event while showing his emotions for it. This can be seen where Ben commits suicide.

Useful Links
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/canada-must-address-the-problem-of-long-waits-for-medical-care/article34056251/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/calgary-author-clem-martini-on-the-unravelling-a-graphic-memoir-of-his-familys-struggle-with-his-mothersdementia/article36019788/