Glenda was diagnosed with mental illness several years ago and became a client of the Forensic unit at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. It was during her recovery that Glenda discovered her artistic side and became a published poet and eventually became the editor of the “The Client’s Voice” newsletter. Glenda shares her story with group members, staff, students and the public with the hope of reducing the double stigma of living with a mental illness and being a forensic client. In 2020, Glenda was honoured to be one of The Royal’s Inspiration Award recipients.