Lalenya Yahnke, the founder of Clearview Works, has lived a complex life filled with a continuous cycle of abuse from the people she loved. From a young age, she possessed a unique understanding of the darkness that resided within her abusers' souls. Despite the pain they inflicted upon her, Lalenya chose not to hate them but rather to empathize with their struggles. She loved them and longed to help them heal.

Early on, Lalenya discovered that people could only change if they truly desired to do so. She recognized the need for inspiration to ignite this desire for change. However, with her own traumatic experiences and the constant challenges of survival, it seemed impossible for her to find a way to achieve this.

After enduring her second abusive marriage, Lalenya committed to therapy for two and a half years, attending sessions twice a week. She also decided to take an advocate class, which became a turning point in her life. Surprisingly, her mother, one of her biggest abusers, expressed her interest in joining the class. This unexpected twist marked a significant moment for Lalenya.

During the class, a sheriff with fifteen years of experience in dealing with domestic violence, rape, and stalking crimes shared a sobering statistic. She revealed that only 4-6% of individuals caught in abusive cycles actually manage to break free and rehabilitate themselves. Lalenya, with a glimmer of hope, questioned the sheriff, thinking she had misheard the percentage as 46%. However, the sheriff confirmed the low numbers, urging Lalenya not to let them haunt her.

Following her mother's passing in 2016, Lalenya faced numerous failed attempts to find ways to help heal the collective wounds caused by abuse. Despite diligently following Western medicine's advice and undergoing therapy, taking anti-depressants, and receiving lifelong diagnoses, Lalenya's condition deteriorated. Instead of finding relief, she felt sedated and numb, with her health declining due to medication side effects. Chronic pain became a constant companion, and Lalenya realized that Western medicine alone was not the answer.

Desperate for healing, Lalenya sought alternative forms of therapy after leaving Wyoming, a place that served as a constant reminder of the monsters she once feared. Through these unconventional methods, she began to experience true healing. Doctors started rescinding lifelong diagnoses, and Lalenya's journey of recovery continued, although she knew it was far from over.

Two years after leaving Wyoming and losing her mother, Lalenya finally found the strength to go through her mother's belongings. Among them, she discovered a manilla envelope dated on her 7th birthday. Inside, she found a copyrighted design for a self-sustaining greenhouse her mother had envisioned in the 90s. The greenhouse was intended to provide the community with healthy, natural food. Despite her mother's abusive behavior, Lalenya recognized her mother's desire to be a better person and contribute to healing the world.

Witnessing her mother's unsuccessful battle with cancer, Lalenya resolved not to follow the same path of Western medicine. Embracing alternative healing methods and modalities, she experienced significant improvements in her own well-being. Inspired by her personal journey, Lalenya decided to share her life story, exposing the harsh truths about her family and the generational trauma she endured.

However, she soon realized the high costs of alternative healing and the lack of insurance coverage. Considering the sacrifices she and her family had already made for her own healing, Lalenya understood that many others faced similar challenges. With statistics showing a mere 4-6% success rate in breaking free from abusive cycles, she felt compelled to take action.

Thus, Lalenya's mission became clear — to tell her life story in an abstract manner, indirectly educating others about the collateral damage caused by abuse and the generational passing of trauma. She founded the nonprofit organization Clearview Works, taking inspiration from her mother's surname. The name "Clearview" symbolized her mother's longing for clarity, and the greenhouse in her design became the symbol of hope — Clearview Works.

Lalenya plans to document her journey starting on April 1, 2027, riding a motorcycle across the nation. Through this documentary, she aims to raise awareness about alternative healing methods and modalities, opening minds to the possibilities beyond Western medicine. Her ultimate goal is to transform her mother's visionary greenhouse into a trauma rehabilitation center, where individuals seeking healing can find solace and support at little to no cost.

Lalenya firmly believes that healing should be accessible to all, along with the knowledge needed to embark on that journey. She understands that many individuals trapped in abusive cycles feel trapped and overwhelmed by the sacrifices required for healing. By sharing her story and building Clearview Works, Lalenya hopes to break this cycle and offer a path to recovery for those who have lost so much along the way.

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