Lewis County Wellness Club

The Lewis County Wellness Club was born from our shared belief that healing happens in community. We’ve both known what it feels like to lose hope—and what it feels like to find it again through connection, honesty, and presence.

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Lauren’s journey began in her early twenties when severe back pain changed everything. Doctors told her a spinal fusion was her only option, but she refused to accept that as her future. Instead, she turned to yoga.  Over time, it became a lifeline. Through movement and breath, she found relief from both physical and emotional pain. The practice helped her manage her body’s limits, calm her mind, and rediscover her strength. Yoga became more than a tool—it became a path toward peace, self-compassion, and living fully in the present.

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Dave’s story began with loss, loneliness, and addiction. At eleven, he was left without a stable home, and by fifteen, after losing his father, he was on his own. What followed was twenty-two years of drug and alcohol use that nearly destroyed everything he loved. Addiction isolated him, taking his health, his self-worth, and almost his family. But when he finally reached out for help, a community of people reached back. Through their stories, kindness, and accountability, he discovered something he had been missing his whole life: connection.

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Together, we’ve learned that recovery isn’t just about abstaining—it’s about rebuilding the human connections that make life meaningful. The LCWC exists because we both believe in the power of people coming together as they are, without judgment or hierarchy, to share, listen, and heal. This space is our way of giving back what saved us: community, acceptance, and the reminder that no one has to walk their path alone.

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We are not professionals or experts, just people who care. We don’t have all the answers, and we’ll never claim to know your story. What we can offer is presence — a listening ear, genuine compassion, and a safe space to connect through honest, meaningful conversation. We won’t offer advice or therapy; we’re simply creating a safe, welcoming space for those who need it. There are many valuable resources and programs available in our community, and we hope LCWC can be one more source of support on that list. If even one person leaves feeling seen, understood, or less alone, then we’ve done something right. This is where we’re meant to be.