Why Is the Next Cohort of My Course Starting on February 11?
- Kana Grace
- Jan 8
- 2 min read
I have been living with chronic pain on a daily basis—especially over the past year—to the point where there were moments I genuinely felt my time might be limited. Because of this lived reality, I feel even more deeply committed to my course and to offering something that can give people hope.
That is why I chose February 11.
February 11 is recognised as the World Day of the Sick and is also the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Every day, people from all over the world travel to Lourdes, France, with hope for healing from many kinds of illness and suffering. It was here that Saint Bernadette had her miraculous experience in 1858, leading to the discovery of a spring with miraculous healing powers, and Lourdes has since become a major pilgrimage site.
Note: I want to be clear that I never want “healing” from my neurodivergences. They are what make me me, and that is how I am designed to be. I wholeheartedly value and promote acceptance and understanding of neurodivergence. When I talk about healing here, I am talking specifically about physical illness and sickness, particularly chronic pain.
While Saint Bernadette herself was not healed of her illness, she lived well alongside her pain and suffering. I have tried many different approaches in search of healing from my chronic pain, but so far, I have not found relief. And yet, I am not without hope—I am hopeful. Like her, I want to live well with pain and suffering, and to use these experiences to support and offer hope to other neurodivergent people, their families, and those living with chronic pain.
That is why February 11 felt like the right beginning for the next cohort of my course. I do not know how many more times my health will allow me to run this course, but I do know that if you choose to join me, you will gain something meaningful and hopeful.
Pre-register for the course: https://forms.office.com/r/a46ec29M4L
Here is a short introductory video of the course, which you’ll also find on the course page:
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