Kimberly Williams-Paisley Posts Sentimental Message After Losing Her Voice

Kimberly Williams-Paisley shared a heartfelt message to her past self after healing from surgery.

Williams-Paisley, 54, said she lost her voice for nearly two years in 2022. She told herself, “don’t give up,” she wrote over a clip she shared on Instagram as she recapped her progress over the years. She wrote in her caption: “If I could go back in time and encourage myself, this is what I’d say… Grateful for the hard parts because they taught me so much, and even more grateful that I didn’t give up. So happy to be working again and using my voice! Share this with someone who needs to hear it! ❤️❤️❤️”

The Father of the Bride star said last year that she’d had “a challenging couple of years,” as she opened up about the damage to her laryngeal nerve. Williams-Paisley said at the time that she’d tried everything to heal, but ultimately, opted for surgery (the 9-1-1: Nashville actress received an outpouring of support when she opened up about her healing journey for the first time). She said she felt and sounded “so much better,” and realized she “took for granted my ability to ‘use my voice’ before… In the last two years, I’ve found power in using my voice in new ways. I’ve healed old emotional wounds. I’ve learned the strength & beauty of silence. I’ve become a serious meditator. I’m deadlifting over a hundred pounds. I’m taking better care of my body. I’m managing stress. I’m dissolving shame. I’m feeling more whole, empowered & joyful.”