After sharing health news with friends and fans over the weekend, Kimberly Williams-Paisley—actress and wife of Brad Paisley—has updated everyone on social media regarding her recovery. She first shared the news that she would need surgery to repair a damaged laryngeal nerve after years of dealing with the issue. She has now shared an additional update about her health.
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The surgery left her with a scar on her neck, but Williams-Paisley shared that things are looking up after struggling with her voice for a long time. “Recovery is on track and I’m feeling really good,” she wrote on social media.
“Thank you so much for all the love and support following my last post,” she continued. “You reminded me of the power of authenticity, vulnerability and hope. I’m feeling validated and seen and ever more grateful.”
Fans took to the comments to share their support and love for Williams-Paisley during her recovery. “So glad that you are healing and making great progress. Your vulnerability is inspiring,” one fan wrote. “So grateful for you for a good outcome. Your sharing was quite moving and thank you for sharing so openly,” another commented.
Other fans shared words of healing, positive vibes and energy, and gratitude for her vulnerability. Friends shared jokes and love with Williams-Paisley, and she replied in kind.
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Brad Paisley’s Wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Shares Health Update Following Surgery, Previously Shared Harrowing Experience of Losing Voice
Previously, she shared the story of her struggles after she lost her voice during her annual Alzheimer’s fundraiser in Nashville two years ago. “It was embarrassing & scary & [her voice] never quite came back,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “It’s been a challenging couple of years, but we finally got to the bottom of it. I have damage to my laryngeal nerve. I tried everything I could to heal it,” she added, noting that she was able to get in with surgeons at Vanderbilt Health. She shared a photo of her scar, which her brother drew a silly face on.
“I haven’t wanted to share about this much until now because it felt too vulnerable. I took for granted my ability to ‘use my voice’ before,” she admitted, adding, “Instead, I’ve been the quietest in the room I’ve felt meek. New people I’ve met thought I was a shy or reserved person. I’ve felt trapped in my body.”
However, through her vocal struggles, Williams-Paisley shared that she’s discovered other things about herself. “In the last two years, I’ve found power in using my voice in new ways,” she wrote. “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.”
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