Actor, director, and producer Kimberly Williams-Paisleyis known for many things.

Therefore, it’s hard to imagine her as anything but charming and boisterous.

While she admits to having previously experienced vocal weakness, Williams-Paisley knew immediately that this was different.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley smiling

She went through physical therapy and sought a specialist to help realign her body.

However, progress was slow, and the issue persisted for another year.

Of her sons, she noted, “They were great cheerleaders for me.

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley smiling

To see them embracing me made me feel less alone.”

Eventually, earlier this year Williams-Paisley underwent a medialization laryngoplasty, which finally helped her get her voice back.

She admits that it is not perfect but is still grateful for how far she’s come back.