Ive been going through a thing, the actressInstagrampost caption begins.

Almost two years ago I lost my voice on stage at my Alzheimers event in Nashville.

It was embarrassing & scary & it never quite came back.

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Kimberly Williams-PaisleyWeiss Eubanks / NBCUniversal / Getty Images

Its been a challenging couple of years, but we finally got to the bottom of it.

I havent wanted to share about this much until now because it felt too vulnerable, Williams-Paisley continued.

Instead, Ive been the quietest in the room.

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New people Ive met thought I was a shy or reserved person.

Ive felt trapped in my body.

Ive met many amazing helpers along the way whove become amazing friends & Im feeling SO GRATEFUL.

Ive healed old emotional wounds.

Ive learned the strength & beauty of silence.

Ive become a serious meditator.

Im deadlifting over a hundred pounds.

Im taking better care of my body.

Im feeling more whole, empowered & joyful.