Finding My Voice: Understanding Dysarthria
Updated: Jul 3
Embracing Change in My Journey
My voice wasn’t just sound—it was my signature. That gritty, raspy tone carried me through every role, from the stage to Sisters to Beverly Hills, 90210. It was the spark in every conversation, the heart of every story I told. I was the ultimate Chatty Cathy, and I loved it. So when I learned that my voice—my essence—was being altered by a new symptom, my world tilted. Devastated doesn’t even cover it. It felt like losing a piece of my soul.
I’ve always thrived on connection, on weaving tales that make people laugh, cry, or lean in closer. But this change brought fear—a quiet, creeping fear that I wouldn’t be me anymore. That fear tried to silence me, to dim the fire of my voice. And let me tell you, it’s a battle to push through that.
