I Lost My Voice For a Year
The miracle that brought it back
I’ve always loved singing. Over the years, I’ve sung in many church choirs and community groups. I especially love singing solos.
Once on vacation in Jamaica, I stood beside an outdoor bar and belted out three verses of the gospel song Amazing Grace.
What a kick! Everyone clapped and cheered, and I felt happy that I had been able to entertain the people around me.
How my voice went away
When I got breast cancer, everything changed. After my mastectomy, I struggled a lot with getting back to my old self and feeling strong.
Medication side effects took a toll on me, and even after I switched to a new drug, recovery still felt like a long, complicated journey.
I also realized that cancer had robbed me of my voice, not physically, but emotionally. Although I could still speak, when I sat down at my piano and attempted to sing, my voice didn’t work.
Even worse, my confidence was gone, and I couldn’t figure out how to rebuild it.
For a full year, I never sang. I even struggled to lead women’s groups, something I had previously loved doing.
