Shania Twain, the beloved musician known for her iconic songs, faced a tumultuous period in her life when she was struck by illness. In a documentary called “Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl,” the 56-year-old singer revealed her journey of fighting Lyme disease and the fears she had about never performing again.

It all started in 2003 when, while riding her horse, Shania was bitten by a tick infected with Lyme disease. She soon began experiencing alarming symptoms. Even stepping on stage became a daunting task as she felt like she might pass out or lose her balance.

“I couldn’t keep my balance, and I was terrified that I was going to tumble off the stage,” Shania shared. She experienced millisecond blackouts every 30 seconds, which deeply worried her. The talented singer, famous for her hit song “Come On Over,” feared that her voice would never be the same again.

“I was terrified that I had lost my voice for good and that I would never sing again in my life,” Shania expressed her anxiety. Her voice started sounding different, making her realize that she had no control over the airflow. Thoughts of never releasing another record haunted her, adding to her melancholy and sadness.

Despite the hardships, Shania found solace in her writing. “It was quite discouraging, and I was really upset about it, but I still had my writing, and my writing is really my first love above everything else,” she shared with The Sun. Even though she initially intended to be a writer rather than a performer, she never gave up on her passion.

With determination and countless efforts, Shania slowly regained control of her voice. After a decade, she finally returned to the stage, signing up for a residency in Las Vegas in 2012. It was a triumphant moment for Shania, her voice captivating audiences once again.

Shania Twain’s battle with Lyme disease serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength within us all. Her story inspires us to never give up on our dreams, no matter the obstacles we face.