A facial injury changed my appearance — and my life. I'm strong and confident now, and I want others to feel the same.

As time passed, Sarah Hayles became more confident in her appearance. Courtesy of Sarah Hayles Sarah Hayles developed a facial injury following a routine surgery when she was 26. She had five years of traumatic testing before a doctor helped her "move on" with her life. The mom of two is raising awareness that appearances don't — and shouldn't — matter. This interview is based on a conversation with Sarah Hayles, 44, a mining engineer from Queensland, Australia. It has been edited for lengt...