When she disclosed her injury, she told us that she may look “a bit different” once she returns to public life. In this selfie, we honestly can’t see a difference. While it doesn’t matter what she looks like — her music is what we should care about — we know that disfigurement can change a survivor’s perception of their own body. That Underwood has healed with little visible damage means that she can be much more at peace with herself in her own skin. Knowing that she had the access to healthcare that we all deserve also means that she can focus simply on rehabilitating, which is the way it should be.