As a transgender woman, public life has been difficult for me. All aspects of my life are colored by my inability to freely go out into the world without allowing some level of fear into my heart. We are paid a noticable amount less than our peers, and this forces us to rely on others to achieve our goals. There is almost a sense of irony in that. We are more likely to be ostracized from our families, but we need their help more than most people do.
I have interests in science, a field that is primarily dominated by men. This is a challenge for me, but it is one that I will gladly seek to achieve. The world needs to hear from voices such as mine otherwise things will never improve. I am dedicated to seeing this goal achieved not just for my own sake, but also in the hope that my efforts will improve the world by even a small amount. As long as I am able to achieve that, then I am happy.