Being a trans woman in science

Hello all,

I’ve been working in bench research (BS neuroscience) for the last four years and alongside that have been unpacking a lot of things about myself. I started quietly transitioning late last year and have found myself intensely anxious about people’s perceptions, particularly on account of the extra scrutiny that comes with working with folks that are very scientifically minded, especially those with a background in psychology. I don’t want to give up on this or the field I chose to work in - does anyone have any experience being a trans woman working in science (especially psych/neuro) or working with any trans women, and how that went?

I hope my presence/this sort of question is welcome on this sub. If not please let me know. Thank you