Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real? - J.K. Rowling

It isn't enough for women to be trans allies. Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference between trans women and themselves.

The law Nicola Sturgeon is trying to pass in Scotland will harm the most vulnerable women in society — those seeking help after male violence/rape and incarcerated women.
Statistics show that imprisoned women are already far more likely to have been previously abused.

I've only mentioned my past because, like every other human being on this planet, I have a complex backstory, which shapes my fears, my interests and my opinions. I never forget that inner complexity when I'm creating a fictional character and I certainly never forget it when it comes to trans people.