Taylor Alesana Alesana of Fallbrook , California took her own life on April 2 after being bullied because she was transgender . The 16-year-old had a popular YouTube channel in which she discussed her struggles and the bullying she faced . She said in one ; ' I ’ ve lost tons of friends , tons . And it ’ s been hell . I go to school every day , and I get my lunch and I sit down alone ' The North County LGBTQ Resource Center said the young woman did not have the support she needed from her school and adults . In one of her final videos she said ; 'My biggest advice to anyone who ’ s transgender and struggling ? You ’ re becoming yourself ' 'Taylor Alesana was a beautiful and courageous girl , and all she wanted was acceptance , ' said the Resource Center in a statement .
Taylor Alesana of Fallbrook , California took her own life on April 2 after being bullied because she was transgender . The 16-year-old had a popular YouTube channel in which she discussed her struggles and the bullying she faced . She said in one ; ' I ’ ve lost tons of friends , tons . And it ’ s been hell . I go to school every day , and I get my lunch and I sit down alone ' The North County LGBTQ Resource Center said the young woman did not have the support she needed from her school and adults . In one of her final videos she said ; 'My biggest advice to anyone who ’ s transgender and struggling ? You ’ re becoming yourself ' 'Taylor was a beautiful and courageous girl , and all she wanted was acceptance , ' said the Resource Center in a statement .