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 .