i just want to run away and never come back!

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Hi there, Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. It seems there is a lot that you are faced with right now and you’re feeling like leaving is one of your only options. It seems you want to know some information on runaway laws.  While we are not experts on the law, 18 is generally the age that an individual may leave home without parent permission. If you are under 18 and leave home, your parent/guardian may file you as a runaway and you may be returned home. Also, those you stay with may run the risk of being charged with harboring a runaway. For more specifics on the law, the local non-emergency police or legal aid may better answer legal questions.  We are here as support to help through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by forum to assist you. If you would like to talk more in detail please call or chat soon.  Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button). If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. 
Be safe, NRS

I decided to pack up all my clothings and all my belongings in my backpack, grab my backpack and then run away from home, i determine to leave for good and never to go back home

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Since you are 18 you are more than likely considered a legal adult which means that you can move out if you want to and you won’t be considered a runaway. As a legal adult, you have a right to make your own decisions about where you live. We can help you make a plan for how to deal with your situation and help you find resources to land on your feet. Having a plan for where you will live and how you will survive once you move out can be very helpful. Moving can be a huge step, and you don’t have to be alone. Some steps you can take towards independence might be to find employment if you don’t have an income, or to save up money for moving expenses. It can also be helpful to research rents in your area, find a roommate, or make a budget. Another thing you might want to consider is what kinds of things you depend on your parents for currently such as tuition expenses for school, or health insurance, and whether they would continue to provide those things after you leave. There may be social service agencies in your area that can help meet some of these needs, such as Transitional Living Programs, a kind of shelter where young adults can live and get services to help them transition to independent living. We are here to listen and help however we can.

I really don't understand why my family are very strict to me. I am already 28 years old. There's many things i can make decision on my own. I can't stand the strictness my family is treating me. For the time being i will go out to the shopping mall or go out to the beach to have some fresh air, if i no longer can tolerate, i will pack all my clothings, take my backpack and run away from home and never come back

[ccsmod15]

Thank you for reaching out to us about such a difficult situation. We’re really sorry to hear that your family is making you feel so trapped and unsupported. It sounds like you’re staying with them while going through school, so it’s understandable that you can’t really leave yet. However, if you really have no way of moving out and supporting yourself, then sometimes one of the best things you can do is find a safe space. It could be a park where you could just relax, a library where you do work, or even a friend's house. It’s just really important to find a safe place to relax and have space away from people who are draining you.


Also, if you want to try and talk things out with your family, and you think they’d be willing to listen, maybe you could let them know how you’ve been feeling. Also, it looks like you may be contacting us from India based on your IP address, so perhaps here is a website that might be able to help you with some of the mental health issues you face, particularly some of the suicidal thoughts you've had: http://www.aasra.info/helpline.html

We hope this helps! Please hang in there!

NRS Crisis Team

Hii...
Actually I'm jst frustrated with my toxic family... My Parents and other relatives have some family issues.. Aur un sbki wjh se mere parents me kafi ladaiya bhi hoti rhti hai aur bhut si wajah h ladai hone ki mai bhut pareshan ho chuki hu I'm just done with this mess.. It just ruin my mental health... I jst feel like I'm on the edge.. I'm 21 year old.. my study is going on.. Pr in sb wjh se mai concentrate bhi nhi kr pa rhi hu padhai pe.. Mujhe itna mental stress ho jata h itna overthink krne lgti hu.. Sometimes I jst feel like suicidal.. What do I do.. I don't know what to do.. I faces a lot of difficulty jst because of it... What can I say about my mental stress.. this is jst increasing day by day I want to move somewhere far away nd never come back.. Please tell me something to get rid of this.. Please

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Hi,
thanks for reaching out; we are glad that you did.
It sounds like your family is not letting you wear your watch which is a very important part of the way you express yourself, and this has caused you to want to run away.
It's understandable that a conflict like this is causing a lot of difficult feelings for you, but we do caution you that running away is very dangerous, especially if you don't have a safe place in mind to go. You are in physical danger on the streets.
We hope that you will contact our live services so that we can talk this over with you and try to help you to be safe and off the streets.
You can call us at 1-800-786-2929, or chat us through this website.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
NRS

I had wear my baby-g watch for 3 years. I wanted to wear it at home and never to take out, but my family don't allow. I decided to pack up and run away from home and never to come back

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Hello!

Thank you for reaching out to us.

It sounds like you are going through a difficult time at home and its impacting your emotional and mental health. We want you to know that you are not alone! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is one free service that can connect you to a counselor to discuss your feelings. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or through its text line, the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We are sorry to hear your mom has hit you. You deserve to be loved and respected! One option could be to talk to a trusted adult or a teacher at school to file a child abuse report. Another option could be to reach out to us via online chat or phone (1-800-RUNAWAY) and we can help you file an abuse report. If you feel your mom will continue to hurt you another option could be to go to an emergency shelter near you. If you reach out to us via call or chat we can look up shelters near you that would take you in and help you look through transportation options as well.

It was very brave of you to reach out to us. We are glad that you did! Please feel free to reach out to us anytime via online chat or phone (1-800-RUNAWAY) to go through any of the options we discussed.

Good luck,
NRS

i just wanna run away better yet i just wanna die! why am i even here if people only want my body! If my mom never wanted me then why am i here! My mom has hit me so many times but says it was out of anger and that shes the adult and i cant do anything, im to scared to call anyone and no one believes me. My mom is manipulating me. My only question is how can i runaway to somewhere safe but not get found.

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Hi there,
Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email or bulletin for assistance. If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please contact our 24/7 crisis support lie either by phone or chat.
Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).
If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.
We hope to hear from you soon.
NRS

I want to pack my things, take away all my clothes and run away from home and i will never come back. If possible, i will choose to leave without a word

[ccsmod15]

First, thank you for reaching out to us it shows a lot of courage. No one should ever make you feel unsafe in your home. Being constantly yelled at can take a toll. One option if you feel unsafe is to contact Childhelp (800) 422-4453 the goal of that agency is to report abuse and provide physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of abused, neglected and at-risk children. Remember verbal abuse is still abuse. If you feel that you are in immediate danger you can always contact National Safe Place you can text, the word safe and your location to 69866 and that will give you the closest safe place in your area. Remember you are alone, and you can always contact us as well through chat or through our phone number at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) both are 24/7 and we would be happy to talk in more details about what’s going on and provide support.

NRS

im 15 and i dont feel safe in my house cause i get yelled at for every little thing and i need to get away what can i do

[ccsmod15]

Hi there,

Thank you so much for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you've had a hard time at home and may be feeling like you need a little more independence. If you're an adult (generally 18 or older) young people are normally able to leave home whenever they want without the risk of being reported as a runaway. Even with the freedom of being able to leave based on your age, it can still definitely be a big decision to make. We are here 24/7/365 to help you think through options, possibly connect you to housing or more general resources, or to just provide a safe space to vent. Please do not hesitate to reach us by phone at 1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY) or through live chat via our website (www.1800runaway.org). We hope to hear from you soon!

Best of luck,
NRS