16 and want to run away with my girlfriend

RE: 16 and want to run away with my girlfriend

Hello,
Thanks for reaching out to us for help. If you need somebody to talk to right now, give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) , our 24/7 confidential hotline. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time right now and that you and your girlfriend are thinking about running away. It was really smart of you to contact us before you ran off, because we can help you figure out what you want to do and make a plan. I can tell that you have thought hard about this decision.
Have you thought about where you would go? You are right that it will be difficult to find anyone willing to take in two runaway kids. Did you have any family or friends in mind? If you decide to stay in a youth homeless shelter, they will probably call your legal guardian within 48 hours, and they will not make keeping you and your girlfriend together a priority. Have you thought about how you would survive and who you can call for help if you get in trouble?
If you want help making a plan and figuring out where you will go, you can call us and we will help you figure it out. You can also reach us by live chat at www.1800runaway.org every day between 4:30pm and 11:30pm Central Standard Time. We are here to listen and support you in any way that we can, and all of our services are completely anonymous and confidential. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Best of luck,
NRS

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