I can't do this anymore

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i am sick and tired of being mistreated and abused in my home. I don't wanna stay there anymore but i have no where else to go. I have no support from anybody, everyone blames all the problems on me. I don't want to put up with this any more. i was on a brink of a breakdown today but i don't think i can remain in control much longer. i don't know what to do.....

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RE: I can't do this anymore

Hello,

Thank you for writing into the National Runaway Safeline bulletin board, we are always here to help and here to listen to you and your needs. After reading about your situation it sounds like living at home is pretty difficult for you. A it can be a little frustrating when you don’t have a lot of places to reach out to. To better help you; let’s break down this a little more.

You stated in your message that you felt that you are being constantly mistreated and abused and home. Can you tell us a little more about what that actually means for you? You certainly don’t have to be treated that way and if it is something very serious you always have the right to report any abuse to your local police department or child protective service in your state.

It also sounds like you have given a lot of thought in to what you want to do in your situation. You mentioned that you did not want to live there anymore and that you were on the edge of a breakdown today; what kinds of things happen around you that make you feel like way in particular (i.e. triggers)? And kinds of things do you do to help bring you down from those hard times you feel like you are going to lose control?

Thank you again for writing into the NRS bulletin board, we are always here to listen and here to help you with everything we can. You can also call into our 24hour hotline (1.800.RUNAWAY) for a more immediate response, as well as connect to some resources that we might have on hand. Another service that we offer here at the NRS is our chat room which is offered from 4:30pm to 11:30pm/CST (www.1800RUNAWAY.org).

Look forward to talking with you and best of luck.

[Unregistered]

Well a long time ago I used to be physically abused but that's only stopped because I'm older now and I can use that against anyone. For now the abuse I'm going through is mental through yelling and a lot of verbal abuse. It may not be hitting anymore but it still directly affects me. My breakdowns consist of me sobbing endlessly and and being driven into taking my life. I'm having trouble sleeping because of the endless crying and all this is affecting my academic life since I have no peace of mind. i don't really think I can retain much sanity in my current situation. I don't feel like my home is a safe environment for me since I'm never at peace there which affects every other aspect of my life.

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RE: I can't do this anymore

Hello,

Thank you so much for getting back to us. It sounds like you are in a really tough situation. We are here to listen and support you in any way that we can. No one deserves to be abused and mistreated at home. You mentioned that you have been "driven into taking my life." Are you talking about killing yourself? It is so brave of you to reach out for help. If you are feeling suicidal, the National Suicide Hotline might be a great resource for you. You can call them 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also reach out to us 24/7 by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). All of our services are completely anonymous and confidential, and we can help you talk about your options so that you can live through this difficult time. Nobody deserves to be mistreated, and it is understandable that you are feeling upset, depressed, and like you want to run away. At the National Runaway Safeline, our first concern is always for your safety. We can help you find resources and options. We are so glad that you chose to reach out for help today, and we cannot wait to hear from you soon.

Best of luck,

NRS