i want to leave

[Unregistered]

I want to run away beacuse my mom treats her boyfriend better then us. She has anger problems she punches and slaps me in the face. She hits me with metal and idk wat to do. I wanna run to my boyfriends house but wat if that dont work. Where will i go how will i eat where will i sleep. Damn it idk wat to do .i have no point in this house nobody loves me here.

[ccsmod11]

re: i want to leave

Hello,

We are so glad you reached out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. We can feel the hurt through your words. We're sorry you're going through what sounds like such a lonely and destructive time. To feel as if you're not wanted in your own home, and to suffer physical abuse on top of that, is a situation in need of help. You don't deserve to be treated that way. Again, we're glad you reached out to us.

The most concerning part of your situation to us is the physical abuse you are getting from your mother. That's not okay. We repeat: that's not okay. Even if it's your mother doing the hitting. Not only is it a cruel way to communicate with you, it's illegal, and you're entitled to feel safe and protect yourself. We encourage you to reach out to the following resources to get help the next time you're afraid your mother will hit you again:
• NationalSafePlace. org, they will be able to locate businesses/organization/civic places that you can go to help find shelter or a place to stay for an extended period of time
• Child Help USA: 1-800-422-4453, A national resource that can put you in touch with your local child protective services agency. That's a government resource that could work to get you a permanent living situation outside your home.
• National Runaway Safeline Crisis Line: 1-800-786-2929, we can help find local resources for you and aid in getting you out of your house and into a safe location
• Dial 911, please remember this national service if you feel you're in physical danger at any time

Perhaps what's most important to remember is that YOU are in control of your safety and your life. At any time you have the power to reach out to these resources and get help. There is power and control in asking for help...you just have to start!

We hope you find help and happiness soon,

The National Runaway Safeline

[Unregistered]

Help

im 17 and I live with my step dad and my little sister. we are scared to go home. he has threatned us and we are not wanting to go home because we are afraid he will hurt us. he verbally abuses us by cursing us out and threatning us. I really don't want to be in this anymore I want to get out of my house. is there anyway anyone out there can help?? should I talk to my councilor at school about this.

[ccsmod8]

RE: Help

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time out to write us here at the National Runaway Safeline. We are always here to listen and help in any way that we can. From what you have told us, it sounds like you and your little sister are going through a rough time living at home. No one deserves to be treated like that, especially in a place where they are suppose to feel welcomed and safe. You always have the right to report any abuse to your local police department or child protective service in your state. If you don’t feel like that would be something that you could do on your own, you can always call us anytime you want and we could help you with that process. There is always someone here that can help you if you choose to go down that path. It must be very stressful on you to have to go through all this. You’re definitely brave for reaching out to someone for help during this difficult time.

You stated that you were thinking about talking to your school counselor about what has been going on at home between your step-father, your little sister, and yourself. That is always a good option to start off with if you’re feeling like you don’t really know where to turn to during this time. Just keep in mind that like us, your school counselor is going to be a mandated reporter meaning that we are required by to make a report if there are signs of abuse. Have you reaching to anyone else to talk about this problem (i.e your mother, a close family relative, close friends, etc)?

If you would like, please feel free to give us a call into our 24hour hotline for a more immediate response and perhaps talk about your plan to move, your concerns, as well as connect you to some resources that we might have on hand.

Look forward to talking to you soon.