I want to runaway but im scared...

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Hi,
Thank you for reaching out; we are glad that you did.
It sounds like things are really unfair with your sister given more time on the ipad than you. It also sounds really hurtful when you get hit in the stomach and face with the belt. You don't deserve to be treated that way.
It is really hard to run away, and we can help you best by having a conversation with you to help you discover what your options may be in this situation.
We truly hope to hear from you soon. You can chat us through this website, or call our hotline at 1-800-786-2929
Sincerely,
NRS

I have been planning to run away but I can't for some reason. I just want freedom because my sister Is smaller then me and she gets everything and she gets to watch my ipad and her sometimes on the days we aren't allowed and when I ask when I want my ipad I get the belt right to the stomach and face then I start crying. so support me so I can leave this family

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Hi there, it sounds like you've been feeling stressed at home because of your relationship with your dad recently, and are considering running away to solve that problem. It also sounds like you're worried this encourage your sister to do so as well, which might be unsafe.

We're here to help you as best we can. Running away from home often seems like it will solve a lot of our problems (and it can be a solution to some of them), but it also brings on a whole new load of problems as well. If you haven't already, it can be helpful to talk through how you're feeling / what you're thinking of doing with someone you trust. We can be that person if you'd like: you can live chat us at 1800runaway.org or call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY.

Before running away from home it's helpful to think through a thorough plan, including where you will stay, how you will get food, water, shelter, how long you will stay there, and who you will contact in case of an emergency.

i want to run away

i want to run away because all i do is get in my dads way and stress him out but if i ran away it would most likely make my younger sister want to do it.

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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.
The easiest way to leave home is with your parents' permission. We understand that might be challenging, however, maybe there’s another family member, relative, or a family friend who could help to communicate how you’re feeling to your parents. The second way is through Child Protective Services if safety is a concern. Lastly, you can also look into emancipation options. In most states you need to be at least 16 to be considered and demonstrate that you can support yourself financially and independently. Emancipation often can be a lengthy process and may even cost some money for court fees. We would be happy to look into legal resources if that’s something you are considering.
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 email 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 would like to look into further emotional support options, you can text with a crisis worker at the National Alliance on Mental Illness 24/7 by texting "NAMI" to 741741.
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 want to run away, and i have the things to do so, i just have no money and it’s very cold and snowy outside.
i have been emotionally abused by my step dad and used by my mom. i don’t know what to do.

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Hello thanks for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. I see that you are having a hard time at home and that you have chatted with us before about this topic. It seems like more has happened since then and you are considering running away to escape these negative feelings associated with being around your mom. Before leaving there are things to consider; like how you will feed yourself, where you will sleep, and how you plan to attend school. On top of that your mom may actually be more upset or worried and result in less freedom if you get found and returned home.
She would be able to make a runaway report, and police would look for you to try and return you back home. If you wanted we can talk about other ways to cope with these negative feelings. Its OK to feel bad for lying, but there are healthy ways to use those feelings to change the situation for the better for yourself. To help best serve you having a phone call with one of our team members may help you more. They are available 24/7 at 800-786-2929.

I lied to my mom and she is disappointed in me and i feel like i'd be better off running away from my home. My mom doesn't deserve the bad things i have done. I feel bad and feel like it would make me feel better to just runaway.

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Hello,

Thanks for reaching out to National Runaway Safeline. We’re sorry to hear that you’re having such a hard time at home. You don’t deserve to be abused, in any way, ever. It really sounds like you have a lot going on, we’re really glad you reached out to us.

If you are in immediate danger at home and need immediate help, we encourage you to call 911 immediately. Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org is an organization that helps protect minors from being harmed. This may be a helpful resource for reporting any abuse occurring at home to the proper authorities.

We also want to let you know that in addition to our live chat (1800runaway.org) and our hotline (1-800-RUNAWAY) being available 24/7 365, that if you’re ever feeling suicidal you can always reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.

In response to your concern about running away, it is valid and realistic to be concerned about not being able to earn money in a safe way at 12 years old. Things can quickly become dangerous for a runaway preteen particularly for this reason. It’s very responsible of you to be considering things like this before making such a big decision, like running away.

We have a large data base of national and regional resources (mental health counseling, abuse reporting, etc.) that may be helpful to you. In order to share those resources, as well as talk about what’s going on at home, we encourage you to contact our live chat or hotline.

We wish you luck with everything and hope you’ll contact us via live chat or hotline.

Thank you.

hello im 12

i really wanna run away as i feel i am just used by my parents to do chores. my dad is abusive and my mom doesnt say anything . i talk back to my dad whenever he is in a mood because i am not afraid of him. my sister is 14 we dont get along at all . i have suffered from deppression , ed , self harm and have tried suicidal attempts i have a bag of tablets that i just swallow all in one go when nobodys around. i used to be really talkative to my family but now even they have noticed that i barely say a sentence. im scared that if i do run away i wont get a job because nobody would hire a 12 year old. i really want to run away far from here

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Hello! Thank you for reaching out to NRS!



We're sorry to hear about your struggles at home. We hear you, it can be really hard when it seems like people you love aren't taking you at your word -- also, you should not be treated that way at home, you deserve to be somewhere that makes you feel safe.



You mentioned that you have thought about suicide -- we take suicide very seriously here at the NRS. If you feel like you are suicidal and a danger to yourself, we highly advise you contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800)-273-8255 or call 911. Additionally, if you feel as though you're going through your mental health issues alone, a great resource is NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They have great support groups there with people going through similar issues at https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups.



That said, one avenue for trying to explain the situation to your mom is perhaps to ask her to wear your FitBit at night. If it's a technology malfunction, there is a high chance that it will happen when she uses it too and you could prove your point. Something you could say to be helpful in making your case is," If I'm making this up, then what do you have to lose, you can prove I'm lying by the morning." Additionally, while we aren't sleep experts at the NRS, the light stage of sleep (N1) is the shortest stage of sleep, sometimes only being 5-10 minutes. It is very possible that in the very first cycle, the FitBit just doesn't register that phase and directly tracks the deep stage. Then, the light stage that follows the deep stage would just be the beginning of the next cycle.



We wish you all the best and hope you will find these resources helpful. If you have more questions or just want to talk about your situation more with one of our representatives, feel free to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or chat with us at 1800runaway.org.

NRS

I want to run away because my Fitbit is always messing up and saying that I went into deep sleep instead of light sleep first and my mom thinks that I am the one who makes it mess up when I don't. I am 14 almost and I get spanked over it which is not fair. its not her fault because she loves me but she says that technology doesn't lie like humans do. What do I do I have tried telling her that I don't mess with it but she doesn't believe me and I cant keep living like this. I have thought about suicide but I don't have the balls to do it.

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Hello There,

Thank you for reaching out to The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to help and here to listen. It sounds like you are going through a really difficult time and we want you to know that you are not alone.

Running away is a big decision, that should take time to think about. We are not legal experts but if you were to run away your legal guardian could file a runaway report. If the police were to find you it is possible you could be brought back home.

If you would like to explore your options further or talk we are available 24/7. We wish you the best of luck!
NRS

I want to runaway but I'm scared that once I run away that I can't come back because no one will like me and because my parents and grandparents would disown me I just don't wanna be living in either of my parents homes I wanna live in a place where I can be a kid and explore my options of growing up not be getting yelled at 247

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It sounds like you're going through a tough time and it's understandable to feel like running away. It's always good to seek help and we're glad that you've found NRS! If you want to go into more detail so that we can provide direct help, please visit our live chat service on our website (https://www.1800runaway.org/) or call 1-800-RUNAWAY. We hope to hear from you soon!

NRS