Re: I'm 12-I hate my family and I want a new one
Hello and thank you for writing to us here at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). It sounds like things have become hectic and unbearable with your family. You mentioned that your parents and siblings have slapped and punched you. You don't deserve to be put down or mistreated by anyone. You deserve to feel supported, loved, and protected. Families often can experience conflicts and disagreements, however, it does not have to resort to mistreatment or what may be considered abuse. Abuse may occur in different forms (verbal, emotional, physical), yet all abuse is something than can be reported to police or child protective services. Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org may offer more information on reporting if you would like to know more.
You also mentioned that your mom drinks, and it sounds like she may be struggling with substance use. That often can be difficult for a child to experience as well as have an impact on the family. Families Anonymous 1-800-736-9805 is a support service for families of an individual who uses/abuses substances, to talk about their experiences and identify ways to cope with the issue. The Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-206-722-3700 is also a resource that may be helpful to your mom.
Regarding your questions about what to do, we cannot really say what is the best thing that you should. It may help to talk through some options before making a final decision. If you would like to talk more about ways we can help and possible resources that may also help, we encourage you to chat with us or call our crisis line directly at 1-800-786-2929. Our services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
We hope you stay safe and hope to talk or chat with you soon.
Take care,
NRS
Hello and thank you for writing to us here at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). It sounds like things have become hectic and unbearable with your family. You mentioned that your parents and siblings have slapped and punched you. You don't deserve to be put down or mistreated by anyone. You deserve to feel supported, loved, and protected. Families often can experience conflicts and disagreements, however, it does not have to resort to mistreatment or what may be considered abuse. Abuse may occur in different forms (verbal, emotional, physical), yet all abuse is something than can be reported to police or child protective services. Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org may offer more information on reporting if you would like to know more.
You also mentioned that your mom drinks, and it sounds like she may be struggling with substance use. That often can be difficult for a child to experience as well as have an impact on the family. Families Anonymous 1-800-736-9805 is a support service for families of an individual who uses/abuses substances, to talk about their experiences and identify ways to cope with the issue. The Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-206-722-3700 is also a resource that may be helpful to your mom.
Regarding your questions about what to do, we cannot really say what is the best thing that you should. It may help to talk through some options before making a final decision. If you would like to talk more about ways we can help and possible resources that may also help, we encourage you to chat with us or call our crisis line directly at 1-800-786-2929. Our services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
We hope you stay safe and hope to talk or chat with you soon.
Take care,
NRS
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