I'm 13, I hate my family and I want to leave.

i wanna run away from home [ prepared]. 1. my parents blame me for everything my brothers do[ im 13 almost 14. by the way ]. i get so much hate online and ive been bullied since primary school. and im also kinda suicidal so i cant obviously do that so my next option is running away. if i do i can rent a bedroom and for now i can save up more money cause i have over a 1000 in cash and im saving more so i can run away. im also very deppressed so this is my only option. i already have a plan so im prepared. some people have told me i can never make it and it hurts and we live in the same town and go to the same school. do you think its ok for me to run away prepared. i also have some family where im going so its safe and ok as another option. this is the only thing that will make me happy

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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 sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now. It sounds like you’re fearing that the situation may end in suicide if things don’t change. Your safety and well-being is important. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org is also a great resource to reach out to in addition to our crisis services.
Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This may be an isolating and lonely time for you, but you are not alone in this. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.
By all means, if you do fear for your safety either now or in the future, do not hesitate to take the necessary steps to regain your safety. This may mean calling the authorities or possibly reporting the things you may be experiencing. Other options to think about may be other family members, friends, or a trusted adults that would be able to provide you with support or a safe place to stay. It is great that you thinking ahead. Should you feel like leaving home is best, it may be a good idea to think about how you will provide necessities for yourself such as food, clothing, showers, healthcare and other basic needs. You may want to also consider how your parent’s will react to you leaving without permission. We are not legal experts here, but typically as a minor (under the age of 1 you need permission from your parents to leave home. It is not illegal to runaway, but it would mean that your parents could file a runaway report with the police. This is usually done in an effort to try to return you home as the police are required to do so.

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).
We hope to hear from you soon.

Be safe and stay strong,
NRS

I'm 13, and I hate my family.
I just feel like everyday my family hate me more and more, and they just don't understand me.
I feel like they make me feel miserable on purpose, and I ********ing hate it.
I just see myself dead on the floor, and my family not giving a ********.
I want to commit suicide, but I could miss a big opportunity in my life.
I want to run away, but where would I go?
My other family members would just try to get me to go back home..

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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. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email or bulletin for assistance. If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please call or chat soon.
Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).
If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS

I am not feeling happy im being compared to i cant wear certain things im being forced to do things and still has no rights in the house i dont feel i belong there i wanna leave as soon as possible

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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 sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now.  We are so sorry to hear that you have experienced sexual violence. You do not deserve to have this happen to you, and you deserve to be believed and supported. One really great resource for all survivors of sexual assault or abuse is RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network). You can call them any time 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673, or go to www.rainn.org to use their online hotline. RAINN is the National Sexual Assault Hotline and has a lot of services, support and resources that you may find helpful. You can also call us 24/7 at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) if you need to talk. Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.

You mentioned wanting to live with your grandma instead which is understandable if you do not feel safe or supported at home. A helpful start may be to speak with your grandma about this. Maybe she can help you communicate how you are feeling to your mom and advocate for your needs. Another option would be to go through child protective services if your safety is a concern. Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org is an organization that helps protect minors from being harmed. They can tell you more about how CPS could respond to your situation.

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).

We hope to hear from you soon,
NRS

im 14 and me and my mom arent close she makes everything into an argument. everything was a-okay up until i turned 11 to come out and told her that i was sexually assaulted by my bio dad. she started treating me so differently than my brother than tries to guilt trip me by crying. i cant do this anymore and wanna live with my gma but i just know neither my step dad or mom wont allow me to. please help.

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We are glad you reached out to us for help. It sounds very stressful in your house and it makes sense that you are feeling isolated and trapped. It can be very depressing and lonely to be in a family situation that is so controlling and emotionally oppressive.

It sounds like you are comfortable with your sexual identity and that the issue is more of having control and say in how and when that is discussed. It makes perfect sense that you want to be the one who determines how and under what circumstances your personal issues are discussed.

We know that at 13 it might not seem like you have many options or actions you can take to impact your parent’s “parenting”. There are resources for you who can help you find some coping mechanisms, develop plans to get different results with your parents and support you as you navigate these difficult and stressful times. We would like to discuss those with you.

You can reach out to us for a chat through our website or call us on our crisis hotline at (800) RUNAWAY. Both are available 24/7 and are completely confidential. Once we get some more details, we will help you develop a plan to deal with your home life and family situation. We will also help you access resources available in your community to support you.

We hope to hear from you soon. Good luck.

My parents are very toxic in my opinion. For some time I thought my parents were just strict because they bought me stuff I wanted and took us places but soon after research I found out they are very toxic. They are very disrespectful to me and my siblings talking to us and treating us like if we have no freedoms, opinion or choices. They don't beat us or anything but they emotionally abuse us and are also very controlling. They do not allow me a 13 year old male to have any privacy or safe space. I am a gay teen and my mom found out after looking though my phone one morning and seeing my messages with a close friend that I trust. My mom says she is ok but will not allow me to express myself in any way, she has also told a few family members after I asked her not to because "Its her way of dealing with the news". They both are very demanding and will not take the blame for anything and find any way to blame me or my sister. They also will make us do whatever they want us to do and not care about anything we were doing before. They both don't care for explanations and will find any way to make us feel like we aren't doing enough and need to do better. They love calling me and my siblings mocking names and make jokes about us constantly. I feel really sad and depressed when I have to be with them at home because of their constant screaming and arguing at one another or at us. I feel like technology is my only escape and my room is my only place to be somewhat peaceful and calm. They do love limiting our electronic time. The wifi will turn off at 8:30 every day, and the smallest thing they don't like they will punish us by taking our only happy place away from us. EX: Today my mom looked at my grades 2 D's, 3 C's 3 B's and they know I've been struggling with Math and my ELA teacher hasn't graded anything yet but they decided that I will not get my stuff back until my grades go up. They also blame me when something happens to my younger siblings because they aren't paying attention and are watching TikTok or Youtube. What do I do I just feel alone, sad and trapped?

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Hello! Thanks for reaching out to the NRS. We're sorry to hear that you're being treated poorly at home, and you deserve to be somewhere that makes you feel wanted and safe.

It's good that you had the initiative to decide and reach out to us about safety and legal considerations before taking action. We aren't legal experts here at NRS, but like you said, because you are 14, you are still a minor. It is within your parents' rights to file a missing persons report if you go off the radar, and it is possible that if you stay with another adult that they will be in trouble for harboring you. One way to get around these legal tangles is seeking emancipation. Minors between 14-16, depending on the state, can apply for emancipation which means that you have legal independence from your parents or guardians.

That said, if you are still committed to running away, there are a number of other considerations you should keep in mind. One is where you will be staying. Will it be with another family member or perhaps a friend? If you don't have a place to go, there are youth homeless shelters we can help you find if you connect with us over call or chat. However, these locations are not usually long-term. When you find a place to go, do you have a reliable means of transporting yourself there? Also, how do you plan on supporting yourself financially once you leave home? In these sorts of situations, it's important to consider all the variables that come witha big decision. One way to best flesh out one of these situations is talking to a tresuted adult or even a friend about what you're feeling and what you are planning to do.

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.

Hi,
I'm 14 years old and I'm about to turn 15 in a little less then a month. My have has always been extremely toxic, I really dont know what to do. I am legally allowed to move out when I'm 18 however I dont see myself living that long. My mom and twin sister says I would be better off gone and my mom told me I am what's wrong with this family. So it seems my only option is to runaway, I know the consequences of doing so but everything seems hopeless. I know we all would be happy if I took a long break from my family. Can you please help me what can I do to runaway and be safe while doing so? thank you very much.

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Hey there, thanks for writing to us here at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). It sounds like you’re going through a challenging time with your brother, and we’re glad you reached out.
Unfortunately, we don’t know your city/state in order to provide local resources, but here are a few general options. We can provide more specific resources to you if you can use our ONLINE CHAT SERVICE or call our HOTLINE.

We offer a Conference Call service if you call us and want help talking to your mum. We stay on the line and help make certain your voice is heard in a calm way. We can help you and your mum understand each other by guiding the call. This can sometimes be a way to open up the lines of communication when families are feeling stuck and could help you feel heard with your mum when it comes to feeling depressed or upset by your brother.

You mentioned experiencing depression and sometimes talking through emotions and exploring options with a trusted adult can be useful. You might consider talking to a counselor or trusted teacher or school counselor.

National Safe Place to find safe spaces for youth at https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/find-a-safe-place

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. 1-800-273-8255 or their online chat service at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.

We are LIMITED in the Number of Times we can respond Via the FORUM so if you’d like further contact, please instead contact us via our ONLINE CHAT SERVICE at www.1800runaway.org (click on the CHAT button) OR our HOTLINE at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929). We are available 24/7. We are here for you and wish you all the best, NRS

My brother is making my life absolute hell. He is ruining my life. He is lazy, stupid, rude, and doesn't care about anyone's feelings. When he upsets my mum, I get upset and lash out, which makes it worse. He doesn't understand that his actions have negative consequences or that there are other people in the world apart from him. He has made me depressed, like really depressed. He is the worst human being alive and I want to run away and never see or speak to him again. So in short...he made(and is still making) my life hell.

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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. You do not deserve to be talked to like that. 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.
It sounds like you are thinking about harming yourself or ending your life. It takes a lot of strength to reach out for help, and we are so glad that you did. Your life has worth and our top priority is your safety. If you feel this is an emergency you could consider calling 911 for emergency assistance. We are here to listen and support you in any way that we can, and we can help you find resources that can help you cope with these feelings. You do not have to face this alone, and there is so much help out there for you. If you are thinking about hurting yourself, the National Suicide Hotline could be a good resource for you.  You can check them out at www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, or you can call 1-800-273-8255 for help and support any time.
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

Im 11 and i wish i were dead

I have hated my life since I was just a little kid, I am abused every day for something didn't do all the time. And when we got a baby sister life got a whole lot worse, all anyone ever f****** cared about was my baby sister, and when I FINALLY got attention all I got in response was "do your work, I don't care now shutup, and your weird like nobody is ever going to like you." Like what kind of parents say this to "motivate" their kid. like you say its for my own good, but is having pleasure out of my suffering really my own good? I tried talking to my parents about it but all I get is a pat on the back like they don't care about me wanting to die.ive tried running away but my mom just shrugged and was like ok that's fine with me. What can I do, to stop this s*** because I cant take anymore of this nonsense