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Hello. I'm 16 years old, living in California. I've been having thoughts about running away for a while, but nowadays they seem to consume my mind. I live with my grandmother, whom I believe is emotionally abusive (I won't elaborate at the moment, but it is extremely toxic to my well being). While my uncle (other family members were with us as well) was staying with us, he tried to help me stand up to her. This started a huge argument. There was screaming matches between everyone, people were throwing and breaking things, and my grandmother threatened suicide. I couldn't handle it, so I ran. I found a tree on the outstirts of town and slept under it most of the day. I felt at peace. I came home because I was scared of eventually being picked up by the police. No one said anything to me, other than my uncle. I was hurt and confused. Did they not notice I was gone for the entire day? Did they not care at all?
My mother is a drug addict, living with her is not an option. My father does not want me to live with him, due to my previous mental health issues. My uncle offered to spilt an apartment with me, but now he lives in a different state with his girlfriend and daughter. I would feel guilty imposing on their family.
I am graduating in a couple months (thanks to an independent study program) and I will have my license in a few weeks. I have a car and a decent attitude; I'm hoping I can get a job. I know my father would emancipate me in a heartbeat (he has 100% physical and 50% legal custody) but I know my mother would never sign the papers (she has 50% legal custody). Is there anyway I can still get emancipated, despite my mother's disapproval?
I have a boyfriend back in South Dakota (where I lived for a bit); we've been together for a little over a year now. We've made irrational plans (when we're both upset about my situation) for him to come pick me and my stuff up so I can go live with him (he is 17, graduated with a steady job and apartment). We both know it's a bad idea, but as of right now, I am packed and ready to go. My situation is becoming harder and harder to handle. I recently relapsed into self harm (after 3 1/2 months clean, I've been struggling for roughly five years) and I am ashamed of how anxious I have become.
I hope this made some sort of sense and I could really use some advice. Thank you so much for your time.
My mother is a drug addict, living with her is not an option. My father does not want me to live with him, due to my previous mental health issues. My uncle offered to spilt an apartment with me, but now he lives in a different state with his girlfriend and daughter. I would feel guilty imposing on their family.
I am graduating in a couple months (thanks to an independent study program) and I will have my license in a few weeks. I have a car and a decent attitude; I'm hoping I can get a job. I know my father would emancipate me in a heartbeat (he has 100% physical and 50% legal custody) but I know my mother would never sign the papers (she has 50% legal custody). Is there anyway I can still get emancipated, despite my mother's disapproval?
I have a boyfriend back in South Dakota (where I lived for a bit); we've been together for a little over a year now. We've made irrational plans (when we're both upset about my situation) for him to come pick me and my stuff up so I can go live with him (he is 17, graduated with a steady job and apartment). We both know it's a bad idea, but as of right now, I am packed and ready to go. My situation is becoming harder and harder to handle. I recently relapsed into self harm (after 3 1/2 months clean, I've been struggling for roughly five years) and I am ashamed of how anxious I have become.
I hope this made some sort of sense and I could really use some advice. Thank you so much for your time.
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