I'm 12 and I want to run Away.

[Guest]

my best friend is 13 and her mom and her have a verbal and abusive relationship her mom will harm her when im on ft with her she thinks bout harming herself because this is to much for her to handle and she hates everyone in her family because they don't show her any love that she needs and now me and her our friend our helping her run away what should she or we do

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Thank you for reaching out to National Runaway Safeline. We are very sorry to hear that your best friend’s mother is abusive towards her. Abuse is not okay, and she doesn’t deserve to be treated that way. She does have the option of reporting the abuse to someone that she trusts such as a school teacher or counselor. She could also try to experts on child abuse at Child Help (1-800-422-4453), they could help her file an abuse report and even discuss how to transfer custody to another family member or close friend. You mentioned that she has thought about harming herself, talking to someone about her issues may help. To Write Love on Her Arms (twloha.com) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) are two great resources for people that have thought about harming themselves or committing suicide.
You stated that you and another friend are helping her runaway, ensuring that she has a safe place to go to is very important. Running away is not illegal but since she is only 13, her parents could file a runaway report on her. With a runaway report, if the police find her they would return her back home to her mom unless she tells them that she isn’t safe at home. If you allowed her to stay with you without her parent’s permission, you could get in trouble for harboring a runaway. If you would like additional information or have any further question, please feel free to contact us directly via phone (1-800-786-2929), email, or live chat, you could also give your friend our contact information so that she can contact us directly.

[Guest]

Hi i am 13 years old and i do not want to live with my family anymore they adopted me when i was 8 years old the first few years was really nice then they started getting mad at me for the stupidest things and then they yell at me don't talk to me get mad at me for the rest of the day then they verbally abuse me. they say i'm a embarrassment say i should go change my family name they are just dumb and they say other things. Then they are unfair. please tell me what to do. Tell me how to live with a different family even though i'm adopted. please help me write away!

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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to write to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like your adoptive parents use to be nice to you but now they are verbally abusive and you do not know what to do. We want you to know that no one has the right to make you feel bad about yourself. You sound like such a brave person to have been dealing with all of this for so long. Who have you been able to talk to about all of this negativity that you have been experiencing? Talking to a trusted adult or friend might be helpful in helping you explore options for you outside of the home. We are here to support you 100 percent. If there is anything that you need from us please let us know and we will do our best to work with you. 1-800-786-2929
Best wishes,
NRS

[Guest]

I'm 11 and I want to run away from home..

I want to because my parents, whenever I do stuff they dislike, they will hit me with a remark like, "Pitiful," and "Stupid," and what they don't know is that I am actually suicidal. I don't want to be here and I am struggling to stay sane. What should I do?

[ccsmod10]

Thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you’ve been going through such a tough time, but we are here to support you and help you in any way we can. We want you to know that you are worth it and that there is hope for you. We also want you to know that no one deserves to be talked to that way. That sounds so hard to be spoken to that way and to struggle to feel good where you’re living.

If you ever feel that you are in danger of hurting or killing yourself, you could call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255; suicidepreventionlifeline.org) or you can always call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or chat with us online.

If you haven’t already, you could consider reaching out to a trusted adult, relative, worker/teacher/counselor at your school for help and support. If you haven’t already, you could also consider talking to your parents about how you’ve been feeling, or have someone else help you talk with them. There are also many resources that could help you work through conflict at home, talk through your emotions, or help you with anything else you may need. If you want to talk more about what’s been going on, or if you would like more information about resources, you can call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or chat with us online.

Again, thank you or contacting us. It sounds like you’ve been going through a really hard time, but you’ve shown a lot of strength by working through these challenges and reaching out for help. If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to call us or chat with us online. We’re always here to listen and here to help.

[Guest]

I’m 10 almost 11 and I don’t like my moms boyfriend he’s mean and rude the been dating since I was like 4 and I was always over my real dads house then so I didn’t care but now there talking about getting married and I said I don’t think that would be good he smokes weed and other stuff to my mom punches my in my face calls my a monkey a ********** other things to she will choke me my sister who is now 20 went through the same stuff 2 I remember being 6 and 7 seeing her being abused I just want to die now I didn’t ask to be born so why am I here I will try to cut myself but my skin is too thick I will cry I tried everything but I am still her why please help me before things get to far

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Thank you for reaching out to National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We are very sorry to hear that you have been abused at home. You don’t deserve to be treated that way and it is understandable that you would like to get out of that situation. You do have the option of reporting the abuse. Talking to someone that you trust could help such as a teacher or school counselor. Child Help (1-800-422-4453) is a great resource to help with abuse reporting and information about transferring custody. You could also ask your mother if she would allow you to stay with another family member maybe your dad or sister. You mentioned that you wanted to die, your life matters. Although you are in a tough situation, you are not alone. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) has experts that could talk you through those thoughts of harming yourself. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. We encourage you to contact us directly (1-800-786-2929) for additional resources and support.

[Guest]

okay so this may sound like a lie but im considering running away, i live with my grandma and uncle , they both have screamed at me for nothing, beat me, and threaten me. im 12 years old and i have a friend and i have talked to her parents because i have ran away twice but i came back every time, but this time im for real, i dont know how to get out

[ccsmod7]

Hello there, it seems like you contacted us after posting this bulletin.

Thank you so much for reaching out via phone so we could best help and talk through your options. Please do not hesitate to reach back out if you would like help with reporting or if you would like additional support. We truly want to be there for you during this difficult time.

Best,

NRS

[Guest]

Im 12 and wanna leave


so when i was 5 my father left me and my mom so she is with a new guy now he is mean and rude. both of my parents are they throw things at me hit me and throw me like im nothing.and they dont care.its like im just somthing you can throw around and hit all the time sometimes they force me into the car to go places i say no and still they tell me to.im doing one thing they tell me to do the other im suffering depression they dont care.i wanna run away to show them how i feel but how do i do it how can i show them i hate what they are doing to me.? hope im not alone on this one can anyone help me figure this out?

[ccsmod10]

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out. It sounds like you are going through a lot and we are here to see how we can help you.

You do not deserve to be hurt or treated poorly like the way your parents treat you. If you feel unsafe with your parents you can always call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929), the police, or the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453. Any of those numbers can help you find a safe place in a dangerous moment, or even help you file a report about your parents hurting you, if you wanted to do that. If you ran away and your parents filed a runaway report and you were picked up by the police, they may return you home.
However, if there is evidence of your parents hurting you, such as a report filed, it is possible they would not return you to an unsafe environment.

If you did not want to call someone about this, you can always tell another adult, such as a teacher or school counselor. They may be someone who can help you feel better and make sure you are safe at home. If you do run away, or are want to prepare a place you can run to, you can call us and we can help find you a shelter to stay at.

You do not deserve to live in a home that you are being hurt in. Please do reach out to us or one of the numbers we mentioned to get help being safe in your own home.

[Guest]

I'm 12.
I think my mom hates me.She calls me "Mam" and Ms" and she cussed at me.She also tends to yell at me for little things like not giving her my clothes so she can wear them . When I was younger I had math homework. And my twin had pointed it out. We were cleaning our book bags. She told our mom and she forced me to do it. We were in grade K and the homework was multiplacation. I remember her picking my up by my neck, and she slammed me on the floor. I have had suicidal thoughts and have recently thought of running away and a few month before my birthday we had a talent show. I remember no one showing up my mom of course. I had told her and asked her to be there.i had to walk home. And then when I got home she yelled at me over deodorant because she thought I stole it and her hairspray. She didn't even congratulate me. And she's always talking about me to her friends. I have thought of Killin my self multiple times. I've even googled how to have a painless death. And how to run away. And how to starve yourself to the point you die. Please help me I want to live with some else other than my family members. She didn't even want me when I was born. She didn't want twins she only wanted done child. That was my older sister (twin).I really want help

[ccsmod7]

Hello there, thanks for reaching out today.

Sounds like you are going through so much at home with your mom. You do not deserve to be harmed in anyway, and there is no excuse for the way she is treating you. You deserve to be treated with respect and to make it through this difficult time. Your life has infinite value, and here at NRS we truly want to see you through this.

It was really brave of you to reach out today and we encourage you to always do so when you are feeling like you are wanting to kill yourself. There are resources out there for you and you do not have to go through this alone. If you are feeling like you are in immediate danger, please call 911. They typically would take you to the hospital for 3 days to provide you with treatment and a safe place to be. If you are wanting to talk to someone about how you are feeling you might reach out to a close adult like a school counselor or a friend. You can always call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY if you ever want to talk to someone about how you are feeling. You could also reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. There are people out there who truly want to help you through this.

It sounds like you understandably want to live elsewhere where you will be treated better. You mentioned that your mom really hurt you in the past by picking you up by the neck and slamming you on the floor. That is so not okay. You so have the right to report abuse that is going on in your household to child protective services (CPS). If the abuse is found to be highly dangerous you would be removed from the home. To learn more about your options your might reach out to the expert child advocates 1-800-422-4453. If you have a relative who is willing to take you in, you might have them talk to your mom for you about moving too. You can live anywhere that your guardian says is okay.

Please do not hesitate to call or chat us if you ever need. We really want to be a support for you during this time.

Best,

NRS

[Guest]

I'm 13 and i wanna live with my friend and her mother in new York. i just moved from new york a few moths ago and to north carolina and i hate it here!. I'm failing a few of my classes, and my i dont even know my mom truly cares about me since she said i could starve myself for all she cares. The people that i know truly care about me are in new york. but the question is how do i convince the most strictest parents to let me live with them???

[ccsmod10]

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you’ve been going through such a tough time, but we are here to support you and help you in any way we can. That sounds so isolating to feel far away from people who care about you. That sounds hurtful to feel that your mom doesn’t care about you.

If you haven’t already, you could consider reaching out to a trusted adult, relative, worker/teacher/counselor at your school for help and support. If you haven’t already, you could also consider talking to your parents about how you’ve been feeling or have someone help you talk with them.

There are also many resources that could help you work through conflict at home, get help with classes, or help you with anything else you may need. If you want to talk more about what’s been going on, or if you would like more information about resources, you can call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) or chat with us online.

Again, thank you or contacting us. It sounds like you’ve been going through a really hard time, but you’ve shown a lot of strength by working through these challenges and reaching out for help. If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to call us or chat with us online. We’re always here to listen and here to help.

[Guest]

Thank you this really helps me alot hopefully i can get the help i need about this.

[Guest]

hi i am 12,i wish you can know me, i am a good friend and sometimes i want to wlsh away from home and do come back, i wish u can see me cry all today,i just think god what he do i wish god can come take my life and i tkae his time for me to die bye xoxoxoxoxxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxo

[ccsmod7]

Hello there, thanks for reaching out today. Sounds like you are are going through a whole lot right now and feeling like you want to die. Those feelings are pretty significant and here at NRS, we truly want to help. Your life has infinite value and you deserve to make it through this. If you ever want to talk to someone about how your feeling please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY or chat us. You also might reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. There are resources out there for you and you should not have to go through this alone. If you are feeling like you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

You mentioned being a good friend, that is pretty awesome. If you haven't already, you might try to reach out to a close friend or trusted adult and let them know how you are feeling. It can be incredibly hard, but reaching out to the people around you for help might help you get the support you so need and deserve. If you need help having that conversation with your parent or guardian, we do have a conference call service here at NRS if you call 1-800-RUNAWAY. We can mediate that conversation with your guardian about how you are feeling, and advocate for your needs. We also have a national database of individual and family counseling services if you feel like those resources could help your situation.

It was so brave for you to reach out today and we encourage you to keep doing so whenever you are feeling this way.

We look forward to hearing from you and we wish you the best,

NRS

[Guest]

hi i am 12 and i want to die because mom think i am noting i wish she think i am something, i wish i get help can you help i need it my brother get the moreeeeee love i wish it was me can u plzzzzz help me plzzzz why do happending to mee plz help me (crying) (it the end of me)

[ccsmod3]

Hi,

Thanks for reaching out to us at National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like your mom is saying hurtful things that may feel painful. You deserve to be treated feel loved and important. We take very seriously your expression that you want to die and if you feel you are in immediate danger to yourself please call 911 or reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

Just so you know if you would like to discuss your situation more in depth you can contact us immediately at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). We are a completely confidential hotline that is available 24 hours a day. There is always someone available to provide support, discuss options, and find resources in your area if needed. In addition, we offer a service where we can mediate a conversation with your mother and help you express your thoughts and feelings.

We also have an online crisis chat set up that is currently available from 4:30p to 11:30p CST. Please feel free to reach out to us anytime. Take care.

National Runaway Safeline

[Guest]

im 12 years old and i just cant with my parents i have been going threw alot this year i really am getting tired of them ima just grab everyrhing soon and leave they abuse me alot threaten me alot im just getting tired of it i have my plans already idk if im doing the right thing but im not really trying to stay with them i rather run away or get into a foster home

[ccsmod5]

Hi, thanks for reaching out to us at NRS.

It sounds like things have been pretty tough at home so it’s understandable that you are trying to figure out if you should leave. You mentioned that your parents abuse you and threaten you a lot. Nobody deserves to be abused and there is help out there if you want to talk to someone or report it. The National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453 is available 24/7 if you want to talk further about the abuse and then decide if you want to connect to a local agency to make a report. The goal of making an abuse report is to ensure you are safe and possibly place you in an alternative living environment, which it sounds like is something you are looking for.

Do you have a place in mind where you could go and stay safe if you did run away? Homelessshelterdirectory.org is a good resource for shelters, if that is something you are considering, or you are welcome to call us 24/7 at (800) RUNAWAY to explore options in our directory of resources. Running away is a big decision and you don’t have to go through it alone.

Best of luck!
NRS

[Guest]

I need to run away because I just came out as bisexual my mom and dad didn’t accept me after that the my dad threw stuff at me and slaps me talks about me and hits in the head with stuff

[ccsmod5]

Hi, it seems like you've reached out to us through another platform and through this platform. If you'd like to discuss your situation further, please feel free to reach out to us at our 24/7 hotline: 1-800-786-2929.

We're so sorry to hear that your father has been harming you. You don't deserve to be treated that way. If you're in an abusive situation, you might consider reporting the abuse through the National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

[Guest]

I'm about 12 my parents are sometimes abousive and I'm thinking about running away and I feel like I'm alone and I have no friends and I want to do the buddy system but no friends I have everything planned but I need lots of money and advice.

[ccsmod1]

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to us at the National Runaway Safeline. We are here 24/7 to listen and to support. It sounds like you are having a hard time at home so we are glad that you reached out to us today.

It sounds like things have been pretty hard at home and you’re not sure what to do. You mentioned that your parents are sometimes abusive. Nobody deserves to be abused and there is help out there if you want to talk to someone or report it. The National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453 is available 24/7 if you need someone to listen to or information on how to file a report. You deserve to feel safe at home.

It also sounds like you are thinking of running away but are unsure of you have the resources to do so. Do you have other family members or another adult that you think can help support you in this decision? You deserve to not go through this alone. We are here to talk and to support by phone at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) and we could walk you through your options and help to connect you with the resources you may need.

Don’t hesitate to call, and we wish you luck,

NRS