I'm 12 and I want to run Away.

i am a 12 year old boy in granville ohio and my parents always beat me like hell and im depressed and anious all the time. one time my mom pinned me to the table, and started punching me in the face. by that time my hands and arms were so sore from other beatings that i couldn't move them, let alone block the hits. I told my freind and he told me that he would come with me. He chickened out at the last minute and told my parents. After that, i got a beating harder than any one before. I told my parents that i would call the police, so they got a knife and stabbed it until it broke. I tried suicude, but all it did was make me throw up. I want to run away

i im 12 years old, and i want to run away i have so much going on but not aduse i dont know were to go if i run away but i have the money i saved up like 200$ i have bad anxiety and depression and more i will bring a knife with me for danger

[ccsmod1]

Hey there,

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing a little bit about what’s been going on, we know that it takes a lot of courage. It must be really hard to live in a home with so much tension. Running away is a big decision and it can be very stressful to figure out what you want to do.

Your dad's threats and behavior is in no way acceptable. Absolutely no one deserves to be abused. If you are currently at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. If any harm or abuse is happening at home, you have the right to report it. If you feel like this is an option you want to explore, you may find this website helpful: https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse/. We can also help you to file a report if that’s the route you are considering. It may also be a good idea to explore options for staying with another family member or someone you trust as far as transferring custody.

You brought up that the situation at home has made you think about killing yourself before and it causes us great concern. We care a lot about your safety, 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 Prevention Lifeline could be a good resource for you. You can check them out at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/, or you can call 1-800-273-8255 for help and support any time.

If you’d like to go over what’s going on in depth, or if you’d like to explore other options that you may have available to you, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY. You can also chat us by clicking on the “CHAT” button on top of our homepage. We’re open 24/7 and here to listen and support you in any way we can.

Stay safe,
NRS

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[ccsmod1]

Hey there,

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing a little bit about what’s been going on, we know that it takes a lot of courage. It seems like there is a lot of change going on within your family and it must be really hard to live in a home with so much tension. We want you to know that everyone is responsible for their own actions and it's unfair to yourself to think that your dad's behavior and situations are your fault. Running away is a big decision and it can be very stressful to figure out what you want to do.

You mentioned some things about thinking that there is no point of living, and it raises some concern for your safety and well-being. We care a lot about your safety, 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 Prevention Lifeline could be a good resource for you. You can check them out at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/, or you can call 1-800-273-8255 for help and support any time.

It seems like your family may not fully understand how the situation at home is affecting you. It could be a good idea to work with a local family counselor or have a conversation mediated by a school counselor/social worker, trusted friend, or family member to help clear the air. If you'd like, you can also call us directly and we can conduct a conference call with your family so you have a safe environment where you can express yourself.

If you’d like to go over what’s going on in depth, or if you’d like to explore other options that you may have available to you, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY. You can also chat us by clicking on the “CHAT” button on top of our homepage. We’re open 24/7 and here to listen and support you in any way we can.

Stay safe,
NRS

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I’m 11 and i want to run away from my horrible dad, he always threatens to hit me with the belt multiple times, he will hit me hard, he also always threatens to leave my family, he favor’s my sister, he always makes me feel horrible of myself, sometimes i really think about killing myself but decided it would be best to runaway

I don't know y they didn't aborted me or just left me in the streets. Im nothing but a mistake to God. I don't know y I'm living or being treated good. I already know that they want me dead...
I'm nothing but a problem maker in my family. I'm the reason why dad left mom.
I'm the reason why my dad doesn't have his restaurant.
IM THE REASON why were not living the life we wanted.
I nothing but a ********ty son....
There's no point of living if I'm being like this and cause so many problems and so the only way to end this is to leave home and away from my family so they won't have any problems

[ccsmod15]

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.
We are here as support to help through this challenging time. An option for finding help with dealing with the bullying you are going through is https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now We are also here to listen and help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by forum 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 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 wanna rung away becuase i get picked on at grade 6 and i just wanna escape this thing and live by my self and i have not told no one yet not even my mom and i don't want her knowing and i just wanna leave and i need help with that

[ccsmod15]

Hi,

Thanks for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we commend you for your bravery. We hope we can help today.
It sounds like you are experiencing severe neglect and emotional abuse at home. You do not deserve to be treated this way, and should not have to live in a home where you are starved and not provided for, nor should you have to endure being called names, being treated without dignity, and being forced to perform extensive physical labor. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. You may also report any mistreatment to CPS. 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 ever need assistance calling out to CPS to make an abuse or neglect report please call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY.

It takes a lot of strength to get through a day of treatment like this. It makes sense that sometimes you are exhausted and depressed and that you self-harm. There is help for you. Many people hurt themselves and have amazing recovery stories. The website twloha.com (To Write Love On Her Arms) is an amazing blog in which people share these stories. It can be a beacon of light for you in the darkest of times. If you are ever in danger of taking your own life, you can also always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. It’s okay to feel the way you feel. We want you to be safe, and we encourage you to reach out to these numbers if you are feeling unable to keep yourself safe.

You have taken a big step towards starting that new life you talked about. We hope that you find the above information useful, but if you do not, please reach out to us by phone (1800-RUNAWAY) or by instant message (1800runaway.org, click CHAT). We are here to listen here, to help.

Stay safe and stay strong.
NRS

I’m thirteen and I want to run away because my family is mean to me they don’t give me food or anything and I always starve to death and I can’t sleep,I have anger issues and depression, I hurt myself but I want to stop and start a new life, they also call me a maid and more they call me ugly and that I should die I want to runaway and start a new life and forget about them because if I don’t runaway they are gonna make me feel worse and marketing me wanna die and they always make me clean no breaks no water or food and I’m always hungry I’m supper skinny.oh and they always tell me I’m not like others and that they wish I was perfect. I just wanna runaway and forget about them I really need help.

[ccsmod15]

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 and you mentioned being harmed. We’re sorry you’re going through this. You don't deserve to be hurt in any way. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. You may also be able to report any mistreatment to CPS. 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 ever need assistance calling out to CPS to make an abuse or neglect report please call is at 1-800-RUNAWAY.
Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. You are not alone in this. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.
If you would like to talk more in detail please chat soon through our website www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button) if you are unable to call in. We unfortunately cannot give advice as we are non-directive. You know your situation best
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS

Im 12...

i feel like im putting on afake smile all the time, its not my parents, my dad and my mum are not together, my dad come to cisitt some weekends but then he leaves, i wanna talk about it but i really cant i dont know whats wrong with me. I try to keep myself focassed on thibgs to keep me busy, like starting a youtube channel and talking to my friends and ut works for a little bit but my little sister justs does it again and again, shes horrible to me I dont know why i try to have a connection like do things with her but she does it anyway, my mum allways punishes me and not her she gwts awat with everything, my phone allways get taken away aswell and my conputer and Apparently to her im a ********** and horrivle but i try my hardest to be nice. She does wreselling and mma and i dont because I like learning about computers and im more of a gamer then anything else she woke up in a really bratty mood and took it out on me, iv done nothing to her by shes punched and pushed me anyway, im only 3 hours into my day, i woke up super late and no one lisens and i cant talk to anyobr because they allways say im as bad as she is but im really not, she makes herself the victim in everything and its ended up when im crying everyday now.

[ccsmod3]

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.
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

Hello. I am a 12 year old girl that wants to run away. At the age of 9 I was blamed for something serious at school i didn’t have friends for years and it led me to self harm and depression. My parents made it even worse by constantly yelling at me. There’s people out there that have it worse than me and I know. My mom takes me on trips sometimes and I guess is ok towards me but sometimes she yells and hits me and it hurts a lot. I feel like self harming again sometimes and I don’t know if it’s a valid reason to run away. Help me, please.

[ccsmod15]

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.
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. Running away is a status offence, not a criminal one. As such, running away alone is not usually enough to result in juvenile detention. Although, 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.
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.
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