I want to move out

[Unregistered]

Lately its been hard and i want to move out my moms house cuz she threatens me saying shes gonna punch my teeth down my throut and sceamed do it cuz she punched me before and i went to jail for no reason and i took the blame cuz i have 2 sisters that still need a mom so i went to jail and got a few charges for things i did not do and then my sisters tell me to jump off a roof and kill my self and alot more i just want to move out but i cant im only 16 and people said in San Antonio Texas u have to be 18 is there a way i can move out i have a place to stay my friend avery said i can stay with him and what age can i move out can u find out what age i can really move out in san Antonio texas and i feel so much happier when i am not around them

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RE: I want to move out

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to us. It sounds like you’ve been having a pretty tough time at home and we’re sorry to hear about this. It had to be really hard going to jail for something that you didn’t actually do. It sounds like your sisters really mean a lot to you and you did what you had to in order to protect them.

It sounds like your mom and sisters have been saying some really hurtful things to you threatening violence against you, and about jumping off a roof and killing yourself. Those are very serious things to be saying to someone and you do not deserve to be told things of this nature. It’s understandable why you would want to leave based on everything that you have shared with us. It sounds like a challenging spot to be in.

We’re not legal experts unfortunately, but generally if someone leaves before the age of 18 without legal guardian’s permission, they would have the right to make a runaway report. If a report is made, and the police find you they typically would just bring you back home. However, anyone that you stay with could potentially be charged for harboring. It sounds like you have a safe place to go to if you decide to leave which is good to hear. Our main priority is always your safety.

If you would like to call your chat with us, we can talk in more detail through your options and try to come up with a plan that will keep you safe and that you’re comfortable with. We’re here to support you.

Best,
NRS