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im 16 and im outta control i just got kicked out of ma school 4 good i cant go bac its 4 assult to a teacher well ma mom told me dats i was a loser and dumd and ect i feel bad she tried to fight me but i could im have bruses on ma face and a black eye i know im bad but i shouldnt get treated like this im cryin writing this i dont know wat to do do i leave and never cum bac or die all me mom is hit me and call me names im 16 and fighting 4 ma life to stay together so please hear me out please help me

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Thanks for contacting the National Runaway Switchboard. It sounds like you are having a really hard time right now what with school and problems with your mother.

You certainly do not deserve to be hit. No matter what. Nothing you do means that you deserve getting hit or called names. We are glad you know that you shouldn’t be getting treated like that. Have you ever told anyone about this? What happened? Have you ever wanted to report what was going on? You deserve to live in a safe home and there are organizations out there that might be able to help make that happen. You could give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY or you could call Child Help at 1-800-422-4453. Is this something you are interested in?

It sounds like you aren’t really sure what you want to do, but you are contemplating running away. Is this right? What do you think it might be like to runaway? Deciding to leave home is a big decision and so we are glad that you are taking the time to think about things before acting. Some thing you might want to figure out is how you would survive, who you would stay with, and how this may help or hinder your future plans. We are certainly here to talk with you about these issues and help you decide what might be best for you.

Again, we are very glad that you chose to reach out to us today. We are here 24/7 and we are completely anonymous and confidential.

Best of luck,
-NRS

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Wow it sounds like you have hard times. I feel for you. No one deserves all that. She does not have the right to hit you like that. You need to call child welfare and tell them that you don't feel safe in the home and show them the bruises. Chances are you are having trouble in school because of all the stress at home. If your mom is not willing to change her and your situation then I am afraid it is up to you. Just because we love our parents don't mean we have to take abuse from them. By stopping them it is showing that you are brave enough to do what is right and strong enough to correct your mom. Once she realizes she was wrong then only can the healing begin. Remember always we should learn from our parents mistakes and never repeat what they have done to our children. If you report this abuse and for some reason you still do not feel safe. Tell some one else and someone else and someone else until it stops. Keep telling. It is not right. There is no room for violence in home where love should be. If the adults are not acting like adults unfortunately then it is up to the teen to act like the adult. I will be praying for you.

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You're right that no one deserves to be in a home with violence. Thanks for offering the poster some additional words of encouragement and empowerment.