Can i choose to live with my grandparents

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Can I chose to live with my grandparents. For the past three years, my parents have been going through a bad divorce case and I have no clue who to live with. They are always fighting and arguing. We have even had the police show up at our house. My dad says that if u choose my mom, I won't see him or my baby brother again, by the way, this only started because my dad got togetger with my mom's cousin. I would just live to live with my grandparents and continue to see both of my parents. The court case is tomorrow and I don't know what to say.

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Hey there,

It sounds like you have a really big decision to make. We can't exactly tell you what is best for you. It may be worth a try to mention to the courts where you would like to go. Only they can decide what will happen to you. That must be really difficult to have to consider those options and think about possible consequences. Hopefully things work out for you!

All the best,
NRS

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Me and my mom Rilly do not get along very well and I just wish that I can just go to my grandmas for a weak or two

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Hello and thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. We’re very sorry to hear that you are having issues with your mother. Do you think that it could be a possibility that your mom would let you stay with your grandma for a little bit if you asked her? It could be difficult, but if you want help regarding how to ask her, please don’t hesitate to contact us on our 24/7 hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY or on chat at 1800runaway.org. Take care, NRS.

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I’m a 13 year old girl and my dad and my mom are split up since I was like and I love going there on the weekend but he and his girlfriend are really strict on me about school and my mom has in and out boyfriends and my life has way more problems and I cried all day today. When I got home from school I did my homework and its around time to start working on the science fair project and I got my question so my mom said call your dad and tell him and I said don’t you remember what happened last time. He and his girlfriend screamed at me because I forgot to get my asignment notebook signed. me and my dad got into a huge fight over the phone and I told my mom and she said she didn’t feel like arguing with him so I said let’s just go to court and you can just get full custody of me I’m scared that he will try to get full custody of me. I’d rather live with my grandmother than both of them she’s the only one that dose listen to me and she needs my help. One time I was sitting on my open window thinking about jumping and my house is two story’s my mom doesn’t know I’m writing to you. I just need help so I can live with my grandma my life is way too stressful and I’m depressed. And my mom and her boyfriend are always fighting.

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Reply: I'm a 13 year old girl

Hello,
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 in your life right now.
It sounds like you’re fearing that the stress from the situation is getting harder and harder to handle.
We are sorry you are going through a tough emotional time.

If you are feeling depressed or having thoughts of suicide we encourage you to reach out for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 offers support to those in crisis.
Sometimes when things are too stressful it might help to talk with someone about it.
Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. This may be an isolating and lonely time for you, but you are not alone in this.
NRS is here to listen and here to help.
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).

You are welcome to discuss your situation and talk about possible options for help.
What you did today by reaching out was great. Good job.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Take care,
NRS

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