My mom thinks bad of me and hits me whenever she gets mad.

[Guest]

I’m 15 and My mom hits me for the littlest reasons and I wanted this blanket in the house and my mom wanted it back but I didn’t want to give it back since it was in my room but my mom yelled at me to give it back and since I wasn’t giving it to her she bit me very hard and dug her nails into my arm and left me a dark bruise that still hasn’t gone away. She constantly hits and pulls my hair and pinches me on the daily for almost anything or when she gets frustrated. She would hit me while I’m in the passenger seat and she is driving going over 30 mph. She has kicked my face and back very hard before because I moved her bed a bit accidently while she was on it. She calls my friends black delinquents when I don’t even have many black friends at all and the ones that I do have arent associated with any crimes. And whenever I compliment another female she tells me to stop because she says it bothers her (I’m a girl btw)I think she had anger issues and she doesn’t ever think what she does is wrong at all. If I try to tell her she’s in the wrong she begins to scream at me and begins to hit me and she calls me a bad daughter she calls me curse words she says she hates me she’s told me once she’s frustrated she wants to kill me with her bare hands. She threatened to hit me with hot spoons. I’m too scared to call police because I dont want to just suffer in a different place like in the system or anything like that. My dad also doesn’t live with me and I don’t know what to do. I hate her so much and I feel I constantly have to kiss her ass to not get beaten. I do good in school I clean without being told but she makes me feel like I’m the abuser to her … I need help

[ccsmod5]

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. It may also be a good place to explore options for staying with another family member or someone you trust as far as transferring custody.
If any harm or abuse is happening at home, you have the right to report it. We are not experts on the issue, but generally once it's been reported, social services will either decide whether or not to take the case and further investigate. If they do take the case, they will send out someone from child protective services to do an investigation (interviewing people in the household) and from there they will decide the level of danger within the household. It generally ranges from no danger (the youth stays in the home, some services are given, and the case is closed), moderate danger (they will provide family services with possible temporary displacement) and high danger (they will remove the youth from the home and offer certain services).

You deserve to feel safe at home, if you choose to leave and need help finding resources please do not hesitate in calling us or chatting with us. 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

[Guest]

my mom whenever I do something she does not like she hits me or yells at me she almost hit me with a scissor before and just today she threw a cage for my guinea pig which I bought by winning a chess tournament and I am 11! I am so scared I dont wanna be here anymore what should I do?

[ccsmod9]

Thanks for reaching out to us at the National Runaway Safeline. Your home life sounds very stressful and you deserve to live in a place where you feel safe and valued. If you are feeling unsafe or directly threatened, you may want to call 911 for immediate assistance. For ongoing abuse, another option is to file a report with Child Protective Services. They may come out to investigate your home, and remove you to a safer living arrangement if they determine it is necessary. If you need help filing a report, you can call us here at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) and we can assist you in the process, if that is what you choose to do. You can also contact Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org for help in finding a safe living arrangement.

Sometimes, confiding in a trusted relative or another adult, such as a teacher or school counselor, can be a helpful option. You might think about if there is an adult you feel like you can trust and talk to them. You deserve to feel safe and we are here to support you as you figure out what is best for your situation. Please feel free to call us or chat with us online at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)/ 1800runaway.org if you would like to talk in detail about your situation. Good luck!

[Guest]

i am 11 years old. my mom never lets me say my opinion and she always pull my hair to the extent of where it felt like it came of and she hits me all over my body and sometimes she makes me bleed and just last week she poked my eye and when it started hurting she said that i am a cry baby and started hitting me again and this happens every day and she always compares me with my classmates and says that even thought i come 1st most of the time when i come second or lose one mark she says that i have failed and starts beating me and now when i do everything correctly she sees things and makes them up just for beating me and whenever i attend classes online and move my mouse and she sees it she says that she saw me play video game and beats me and sometimes i feel like im the worst child ever and i have a sister and my mom only argues when she gets angry with her and never yells or touches her and i feel so sad and im not allowed to cry even and my mom doesn't realise how much it hurts and says that i'm weak and she keeps a spatula seperate just to hit me and i have small on my thigh where she hit me once and i feel so dejected and im afraid of my mom and my dad is really understanding and has never harmed me he doesn't even yell but his work is in another state so he is not home most of the time and my mom takes advantage and she acts very nice with others but when no one is there i'm very afraid of her and i dont know what to do

[ccsmod15]

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out to us at the National Runaway Safeline. Your home life seems like it may be scary and you deserve to be in a safe and validating space. We are based in the United States of America (USA) and have general knowledge about abuse reporting in the USA. If you are located in the USA, and are feeling unsafe or directly threatened, you may want to call 911 for immediate assistance. For ongoing abuse, another option is to file a report with Child Protective Services. They may come out to investigate your home, and remove you to a safer living arrangement if they determine it is necessary. If you need help filing a report, you can call us here at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) and we can assist you in the process, if that is what you choose to do. You can also contact Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org for more information on reporting in the US.

If you are located outside of the USA, a good international resource could be Child Helpline International. Their website is https://www.childhelplineinternation...pline-network/. That resource may be able to connect you with local resources that can help you get the support you deserve. Please do not hesitate to reach out at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat with us through our website 1800runaway.org if you are in the USA and need support or any help. You deserve to feel safe in your home, and we would be happy to help you if we are able.

Best of luck,
NRS

[Guest]

Hi I am 11 years hold my mom constilny hits me. She twist my arm. And hit me a lot. I want to get help but I am too scared. Advice pls

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[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

[Guest]

my mom hits me lot and tells me to die, i tried killing myself before because of her and my sister im only 12 and i dont know what to do.

[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.
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.

You mentioned some things that raise concern for your safety and well-being. If any harm or abuse is happening at home, you have the right to report it. We are not experts on the issue, but generally once it's been reported, social services will either decide whether or not to take the case and further investigate. If they do take the case, they will send out someone from child protective services to do an investigation (interviewing people in the household) and from there they will decide the level of danger within the household. It generally ranges from no danger (the youth stays in the home, some services are given, and the case is closed), moderate danger (they will provide family services with possible temporary displacement) and high danger (they will remove the youth from the home and offer certain services).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.

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.

[Guest]

My parents are verbally and physically abusive I have been suffering alone for a very long time I need to break free I feel like a caged bird tortured unheared ignored silenced I can’t take it anymore please help

[ccsmod15]

Hi there,



Thanks for reaching out to NRS. It sounds like you have been going through a difficult time and it takes a lot of courage to reach out for help. No one deserves to be verbally or physically abused. You deserve to feel safe and secure at home. Anyone experiencing abuse has the right to file an abuse report to Child Protective Services. Child Help USA (1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org) is an organization that provides information on child abuse and the process of reporting abuse. We at NRS are also always available to talk with you about the process and support you in filing an abuse report if you choose.



When going through such a difficult time, it can help to have a safe space to talk and share about how you’re feeling and what you are going through. We at NRS are always here for you and aim to support you the best we can. You are not alone and you deserve to be heard. Please don’t hesitate to reach out by calling 1800-RUNAWAY or by chatting through our website www.1800runaway.org. We are available 24/7 to listen and support you.



We wish you all the best,

NRS

[Guest]

my name is Paris i'm 14 years old, so my mom was so nice when i young and dad wasn't there so it made things more weird but until here and now i feel like when i try to tell my feeling to her she makes it about her and today this girl was bulling me and she called me liar which really my heart to hear the woman who i look up to and gave birth to me called a liar and other hurt things just a month back she hit me with wood stick and called a whore and felt like i should leave her alone forever she trying therapy and stuff but to me that wont work i just wanna run away from her
so help a genderfluid out here what the hell should i do

[ccsmod10]

We're glad you're reaching out for help, you don't have to handle this on your own.

It sounds like your relationship with your mom has recently gotten hard, and she hasn't been trusting you or validating your experiences as real. It also sounds like she hit you in a moment of anger/frustration which is not something you deserve. It sounds like you care for her and want things to work but lately have felt like it might be hopeless and want to run away.

While we can't tell you what to do or what not to do (only you will know what is right for yourself!) we can highlight some options and talk about potential outcomes.

If your mom has hit you more than once or you feel afraid she might physically hurt you again, we can file an abuse report. You can do so at school with a teacher or counselor you trust, or you can do so with us (live chat at 1800runaway.org or call us at 1-800-RUNWAY). It might lead to some folks from child protective services talking to your mom, but it's unlikely she would 'get in trouble.'

If you haven't talked about how you've been feeling with anyone extensively, it can be helpful to talk about it with someone non-judgmental. A school counselor can be a good resource for this, or you can contact us or another mental health hotline (the National Alliance on Mental Illness is a good one. Their website (you can chat or call them) is NAMI.org.

If you do decide to run away, it can be helpful to have a well thought-out plan, including knowing where you will go, and how you will survive (provide for yourself food, water, shelter, sustainably). If you do run away, your mom will be able to file a runaway report, which would involve the police investigating where you might be, and likely returning you to her if they found you.

If you'd like to talk things through with us further feel free to reach out anytime. We are available 24/7 and fully confidential.