I need to leave for a bit.

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I'm 17 and everyone in my household are constantly yelling and screaming. It's summer so I'm at home most of the time and I think I'm going insane because of all the negative things there are in my life right now. I want to run away, but only for a bit. Like a mini, ********tier getaway. I need a break from everyone and everything otherwise I think I'm gonna end up in a mental hospital.

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Re: I need to leave for a bit.

That is understandable. The situation, with all its negativity, sounds very stressful, and it makes sense that you would want to get away from it. It’s also great that you recognize how it is affecting you, and are going for what you need.

Consider whether there is somewhere you can go. Youth in this situation sometimes have friends or relatives they can stay with. Perhaps, you can start reaching out to people who might be able to host you for a while, and see what they can do. Sometimes youth’s guardians even are aware of this arrangement, and support it.

Also, consider whether there are any activities you can participate in, such as a job, that can take you away from home, and give you the space you need.

If you do run away, keep your safety in mind. Make sure to have people you can stay in touch with who you can reach out to if you are under stress or in a difficult situation. Be aware of your surroundings, and trust your instincts if a situation feels uncomfortable.

Also, bear in mind that if you do run away, your parents may report you as missing. It’s not illegal to run away, but the police will be obligated to return you to your guardians, if you encounter them.

Also, feel free to call us. We can talk the situation through in more detail.

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Re: I need to leave for a bit.

my dad yells at me for absolutely no reason sometimes and my mom usually defends me saying i didn't do anything. but also, my mom would get frustrated with me for absolutely no reason again and my sister literally wants to murder me. everytime i see her she says i hate you and walks away and would sometimes throw a rock at me. I just need a short vacation to get away. someone please reply ASAP. i need help

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Re: I need to leave for a bit.

Hi there,

Thank you so much for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It takes a lot of courage to share your story with us and we are here to help. You do not deserve to be treated that way by your family. You should be somewhere where you feel both emotionally and physically safe.

You mentioned that your dad yells at you and that your sister often threatens you. We’re sorry to hear you are being treated that way. It must really hard to be around that and we are here to help you explore your options. One option, is you can file an abuse report. If you choose this option, we can help you with the process. Home should be a safe place for you.

You also shared that you just want to get away from all the chaos at home. Some options you could consider would be getting permission from your dad to stay with a family member or friends where you would feel safe. If you wanted help discussing this option with your dad, we offer a service where we can conference call with you and your dad to help you have a calm conversation about your options. You could also try sharing what’s been going on at home with a friend or family member that you trust. There are many options to help you.

Some other options to consider would be youth shelters or alternative living arrangements (ALAs) in your area. If you contact us directly by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or chat with us live on our website www.1800runaway.org we can help look up specific resources for you and even help you contact them.

We hope this information helps and we look forward to hearing from you.

Good luck & stay safe!
NRS