I want to runaway. I'm 13 and need help.

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This is my first time here, and I'm really scared to do this, but....
I feel like my entire family hates me, and I can't do anything to stop it. My dad and mom have fist-fought and argued LOUDLY infront of me CONSTANTLY. I have no one to talk to, and even when I do, they tell me to deal with it. I put on that fake smile everyday and when I feel it I usually just go to the bathroom and cry in the dark. I've been called everything in the book by everyone, my mom and dad threaten me. I try my hardest to stand up for myself but I just get scared, run to the bathroom and cry. I try listening to music that i can relate to, but it makes me depressed. I've considered running away, and I have even planned just in case, but I have no money and no idea what to do. OH, did i mention that my family (not parents but everyone else) are druggies? I'm a Christian and have even prayed for assistance, but nothing. I feel empty and dark. Can you help me? I used to be so happy and cheerful when my sis still lived with me (even then it was still terrible) and I want to be happy again.

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Re: I want to runaway. I'm 13 and need help.

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. We're sorry to hear you feel unsupported and hated by your family. It sounds like you have been put down a lot, and you don't deserve to be mistreated by anyone. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email or bulletin for assistance. If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please call or chat soon.

Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).

If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be safe,
NRS