Im 15 and I want to leave my house

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Hi, thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline and sharing your experience. It was very brave of you to reach out to NRS. NRS is sorry to hear out the things you are experiencing at home. You seem to be concern about the safety of your mom, sister and yourself. Do not hesitate out to CPS or/and the police if you feel the need to. If you choose to leave home at 15, your parents could file a runaway report and anyone you stay with might be accused of harboring a runway. Its's also a good idea to discuss your option to leave with your dad with you mom/stepdad.


NRS 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 contact our 24/7 crisis support line either by phone or chat.




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,

im 15 years old and i dont want to be in my household anymore.

so ive had a rough childhood because my dad being in and out of my life since i was born. he moved to california when i was 9 and i was absolutely devastated, i thought he moved bc he didn’t love me anymore. but was i was 1 my mom got a boyfriend named chad it was good until i started to getting older. he would try and parent me but my mom told him no he couldn’t and me and my stepdad have no relationship at all. im the reason my mom wants to divorce my stepdad but shes scared. and he is abusive to my mom when there drunk. ive had to call the cops on him before because i was scared he was going to hit me and i thought i had finally ended there marriage but i didn’t. and a few years later (now) im in therapy and on antidepressants because of everything that has happened in my life. my dad is trying to move back but he has said it so many times that i dont believe him anymore. the reason im contacting you guys is because i dont feel my mom, sister and i are safe in this house hold anymore. my mom has been brainwashed by my stepdad and i dont want my sister growing up having to go through what im going through. but tonight we were all drinking and my family was over and stuff and it escalated and i had had enough so i started saying how i felt to my stepdad and he didnt like it so he told me to leave and i want to so bad. so i tried going with my aunt and i asked my mom and she said no and i begged her to let me go but she said no. and i dont feel safe i feel like im going to get hit by my mom or stepdad bc my mom has threatened me before to hit me and ive been scared that my stepdad was going to hit me before. so i was wondering if i could leave my house without my parents consent bc i dont feel safe and my biological dad said its fine and he wants me to leave this household.

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Hi, thank you for reaching out. That sounds like a really stressful situation and your parents fighting all the time. It is also never okay for them to threaten you. It seems to are now feeling depressed with how you are being treated and you deserve to live somewhere you feel safe and supported. It sounds like you have thought about suicide and we care about you and don’t want anything bad happening to you. A resource that might be able to help is the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, you can call or text 988. If you are interested in talking more about what you are going through or some possible options, please either call our hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat us online at 1800runaway.org. We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS

Hi I’m 15
I want to leave my parents house they always fight threaten me they gave me depression I just can’t stand here sometimes I even think of sucide

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Hi, thank you for reaching out. It sounds like you are being verbally abused by your parents and you never deserve to be treated this way. You deserve to be in a home where you feel safe and are not being abused in any way. It sounds like you have a place you can go if needed, which is always helpful to have a safe place. Though we want you to know that the people you stay with could be charged with what’s called harboring a runaway. It sounds like you are at risk of hurting yourself if you have to stay at home any longer which is understandable given the way you are being treated. We care about your safety and don’t want anything bad happening to you. One option is to report the verbal abuse you have been experiencing to Child Protective Services and we can help with that process if you are interested. If you would like to talk more about what you are experiencing and how you are feeling, please call our hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat us online at 1800runaway.org. We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS

Im 15, and Im being verbally abused by my parents, my mom kicked me out to my dad's house but I still see her every day to go to school, and my dad is very verbally abusive, saying very very hurtful things, I have somewhere I could go if I ran away but Im scared theyd get in trouble, and at this point even if I was put into foster care I wouldnt be mad but if I stay in my parents house any longer I dont feel safe with myself

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(If you feel you are in immediate danger for any reason, please call the police or go to your local emergency room.)

Hi,
Thanks so much for reaching out to us. It sounds like you’re looking for some independence and you want to live on your own.

If you get permission from your parents/guardians, you are able to leave home and live wherever you would like. However, some things may be difficult to do such as signing documents or getting a job since you are underage.

If you’re looking to leave home without parent/guardian permission, there are a few legalities that are important to consider. If you do choose to leave home without your parents’ permission, they could choose to file a runaway report with the police. The police will then find you and bring you home. Although you wouldn’t get in any trouble with the law, there is a possibility that any person you are staying with could be charged with harboring a runaway, which is a criminal charge. This issue goes away once you turn 18, since in most states you will be considered an adult.

The way to get around this would be to get written permission from your parents (an email, text, note, etc) stating that you can stay wherever you are trying to go. That way if they decide to press charges, you have proof that they gave you permission.

There is also the possibility of emancipation, which is its own process involving going to court and proving to a judge that you can support yourself. You would need things such as paychecks from a job and proof of a living space (as well as other things) to do this. If you feel emancipation is something you want to pursue, we recommend doing some research online and contacting your local juvenile courthouse to have your questions answered. You can also think about filing an abuse report if you feel that is relevant to you.

If you feel safe to do so, we would encourage you to talk to your parents about how you’re feeling and tell them how their rules are affecting your happiness. You may be able to get a better understanding of where they are coming from and make a compromise that helps you feel more comfortable at home.

We would love to hear more about your story and give you more personalized and confidential help, but we’ll do the best we can below. Please feel free to reach out to us directly any time to talk to a real person. The NRS is here 24/7 via online chat or by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-880-9860).

Good luck!
NRS

I am finna be 15. And I want to leave my house and live on my own or have a roommate

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Thanks for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). It sounds like you are experiencing a tough time at home. It can certainly feel overwhelming when home doesn't feel like a safe place. We recognize the strength to reach out and talk about what you are going through.

How long have you felt like your dad has been toxic? Did anything happen recently (or generally) that seemed to intensify your dad's anger? What things have you tried to deal with the situation?

We encourage you to reach out either via phone (1-800-RUNAWAY) or via text (click the “CHAT” button on the top of our homepage). This better allows for communication to ensure you have the information/resources you need to make an informed decision. It generally is more difficult to do this via the forum.

Take care,
NRS

i am 17 and i want to run from home because my dad is always angry at me and toxic

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Hi there, thank you for reaching out. It sounds like you are wanting to leave home and that one of your parents is also wanting you to leave. Legally, you are allowed to stay somewhere else if your parent gives you permission. It can also be an option to talk with your other parent if they can help mediate things and maybe keep the peace between you and the other parent. If you would like to talk further about your situation or alternative options that can help, please call our hotline or chat us online. We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS

I'm 15 and I want to leave my parents house and also because one of my parent wants me to leave to.

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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 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

I'm 15 and i want to run away. today i jump on the counter top island and the chicken thingy broke. and now im thinking about running away

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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 seems that you are going through a lot at home, and it is getting worse. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.




It seems that you are interested in leaving your home at 15, and you have done so in the past without success. It seems that you want to know if you can leave at your age without getting yourself or anyone else into trouble. Although we are not legal experts, the answer to that question will depend on the city and state you are located in. In many states, the youngest that youth are generally allowed to legally move out is 17 or 18. In some states, young people may file for emancipation. Most states have an age minimum for youth in order to file for emancipation which is generally 16




We can look up legal aid resources that may be able to help you with the process. Please do not hesitate to call or chat if you have questions, need legal resources, or need to talk. We can explore your situation, go over all your options, and come up with a plan and resources to deal with your situation over the phone or on live chat. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon, and wish you the best of luck.




If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please contact our 24/7 crisis support line either by phone or chat.




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

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