My mom just beat me.

[Guest]

Seems like a tough situation...

[ccsmod7]

Thank you for your response to another user’s post. Often forums are a place of support and understanding for many youth. It often may be validating and helpful for users to read similar situations as well as exchange feedback to one another. For anyone experiencing any difficulties or challenges, the National Runaway Safeline encourages youth to reach out to our 24/7 crisis support line either by phone or chat for immediate services.

Thank you,

NRS

[Guest]

I’m 15 I just got beat all aver my back and bottom with a bat because I told her I didn’t want to clean up my brothers mess and that I was busy doing school work so she grabbed my ear and drug me into her room and beat me I’m to scared to call someone for help as I don’t know if anyone will even care about it what should I do

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Hey there, thanks so much for reaching out and sharing a little of what is going on. NRS is a great first step in finding resources and getting some help for yourself. We’re sorry to hear there’s abuse at home, that isn’t easy to deal with and not something you should have to go through, especially as a 15-year-old. Taking this first step takes a lot of courage, and we recognize how strong you are to deal with this situation and figure out what options are available to you.

There are some resources that we can give you to help you get support for the abuse you’re experiencing and help you figure out what your next step would be. Child Help is a great hotline, which has chat and phone services available 24/7 at either 1-800-422-4453 or childhelp.org, and they can help give you more information or file a child abuse report. You can also call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY(786-2929), and we can help submit that report for you. If you feel comfortable, you could call a friend, relative, or adult you trust to help get you out of your situation, or to just get you some extra support and help you feel less alone while you figure out what you want to do.

If you’re able to, you could also call us, or chat with us online, and we can try to help you find some additional resources specific to your area. Like we said before, the situation your in is difficult and we want you to know you are not alone. We can discuss your options with you if you’d like, as well as answer other questions you may have. We’re confidential and anonymous. We’re also here just to listen, if that’s what you need. If you want more information about cps reporting, what that means, or what that can look like for you, we are here to help guide you throughout that process and report with you. We wish you the best of luck in your situation, and we’re here to help you as best we can every step of the way

[Guest]

My mom always beat me up if I did something wrong today she just hit me because I did not clean my room like she wanted I still live her and my dad is like her

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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 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.

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]

Im 11 years old and this takes place wensday We had a Csa today and my teacher said yesterday we can move if we need more space and if it will be better focus talking about during the Csa so she changed my sit and put me in the front i moved and she called my mom and said that i was being disrespectful and being the class clown but i wasnt then i got home my mom called me into her room and beat me with a hanger she beat me for 15 minutes and i have bruies all over my body she takes my phone when i tell her the teacher is lying i told my grandma and she said its okay dont cry but its not okay i dont feel safe around her and this is not the first time this happened but she beat me with a belt for 30 minutes and pulled me by my hair down the hall i had carput burn and she slapped me so hard i had a hand mark their for 2 weeks what do i do because at this point i wanna die and feel like i dont need to be on this earth

[ccsmod2]

Hello There,
Thank you so much for reaching out to The National Runaway Safeline and sharing some of your story with us.
It seems you are going through a lot right now both at home and at school. You do not deserve to be abused, abuse is never acceptable. You have the right to report the abuse, there are a few ways you can make a report. One way to make a report would be calling the police and telling them what happened. Another option to make a report would be to call Child Help at: 1800-422-4453. A third option would be to talk with your school counselor, because they are mandated reporters they are required to make a report.
Also you mentioned not wanting to be on this earth anymore. We want you to know that you are valuable and worth living. If you are ever feeling suicidal please call National Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 1800-273-8255. There is always someone willing to listen and provide support to you.
We hope this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any other questions or would like to explore options please give us a call. We are here 24/7 to listen and provide support to you. Stay strong, best of luck!
NRS

[Guest]

I'm sitting here crying I don't know what to do anymore my mom beat me because I wanted to finish my homework and she wanted me to go do laundry I can't do this anymore she controls my life she doesn't care about me at all she adopted me at like she three but she has made me cry almost every day of my life I can't do this anymore suicide is the only thing that's left to do I’m 15. By the way goodbye world.

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Hi,
It sounds like you are thinking about harming yourself or ending your life. It takes a lot of strength to reach out for help, and we are so glad that you did. Your life has worth and our top priority is your safety. If you feel this is an emergency you could consider calling 911 for emergency assistance. We are here to listen and support you in any way that we can, and we can help you find resources that can help you cope with these feelings. You do not have to face this alone, and there is so much help out there for you. You don’t deserve to be abused by anyone, please try to understand that it is not your fault that this is happening and you can get help with the situation.
Your safety and well-being is important. 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.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself, the National Suicide Hotline could be a good resource for you. You can check them out at www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, or you can call 1-800-273-8255 for help and support any time. You can also call us 24/7 at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) if you need to talk.
Stay strong and take care,
NRS

[Guest]

My mom has been yelling at me every day since I started my sixth school year. I went to my friend's house to practice my trombone. When I came home, I saw her leaving for work, and I went to hug her, but she yelled at me for pretty much coming home. My mom just got mad at me because I didn't brush, I didn't do some bull******** khan academy, and text in the morning. Then she beat me up for lying and she said that she doesn't care what happens to me she doesn't even care if I die. Then she told me to empty my room and get out. When I was going to empty my room, she asked me what I was doing. I told her I was doing what she said, then she started beating me up like I was a servant. Pulling my hair, slapping me, pinching me hard, and when I was on the floor, she started kicking me like I was a servant. I just want to commit die. I'm literally in tears as I'm writing this because it was so painful.

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That sounds extremely intense and we are so sorry to hear you are being abused like that. You certainly do not deserve to be treated like you describe by anyone, let alone your mother. Just so you know, you have the right to make an abuse report with your local police or your state's child abuse reporting hotline. But that's up to you. We never tell anyone what to do. If you do decide to report, however, and want support in doing so, you can file the report through us by calling us at 1-800-RUNAWAY. Again, that's just one option.

It's totally understandable that you are very upset over what happened. We are concerned when you talk about suicide, though. Your safety is our biggest priority. You deserve to feel safe and have a good life. It's really helpful to talk through these very intense thoughts and feelings. If you ever are feeling suicidal, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or call us at NRS. Of course, if you're in immediate danger, dial 911.

Being able to express what you are feeling and going through is so important. Perhaps that's an adult that you trust, like another family member, teacher, school counselor, or someone else. Again, we also are here for you and really hope that you give us a call so we can brainstorm some ideas on how you'd like to proceed with your situation. You can reach us at 1-800-RUNAWAY or using our chatroom via our website: www.1800runaway.org.

Please be safe. You don't have to face this alone. We're here to listen, here to help.

NRS

[Guest]

I am being bullied in school. I am being hit, pushed and cussed out.

[ccsmod2]

Thank you for reaching out to National Runaway Safeline. You don’t deserve to be treated this way. It is very upsetting to be treated meanly and physical abuse can be reported directly to the authorities or to your school.

It is a very difficult situation to be in. This is an immediate safety concern. There are many different ways to try to get some help. There are support web site where they offer suggestions and help specifically regarding bullying. Here are some: www.stopbullying.gov, www.netsmartz.org, www.pacer.org/bullying, www.beatbullying.org.


Since it is at school you may want to reach out to your school counselor especially if it is happening during school hours and on campus. If you are afraid of them you might want to ask how you could do this anonymously. If you do not get action then there is the next level of getting your parents and/or the police involved.

Again, we are really glad that you reached out to us. It takes a lot to ask for help and you are trying to figure out you options which is really good to see. If you would like to talk further about your situation, please do not hesitate to call or chat with us. We are here to listen and here to help. Call us on the phone at 1-800-RUNAWAY. Or chat on line with us at 1800RUNAWAY.ORG.

[Guest]

I already talked to the principal.

[ccsmod13]

Hi there,

Talking to your principal was a really smart thing to do. Often the more adults who know that you are not being treated the way you deserve, the better they will be able to support you. We truly want to be a support for you while you navigate this challenging time. We will better be able to brainstorm options with you if we are able to talk more in detail about your situation. Sometimes having a safe space to talk through things can help you discover ideas and strategies you did not think of previously. 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. Sometimes having a safe space to talk through things can help you discover ideas and strategies you did not think of previously.

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

We hope to hear from you soon,
NRS

[Guest]

My always makes a big deal about everything even about the little thing if we don’t clean something and she always gets on to me this is what happen this year and I regret not leaving the house when she did it so basically she hit me with a cable she folded the cable 4 times and whooped me with it 20 times and left me purple blue marks and they hurt then she told me to get the scissors and I gave them to her I had very long hair I loved it and she new that and guess what she cut it all off and this was in summer and I hated my cut it looked like a boys hair cut and every time I think about he time she did that I hate for it and I cry my eyes out and I just don’t feel she’s my mother no notebook I hate her like I can’t even say I love her no more because i don’t know what she turned in to I hate my life I just want to run away some times with my dad but I cant do that because then my dad is going to take me back home and my mom will do the same and high school is hard after what my mom did every time I get in trouble she always has to tell some one like today A teacher called my mom and they said I wasn’t staying after school for noting when I was really and she basically said next time they call her from school she going to Drag me out of school and walk home Dragging me I’m just tired of her she’s talks ******** about me to all her friends and family like I’m not even her daughter and Right now she’s talking to my brothers and sisters about the stuff I did today when. I was just in school like I just want to live with some one else no with her because I can’t even call her my mom all the love I had for her is gone and i will never ever forgive her for what she done to me never like I can’t even call her my mom no more

[ccsmod0]

We appreciate you reaching out. We understand it takes a lot of courage to talk about the things you are experiencing at home. No one deserves to be treated the way your mom I treating you. If you would like to consider filing an abuse report, we at the National Runaway Safeline can walk you through that process if you call us at 18007862929. There is also a specific hotline dedicated to discussing incidents of child abuse, and their number is 18004224453. You are welcome to call us or the ChildHelp line. If you would like to talk about your situation in more detail, we are here for you and could help you explore options to finding a safer living situation.

Best,
NRS

[Guest]

I'm 15 years old. I woke up this sunday morning feeling good around 8 am. I did my daily routine like take a shower and make my bed etz. My mom got up around 11pm and got up mad. She said the house looked like trash and started checking everything. I was playing videogames in my room at the time thinking everything was fine. After my mom decided to call me over. I shut off my game and started walking over too her. I see she is not in a good mood so I stay quiet. She starts asking me questions as if I were dumb and tells me tu shut up. I cant talk so I have to just eat what I have to say. She shows me the trash and basically to put it in short terms. She says that I'm stupid. Going on she started yelling at me because I said why dont you just hit me already. I said this because this isnt the first time that happened. She proceeded to swing I dodged it and started running to my room to grab my phone. Skateboard, and keys. Meanwhile she was beating me. Scratching my arms punching the back of my head. She had me cornered as I was getting my stuff. I was trying to get away. I left my home. Bruised and scratched. I was bleeding from my hand. In the end I called my dad and he came to pick me up. I just need help because I dont know if what she did was right or wrong. Like is this how you punish?

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Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and we’re glad you did. We are very sorry to hear what you’ve been going through at home. You don’t deserve to be hurt physically or emotionally or feel unsafe in your home.
If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. If you decide you want to report what has been happening to Child Protective Services you can call Child Help at 1-800-422-4453. If you ever need assistance calling out to CPS to make an abuse or neglect report please call is at 1-800-RUNAWAY. You can also go to https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/ to find your local Safe Place. These spaces, which might be located at schools, fire stations, libraries, and other youth-friendly organizations, can offer somewhere to go while you wait for your dad to pick you up. It may also be helpful to explore mental health resources to get additional support for what you are experiencing at home. You can always call 1-800-662-4357 or visit samhsa.gov to talk to someone.
If you would like to talk to someone about your options or discuss additional resources, you can always call us at our 24/7 hotline number 1-800-RUNAWAY or chat with us at www.1800runaway.org. We’re always here to listen and help.

Best of luck to you,
NRS

[Guest]

my mom beats me when I don't get off fortnite and its usually at 4AM and when I'm making youtube videos I have over 800k and my mom still isn't proud of me

[ccsmod0]

Hi there,
Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We are so sorry to hear you feel your mom isn't proud of your online accomplishments. 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

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[Guest]

My mom beat me today and I’m 23 years old just because me and my ex remained friends even after he treated me like ******** because I forgave him and even though I didn’t go back to him time pass and he apologized but We both decided to remain friends. He wasn’t just anyone to me I lived with him, got a new job, he was helping me get in school and stuff. Today I cane home from work and i just wanted to open up to my family about it especially my mom because we never had a connection. Like EVER ! And I wanted to tell her and as soon as I even mentioned one simple thing like “ I’m going to the movies tomorrow with him , etc “ and even before I continued to even finish the story she snapped and started to beat me. I have scratches , a black eye and bruises all over my body. I suffer from a lot of anxiety and depression so as I’m currently laying in the dark I’m shaking and I attend to not sleep, think and begin to just wonder. I just wish I can write detail by detail on the situation. Just sucks I feel like I can’t .

[ccsmod0]

Hey there,

We are sorry to hear your mother assaulted you. You do not deserve to be treated that way. You can file a police report by calling your local non-emergency police number. If you suffer from anxiety and depression, it may be good to talk with a mental health professional about these feelings. You can text with a crisis worker 24/7 by texting "NAMI" to 741741. You may also talk with mental health services by calling 18006624357. Stay safe,
NRS

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[Guest]

Hello I am 11 years old and my mum just beat me to the ground. I am bleeding with scratches and deep cuts on my arms and legs. I don’t have a phone so cant contact police. Everyday i cry because of my mum. I have social anxiety and depression. This is not fake can someone please help me

[ccsmod15]

Hey there, that sounds like a really scary situation and we are sorry to hear that you have been treated that way. Parents should never physically harm you and it’s understandable to be upset and feel oppressed by those actions. If you can’t contact police you can try to talk to someone at school about what happened or chat with us and we can help you file an abuse report. There is also childhelp.org which is a hotline for those like you going through abuse. Depending on your state as well there are options to file an abuse report online. If things get dangerous in the moment it might be worth the risk to try going to a neighbor and seeing if they will let you use a phone to call the police when things get bad as well. If you are going through depression and anxiety you can also look into name.org for resources dealing with those feelings. In addition if you have computer access we do have a chat feature as well to chat with a crisis counselor and see if there are more options that work for you.

[Guest]

My mom beats me too. I am 11. My mom always hurts me mentally and physically.I am writing this 20 minutes after she beat me. I was eating dinner and I got up to use the restroom and she said sit down but I till went to the bathroom,she got up and turned me around and smacked me in the face. Then she threw me into the wall and Then she kicked me when I was trying to get up from the floor. She then proceeded to punch me and shouted at me you stupid, ungrateful b**** until my step dad stopped her. I'm so thankful I my stepdad around, because if not she continue beating me.

[ccsmod13]

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to write us here on our Bulletin. It takes a lot of bravery to reach out for help and to share your situation. It looks like you made a few posts so we will respond to them in this reply. Each post post is reviewed by a moderator to ensure that each young person who shares their story with us receives a thoughtful and helpful response. Once a reply is ready, your post is made public.

From what you shared it sounds like, home has been very dangerous for you. You deserve to be treated in a way that makes you feel safe and supported. The abuse you have had to endure is not your fault and it is not okay that it is happening. We are sorry to hear that a trusted adult in your life has not stepped in to intervene in a meaningful way.

If you are in immediate danger, you can always call 911 for emergency services. A helpful start is to reach out to any friends, family members, or other trusted adults that you can stay with if you feel like you need to leave. Having a support system in difficult situations can provide you with emotional support as well as adults who can advocate for your needs and safety.

You do have the option to make another report to CPS. There is an organization called Child Help which advocates for young people in unsafe and abusive situations. You can contact them at 1-800-422-4453 or go to childhelp.org to talk more about making a report to CPS to urge to them to intervene. Hopefully, CPS will step up to ensure your safety.

If you need a safe place to go the National Safe Place might be able to help. You can text "safe" and your current address to 44357 for the nearest safe place.

We truly want to be a support for you during this time. We can only respond to bulletins and emails twice, so we can best be of help by phone at 1-800-786-2929 or live chat services at www.1800runaway.org. We want to talk more in depth about your situation with you so that we can better support you and help you discover your options.

We look forward to hearing from you,
NRS

[Guest]

Hello
Im 19 and I have a very abusive mom mentally and physically she has been hitting me and beating me since I was around 12. bloody noses and bruised eyes and scratches on my face are usual. sometimes its stops for a while and then shell slightly get ticked off and pushes me and then beats me. she has even opened my nose. My parents are divorced but shes always trying to kick me out the house and if I dont leave she just beats me more. I have tried to go to my best friends house but my grandma ends up calming her down and shes stops. But lately shes been hitting me more but she throws everything at me, toasters, pans, and then she chokes me sometimes too. she does not see it as wrong because she says she gives me food and a place where to live. I have always wanted to call the police but im to scared. she just scratched my face and its bleeding I dont know what to do. my father lives in juarez and comes when we cans but since I go to college here I can't move. I as well like my room because its mine but she constantly beats me. I dont know what to do please help.