My mom just beat me.

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Oh my, we are very sorry to hear your mom treated you like that. You do not deserve to be abused. If you feel you are in immediate danger, you can dial 911 for help. Something else you can do is file an abuse report about what happened. You can do that through calling your state's child abuse reporting hotline or by calling Child Help at 1-800-422-4453 (www.childhelp.org). You can also file through us if you call or chat with us.

You don't have to face this alone. We are here for you. We'd like to help further but would need some more information from you to assist. The best way for us to do that is if you give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat with us via the portal at www.1800runaway.org. Our chatroom and phone lines are open 24/7 and we are a confidential, safe place to talk about what you're going through. We also have a large database of resources that we might be able to connect you with: things like shelters, counselors, legal aid, and the like.

We hope to hear from you soon. Please stay safe.

NRS

Hi. My mom just beat me because I tried to talk to her about something she doesn't like to talk about. She pinned me down on the ground, pushed on my limbs, pulled my hair, and slapped me. i feel really scared of her. i don't know what to do.

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Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS).
With everything that you have been going through at home with your mom it took a lot of courage for you to reach out. We appreciate you sharing your feelings about the situation. Well done. It sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now and you mentioned being harmed and or thinking about harming yourself. We’re sorry you’re going through this. You don't deserve to be hurt in any way.
It’s not your fault that she is doing this. We can’t imagine how frighten you must feel.

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

Something like this we understand may feel confusing, upsetting and maybe overwhelming. It may seem like a isolating and lonely time but you are not alone.
If you are feeling depressed or having suicidal thoughts you might consider contacting the National Suicide and Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

To report any abusive treatment there is 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.

Again you do not deserve to be abused physically, emotionally etc.
It is not your fault that this is happening. You cannot control what others choose to do.
Seeking help is an option available to you.

Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. NRS is here to listen and here to help. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We are limited as to how we can help in this type of forum.

If you would like to talk more in detail please call 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or chat soon through our website www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button) if you are unable to call in.

Be safe,
NRS

hi, there was an incident that happened yesterday at my home. I got a message from my school that I have some tests which were upcoming. and my mom said me to go and study. after I was done studying, I told her that I didn't get 2 answers and she got so angry and beat me up so badly that my whole hands and face became red. she started yelling at me that they were paying so much money for me to go and study and if I didn't get good marks, she said she would kill me. I couldn't believe it that my own mother said it!!. I feel like committing suicide because I don't know what else to do and I seriously didn't want to live with my mom. what to do?

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Hello there -

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to reach out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. We are always here to listen and here to help in any way that we can. From reading your post it sounds like have been facing a lot of abuse in your household by your mother. No one deserves to be treated that way at all. You are very strong to go through something like that and still keep pushing and fighting for a better life for yourself. Just know that you always have the right to report any abuse (physical, mental, sexual, or neglect/abandonment) to child protective service in your state. You have rights too.

It sounds like you might some specific questions that you want to ask us or maybe find a place to vent about what you are feeling right now. It’s hard to talk to just anyone one about what has been going on. Please rest assured that we are completing confidential. So anything that you share with us will stay between us. You can chat with us by going to our webisite (www.1800runaway.org) and clicking on "chat" or reaching out to us via our 24-hour hotline.

We certainly want to help you.

my mom put a knife to my throat and necer said sorry she acts like im dirt and loves the dogs more than

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Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to us during this difficult time. It sounds like you are in an incredibly dangerous situation and definetly do not deserve to be beaten or choked by your mother! Not only is what she is doing wrong, it’s illegal. You have every right to call the police if you are being abused. Since you are 19 years old, you also have the right to leave home at any point in time. If you have a safe place you can go, your mom can’t legally stop you. You mentioned you are currently in college, it might be an option to talk to your school about setting up a dorm situation so you are out of her house and away from her abuse. You might want to let your dad know what’s been going on as well, or ask him for some help. If staying in a dorm is not an option for you and you would rather go to a shelter, https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/ is an option for you as well. Please give us a call and we can look into additional resources that might be able to help you. Stay safe and give us a call at 1-800-786-2929 at any time, we are always here to listen and here to help.

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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

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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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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 .

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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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