My mom just beat me.

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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

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

[ccsmod13]

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

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

[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

Seems like a tough situation...

[ccsmod13]

Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out to NRS. It sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now and like you’re fearing that the situation may end in suicide if things don’t change. Your safety and well-being is important. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org) is always available if you need someone to talk to about how you have been feeling. Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. Reaching out to a school counselor or another adult that you trust could also be a good outlet for you as well. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This may be an isolating and lonely time for you, but you are not alone in this. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.

You deserve to be treated in a way that makes you feel safe and supported at home. It is not okay for your mom to beat you or hurt you for any reason. From what you mentioned, you are trying your best in school and that is something to be proud of. One option that you do have is to report the issues at home. A child abuse report can get a caseworker involved. After making a report, a caseworker will likely come to your home to talk to you and your parents to decide if it is safe for you there. This can be a scary decision to make and you do not need to make it alone. If you want to know more about the reporting process or you would like to start the report, you can call the national child abuse hotline at 1-800-422-4453 or go to https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/. Additionally we are here by phone and chat 24/7 to listen and help.

Do not hesitate to reach out if you want to talk more in depth about your situation. We are here 24/7 to listen and help (800-786-2929 ; 1800runaway.org).

Be safe,
NRS

My mom beat me up for missing assignments which reduced my grade to a 88. she makes me feel like i should suicide plz help

[ccsmod10]

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

My mom just beat me for no reason. When i dont do nothing sheel probaly turn the wifi off or beat me with a extingshin cord ans she call me fat and all that im so ready to graduate and they gonna need me in life ion care what nobody say i aint gonna care about her when she get older.

[ccsmod1]

Hey there,

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing a little bit about what’s been going on, we know that it takes a lot of courage. Everyone should be able to feel safe at home and it's not right for your mom to treat you this way. We care a lot about your safety and well being here at NRS and your mom's actions raise quite a bit of concern. Absolutely no one deserves to be abused. 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 any harm or abuse is happening at home, you have the right to report it. If you feel like this is an option you want to explore, you may find this website helpful: https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse/.

If filing a report is the route you are considering, you can call or chat us and we can file the report on your behalf. You can also reach out to a teacher, school administrator, any medical professional or a police officer for help filing the report. Often times, documenting any injuries that you have sustained from the abuse (taking pictures of bruises from the punching or maybe the bloody nose) are helpful to investigators from child protective services. It may also be a good idea to explore options for staying with another family member or someone you trust as far as transferring custody.

If you’d like to go over what’s going on in depth, or if you’d like to explore other options that you may have available to you, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY. You can also chat us by clicking on the “CHAT” button on top of our homepage. We’re open 24/7 and here to listen and support you in any way we can.

Stay safe,
NRS

Hi there,so basically my mom just beat me because I accidentally left food on a dish I washed and she got very mad and beat me she punched me and slapped me on the nose face and stomach and my nose started to bleed I really want to hit her back but I can’t cause she is my mom I really don’t know what to do I’m scared to tell other relatives because they are going to try to talk to her about it and when she find out she is going to continue to yell and beat me .

[ccsmod13]

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to NRS. Asking for help is really brave and takes a lot of strength. Home is supposed to be somewhere safe and you deserve to feel supported. Hitting or beating of any kind is not okay and it is never your fault. Having plans for your future is a really great step to take toward your future and something really exciting to look forward to.

It sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now. It sounds like you’re fearing that the situation may end in suicide if things don’t change. Your safety and well-being is important. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org) is always available if you need someone to talk to about how you have been feeling. Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. Reaching out to a school counselor or another adult that you trust could also be a good outlet for you as well. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This may be an isolating and lonely time for you, but you are not alone in this. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.

Your parents are supposed to make you feel comfortable at home and from what you shared they are not doing that. One option that you do have is to report the issues at home. A child abuse report can get a caseworker involved. After making a report, a caseworker will likely come to your home to talk to you and your parents to decide if it is safe for you there. This can be a scary decision to make and you do not need to make it alone. If you want to know more about the reporting process or you would like to start the report, you can call the national child abuse hotline at 1-800-422-4453. Additionally we are here by phone and chat 24/7 to listen and help.

Please do not hesitate to reach out by phone (1-800-786-2929) or chat with us at 1800runaway.org if you want to talk more about your situation and your options.

Be safe,
NRS

I’m completely terrified of my parents. I always think that I should just end it here right now. I have big plans in my life. Like serving this country. I’m only 13 years old and stand at 4’10. I feel like when I’m as younger they gave me more love. I understand I deserve to get beat sometimes but not until I bleed or wake up with swollen eyes from crying. Please help..

[ccsmod15]

Hey there,

We are sorry to hear your mom is hitting you like that. You don't deserve that at all. It sounds like you are in an especially difficult position because you say that your mom is still someone you love, despite her abuse. No one can say exactly for sure what you should do, but we can give you a few things to think about and then you can decide what you think is the right move for you.

One option would be to file an abuse report. You do have that right. If you give us your state, we can give you the number to do that. Or if you call us we can file on your behalf. That's up to you. Or you can reach out to the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Another option would be to try to talk to her when she is not in a bad mood or not likely to hit you. You may be able to explain how you feel about the abuse you are undergoing and tell her very clearly what you think is unacceptable. This might be a difficult conversation, but it's one you could try. Another alternative would be to write her a letter explaining how her hitting you makes you feel and why you think it should stop.

Finally, you can give us a call and we can talk more about what's going on and how you can stay safe. Our number is 1-800-RUNAWAY and we are open 24/7. We might be able to figure out some other options besides what we mention above. Or you can chat with us by clicking on the chat feature on our website's main page: https://www.1800runaway.org/.

We hope you will stay safe. Please know that you are not alone and things can get better. We're here to listen, here to help.

Best,
NRS