Im 12 and being mentally, verbally, and emotionally abused

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Hi I am *** im 12 and transgender my family supports me but my mother is materialistic and verbally as well as mentally and emotionally abusive. I have no money no phone and ive run away once before so they stay up in case i run again. My 21 year old sister and I are trying to get me out of this situation. This is very urgent because i have my bag paxked and ready as im typing this... Please help me

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Hey there, and thanks for reaching out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. We know that it can take a lot of courage to reach out for support, and we're glad you took that step. It sounds like you're having a tough time with mom, and we're sorry to hear that. In thinking about running away, it's always a good idea to have a plan in place. Generally speaking, having an idea of where you'll go, how you'll get there, and how you'll support yourself once there are pretty important things to consider. It sounds like you have a supportive sister--is she able/willing to let you stay with her? If so, that might be a good starting point for you. You can also consider staying with another family member or friend, or in a shelter.

If you'd like to talk in more detail about what's going on at home, how you're hoping we can help, or try and find some referrals to shelters in your area, please feel free to reach out to us directly by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or through live chat at www.1800runaway.org. We're available 24/7 and are always happy to listen, and to help.

Take care.

NRS

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Hi there i need some help I'm running away to Burbank, California what should I pack? My transportation is a plane

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Hi there. Thanks for reaching out to us here at NRS. We know that it can take a lot of courage to reach out for support, and we're glad that you did.

Running away is a big step, and it's a good idea to spend some time thinking through a plan. Consider where you'll go, how you'll get there, and what you'll do to survive once you're there. It's important for you to know that traveling by plane can sometimes be tricky for young people who are running away because you generally need a credit card to purchase your ticket. It's also traceable (which means your parents and authorities will be able to know where you've flown into), and there are stipulations put in place so that minors can't travel alone or without parental consent.

In terms of what you should pack, that's really up to you and goes hand in hand with having a plan in place before leaving. The items that you bring with you will also likely differ based on where you'll be staying. For example, if you're going to California because you're able to stay with a family member, you probably won't need to pack the same things that you'll need if you plan on staying in a shelter or on the streets. Think about the weather and the kind of clothes you'll need, your hygiene, identification, any medication you might take, how you'll protect yourself if in danger, what you'll eat, etc.

If you'd like to chat in more detail about what's going on at home or your plan to runaway, please feel free to reach out directly by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY or by chatting with us live at www.1800runaway.org. We're available 24/7 and are always happy to listen, and to help.

Take care.

NRS