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Originally posted by Guest View Post

Me and my friend, both age 11, want to run together. me and my stepdad get in arguments all the time, and he also doesn't respect my pronouns. My friend has to deal with DCS. We need help on knowing what to bring and do. Can anybody help us?

Originally posted by Guest View Post

It sounds like you are in a tough situation, and it is understandable that you would be overwhelmed. You deserve to feel supported at home, and it must be hard not having your identity respected by your stepdad. You should be proud of yourself for reaching out for advice, since running away is a serious matter. There is a lot of risk involved with running away, and it can be quite dangerous, especially if you do not have a plan. If you would like to discuss your options in more detail, you can always chat with us at https://www.1800runaway.org/ or call us at 1-800-786-2929. However, there are some risks that are involved with running away regardless of your situation. Since you are not 18 yet, your parents/guardians could report you as a runaway and police could look for you and try to return you home. Additionally, you would have to find a safe place to stay and a way to support yourself financially, which can be very difficult for anyone, but especially someone who is not yet 18. There might be other options for both you and your friend that are not as risky as running away. At NRS, we would be happy to chat or call to talk to you about these options. You can reply to this email with more questions or details, but we can only respond twice to email inquiries. Please do not hesitate to reach out via chat or phone for more help.

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