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hi i want to run away to go see my boyfriend. i live in houston and i want to go to california or pennsylvania, i am scared i am going to get caught or get introuble.
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Hi, thank you for reaching out. It sounds like you are wanting to run away to go see your boyfriend. It is important to consider safety when trying to get to another state and it sounds like you would be tentatively going quite a distance which can get dangerous. So in general what could happen if you runaway, is your parent/guardian could make a runaway report with police and if you are found, you would likely be brought back home. Also whoever you are staying with could be charged with what’s called harboring a runaway. If you would like to talk more about this, please call our hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat us online at 1800runaway.org. We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS
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I want to run away with my friend forever. like never come back. we are thinking about coloring our hair and leave the state. we live near Chicago and want to go to a different state. what bus should we take? how much time do we have until the police start looking for us
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Hi, thank you for reaching out. It sounds like you are planning to run away with a friend and figuring out how to do so. We care about your safety as that is the most important part. It is important to think about where you would be going, if that would be safe, how you would take care of yourself (like food/water/hygiene). As to what bus you should take, that could depend based on where you are trying to go. We know Greyhound is a bus line that can get people to another state, but generally people under 17 need guardian permission to get a ticket. It can also depend on how long it takes for police to start looking for you, given when your guardians file a runaway report with them and also how old you are. If you would like to talk more about why you are wanting to run away or some possible alternatives, we are here 24/7. If this interests you, please either call our hotline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat us online at 1800runaway.org. We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe,
NRS
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Hello I'm harley and I need some advice how do I run away like because I wanna go to oregon first stay there a few weeks and then go to Oklahoma and then live their with someone knows me but how will pass the gates and the borders. Btw I wanna start a new life and leave it all behind so thanks if you can get back to me and I really thank you for your time so yeah and also have a great dayComment
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Hi Harley. We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on.
It seems there is a lot that you are faced with right now and you’re feeling like leaving is one of your only options. Even though that seems like one of your only options, we here have figured out talking to someone you trust about what's going on can really help you find other ways to deal with the stressors in your life. That is always a first good step when dealing with challenging times.
In case that isn't possible, here is some information on running away. While we are not experts on the law, 18 is generally the age that an individual may leave home without parent permission. If you are under 18 and leave home, your parent/guardian may file you as a runaway and you may be returned home. Also, those you stay with may run the risk of being charged with harboring a runaway. For more specifics on the law, the local non-emergency police may better answer legal questions.
We are here as support to help through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat. If you would like to talk more in detail please call or chat soon. Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button). If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. Be safe, NRS
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