im 15 and wanting to run away

Im 13 and I live in arizona I want to run away to poplarville mississippi because my familys broken no one loves me but people in poplarville actually love me so how do i do that and can i?

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Thank you for reaching out to us. 18 years old is generally the age that an individual may leave home without permission from their parent or legal guardian. We are not legal experts here but we can speak in general terms. If you are under 18 and leave home without permission, your parent/guardian may file a runaway report with the police. What actions the police take once you are filed as a runaway can vary a lot from state to state and even city to city so we cannot predict exactly what would happen in your case. Generally speaking, if you encounter a police officer while reported as a runaway, you will likely be returned home. However, in that case there may be services (family counseling, etc.) available to you as a youth in crisis/runaway but again, police procedures related to offering those services can be different based on your location or the details of your situation. Another thing to consider is that while running away is not a crime, a legal adult who allows you to stay with them may be putting themselves at risk for being charged with harboring a runaway. One way to find out the laws in your area is to call your local police and ask what their policies are regarding runaway youth.
It sounds like you are thinking about harming yourself or ending your life. It takes a lot of strength to reach out for help, and we are so glad that you did. Your life has worth and our top priority is your safety. If you feel this is an emergency you could consider calling 911 for emergency assistance. We are here to listen and support you in any way that we can, and we can help you find resources that can help you cope with these feelings. You do not have to face this alone, and there is so much help out there for you. If you are thinking about hurting yourself, the National Suicide Hotline could be a good resource for you. You can check them out at www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org, or you can call 1-800-273-8255 for help and support any time. You can also call us 24/7 at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) if you need to talk. Best of luck!

hi, im 15 and want to ether run away or die in the least painful way possible

i've ran away from home once than was founded two hours later, i've been to 3 treatment centers and now my mom is threatening to send me off again. So now i've thought about dying in a painless way.

please help, i want to be happy with my life

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Hello,
Thanks for contacting the National Runaway Safeline.
We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. No one deserves to be abused and they are not to blame for what might be happening. That being said. In regards to your concerns about running away and what consequences might occur. We are not legal experts and only can provide some general legal information when it comes to someone running away or someone assisting/aiding a person running away.
Someone under 18 that leaves home, the parent/guardian may file them as a runaway and they may be returned home. Also, those that a reported runaway stays with may run the risk of being charged with harboring a runaway. Anyone found to be assisting or aiding someone to run away may also find themselves at risk legally. For more specifics on the law, you might consider contacting the local non-emergency number for the police. You might also look for a legal aid center in the area. They may be able to answer any legal questions on the subject.

If you would like to talk more in detail we are here as support to help through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email to assist you.

If you should ever be at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage them to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. To report any abuse contact Child help 1-800-422-4453 www.childhelp.org

This may be one way of being removed from an at risk situation and placed in a safe environment with a relative etc.

Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).


Take care,
NRS

I’m 15 almost 16 in April and live in Florida. There’s physical and emotional abuse at home . If I run away can I get into trouble. Im smart and I can take care of myself very well. I will give that to my parents. They taught me how to clean and take care of myself. I just want to make sure I won’t get sent back to that house. There’s countless days on where they’re angry and take it out on me. I just can’t take it anymore. Please help

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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. 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.

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 or legal aid may better answer legal questions.

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

I am 15 and I am in a very bad place with my family and have been for many years, i continuously have felt scared and unsafe in my house and it’s time for me to get out of this situation so I can live a happy and healthy life.

Where would be the best place for me to go where I am safe and stable. Please help me I need to feel safe and happy again.

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Hi,
Thank you for reaching out to us; we are glad that you did. We find it understandable that your relationship is so very meaningful and intense, but we don’t know of anyplace that you can hide from your family. At 15, you aren’t able to legally work yet to support yourselves, so the practical issues of how to get food and shelter for yourselves every day would be your main focus. Plus issues of safety and keeping clean.

So maybe trying to work on communicating with your family might be a good place to start. https://sexetc.org/ Sex, etc is a good site for youth to get real information on sex and articles on relationships and all kinds of stuff. It’s written by teens, for teens and might be worth checking out.

We are also here to talk further about this. You can call us at 1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY) or chat via www.1800runaway,org
We hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
NRS

i’m 15 and so is my boyfriend and we hate it here

my boyfriend and i both live in las vegas and it sucks here. my family is slowly tearing us apart and i cant have that happen. i hate being the stereotypical teenage girl like “i love him” and ******** but... i do. i want to marry this man as soon as i turn 18. i want to live my life with him. he’s perfect in every way shape and form.

i made a joke about “the end of the ********ing world” on netflix and asked if he wanted to be the james to my alyssa and he said yes.. and now we’re seriously considering it. where should i go and hide from my family?

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Hello! Thank you so much for reaching out, we appreciate you seeking out for help.
To begin with, you mentioned that your boyfriend broke up with you, and that your family is broken. It sounds like you’re in a very hard situation right now, and we want you to know that you are not alone.

With that being said, an option to consider would be to talk to a school counselor about what has been going on at school that is making you feel like nobody likes you, and what has been occurring on at home with your family. Running away is a big decision that only you can decide since you know your situation better than anyone. We are not legal experts but if you were to leave home without permission your legal guardian does have the right to file a runaway report. If the police do find you they most likely would bring you home.

We hope this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any other questions or would like to explore options please give us a call. We are here 24/7 to listen and explore options. We wish you the best of luck!

I´m 15 and want to run away. My family is broken, all the people at school hate me and my boyfriend just dumped me again. I have no reason to stay so somebody please tell me if I run away what are my consequences.

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Thank you for reaching out to us. It sounds like you are concerned about where you would live if you left home without permission. It can be difficult to leave home before you turn 18. In general, your parents or legal guardians can decide where you live while you are still considered a minor. This means that if you do leave without permission, they can report you as a runaway. Running away is not illegal and you would not be arrested. It just means that if the police know where you are they might return you home.
One option to consider is talking with a school counselor, friend or family member. Maybe seeing if a friend or family member could take you in or just talking to them about what you are experiencing. Sometimes talking to someone can help go over your options and decide what to do next. If you ever need someone to talk to you could text NAMI at 741741. Also you could call us at 1800-RUNAWAY and we could find shelters in your area. Most shelters will only let you stay temporarily especially if you have runaway report, they may have to contact your parents and you could be returned back home. If you have any questions or would like to explore your options please give us a call. We are here to you 24/7. Best of luck!

If im 15 and i wanna run away where Will i live

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Hello There,
Thank you for reaching out to The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to help and here to listen. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time right now.
Running away is a big decision that only you can decide since you know your situation better than anyone. We are not legal experts but if you were to leave home without permission your legal guardian does have the right to file a runaway report. If the police do find you they most likely would bring you home.
One option to consider is to talk with a school counselor about what you are going through. Sometimes talking to a professional can help you feel better and they may be able to help you explore options. If you do decide to run away and need a safe place to go or stay please call us and we can help you look for resources.
We hope this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any other questions or would like to explore options please give us a call. We are here 24/7 to listen and explore options. We wish you the best of luck!
NRS

I want to run awsy from home because of my mother but i dont want to leave my sister what do i do