abuse help: should i runaway? - Help.com

Where would y ou go?

Never make an important decision like this when you are really upset.

You’re acting based on your emotions instead of your reason.

Why not talk to your parents about what’s going on?

Have you spoken to any of your relatives and are they willing to take you in?

i think you should finish your exams so that you have qualifications. That way you can move in with a relative and get a job to help your relative support you

Call the boys girls town hotline… Its an 800 number and talk it over with them… You really cant give us the responsibility of telling you to run away… But you should seek change if you are unhappy…Call this hotline and talk to someone trained to help runaways or potential runaways… Also remember that as bad as it seems at home, it will be even harder on the streets….

You’re 16 years old. Life is expensive! Can you do without all the things your parents provide for you? Think before you answer.

sean_kellehe wrote:
i cant talk to my parents. my dad ignores me and wont talk to me anymore, hes an *******. and im not really emotional, i am at times. my mum would say im stupid, they never really listen, they think because im only 16 that they’re always wrong and im always right. atm im not, im normal. nope i havent spoke to relatives but theyd definitely let me. the nearets is like 200 miles away though.

Your reply is completely emotional. You’re upset. That’s fine. But realize that when you become a teenager, you and your parents will fight because that’s what nature intended… it wants young people to leave their parents and go out to find their own territory and mate and have kids. So don’t sweat it.

But you can use your brain to get around nature’s little plan. Just talk to your dad with some respect and listen. Put your own issues aside for now. Just listen to him.

We are all assholes when we don’t feel listened to. Recognize that your dad is probably treated badly where he works. He could really use an ego boost from his kids. If you could figure out some things he’s done you respect and you tell him, you may see a big change.