Love help: I was supposed to leave for school on the 24th. - Help.com

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It depends a little on how old he is… If he is old enough to be on his own (e.g., to get a job, etc), then he has probably made the right move. For whatever reason, his family is going through something that is getting in the way of being able to be there for him. It doesn’t mean that someday this might not change. But for now, he might be better off removing himself from a toxic situation. He might feel better if, after a few days, he writes his mom a letter to let her know that he cares for her, but that it seems a little distance is needed for now. She might not reply in the way that he would like. But at least then he knows that he did his part. If he is not old enough to be on his own, she can call the police and report him as a run-away. If that is likely to happen, he would be better off to let the police know about the situation. They may be able to get him and the family in touch with some resources to help them through this. Or, they might be able to facilitate an arangement where he lives with another family member or a friend for the time being. I hope this helps some… I’m sure it is hard for you to see your friend going through such a difficult time. But, know that he is better off because he has you as a good friend who cares.

Oops, I just noticed you said he is 17. Old enough to get a job, but young enough I think to be called in as a run-away. So the later part of the post might apply best.

Thank you.
The letter thing and the idea of contacting the police for assistance sounds helpful.

Maybe talk to your family about helping him out? There’s not much you can do besides that. But that would mean that he would have to come to you - or you go get him. If he’s a good person and totally worth it, perhaps there is something that you can do, such as find him people that can help and offer him shelter until that time. That’s really all I can see. Once someone leaves the home, they are on their own. I wish him luck.