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Victoria — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 04:51:32 -0000

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Re: My parents kicked me out…now what?

Whitney Nelson — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:09:03 -0000

Hi everyone,
I'm 27 years old still living with my mom. Unfortunately me and her just had an argument because I'm working part-time at my job and I decided to be a Pure Romance Consultant. Now she expects me to pay her rent and more money for my insurance. She's giving me til April 1st to move out.... Is there anyway you can help me?

Re: Can I move out if I’m 17?

Selma Hadzic — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:27:03 -0000

I dont think he will be able to move in with you since he is younger and your not of age either. I would contact a local law enforcement and explain what you are going through and what you can do LEGALLY to get pass this situation

Re: Can I move out if I’m 17?

Selma Hadzic — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:22:17 -0000

Hello i'm a female of 17 years.
My question is can I move out when i'm 17 to live with a friend which is 19 and his brother is a bit older?
My problem i have been living with my biological parents for obviously 17 years now. I turn 18 in late July. My parents are loving dont get me wrong. I dont live in the worst house ever... But they are very strict. I feel like a situation that happened between my dad and i that happened yesterday. In my eyes i feel like it crossed the line of discipline.. I've been wanting to move out for about 5 to 6 years now. I feel like I cant wait another 7 months. So im wondering if I can move out legally because I dont want them to call the cops saying i ran away when in reality i didnt? I need to know ASAP because plan A is just asking if I can move out..but if they say no I want to know if i have any other plans? I also go to a free online school so i am able to get my education on.

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Lastacious Jimerson — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:13:58 -0000

Can you guys get me a ticket for tomorrow ....I'm 7 months pregnant and I've been put out of my grandmas house and its FREEZING cold.....could you please help me get to my bf...I'm in Illinois and he's in Alabama ...can you HELP me?..I'm 19 yrs old

Re: Can I move out if I’m 17?

Cipriano — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 22:23:18 -0000

Hello I'm a male of 17 years.
Question: am I able to move in with my brother?
Heres my problem, my parents are my biological parents but they are crazy about thier religion forcing me and my little brother to be apart of it with out any say. I've already made it clean with them that I wish not to be apart of it, but the disregarded me and my beliefs. What can I do? I want to handle this legally and if I have to wait till I'm 18, I guess I will have to. Any advise?

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Autumn Yvonne Marie Daley — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:00:25 -0000

I've the course of 2016, I've gotten into physical attacks with my mother. Most of the time, I'm trying to defend myself. Pushing her away, scratching her, biting, etc. Basically trying to get away from the situation. It doesn't work, and after everything, she says it's going to stop, but it never does. She tries to hard to control me, she calls me crazy, tells me I have high anxiety and that I'm just like my father and grandmother, whom both she hates. She's insane, in my opinion, and I hate being around her. One minute she's calling me crazy and "disciplining" me(because apparently in Belfast ME it's okay to hit your children for "discipline" as long as it doesn't leave a bruise. Bull fxcking shit. What ever happened to basic human rights? And people under 18 don't even have the right to defend themselves against their parents. Disgusting.)and the next she's telling me how sorry she is and that it'll get better. Then she shoves what happened in my face, tells me how I'm going to be, that I'm going to be a Catholic and not an Atheist like her, that I'm not going to LGBT groups anymore bc Catholics don't "believe in that shxt." God, I hate her. I'm 14, turning 15 in less than a month, and I've been wanting to move in with my best friend and her family. They're like my second family, and I love them. I'd love to move in with them, but my mother would be freaking upset like a shxtstorm. She'd probably try to call the cops, try to get me back or something. Is there any way that I can move in with my bff and her family without my mom being able to call the cops and get them to bring me back or put me in jail or something? Is there a way I can do this so she won't be able to do anything and I can move into a place where I will be happy and not in a constant state of depression? Please, help me.

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Just trying to help — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:57:27 -0000

Thats actually a very normal thing for parents to pick and choose favorites. Before you make any harsh or rash decisions try setting down and talking to your parents about how you feel and try to explain it the best you can. Try to set down and tell them you need to have a grown up talk with them. Keep a level head an state your points and im sure they will see your point of view as long as you can keep calm in the conversation and show that you can be more responsible then they think then it should work. If that doesn't work try talking to your school Councillor its what their there for and they may be able to help you out to.

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Just trying to help — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:48:23 -0000

That defiantly isn't the safest way to go about it. Since your school is unfair try talking to an adult that cares abut your well being about it. Like a friends parents or a relative that will listen to you and that you know cares enough to help you. maybe they can try getting custody of you and you can get out of wherever your at.

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Just trying to help — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:45:03 -0000

Im so sorry that this is happening to you. Believe me I have been in the same situation before. Being abused by your family is horrible. Trust in this call your police and tell them what happened and if they dont instantly try to help you call DHS. DHS wont hesitate to They will put you in an protective shelter with other kids going threw similar until you turn 18 since your so close to 18 probably that or they may put you with a family member that you tell them you feel safe with. I was 12 when i had to call DHS When they arrived i was scared and worried. They where going to try to just take me and i knew that wouldn't end well. My dad would end up trying to hurt them if they tried to take me and they ended up calling the police to help escort me out I'm 16 now and do my own personal studying i live with my family in a place where i feel safe. Even though there was no physical evidence of my abuse other than my mental breaking at the time DHS still helped. They fought for me and what i needed tooth and nail until i got it. DHS workers are very kind and they do there best to make you feel safe. Please do yourself a favor and call them ok i promise you will be ok in the end.

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Just trying to help — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:34:30 -0000

I agree with Starlett. You should contact your social services or DHS if something like that is happening. The police would gladly help to. I've been threw similar situations Alberto and i just wanted to tell you that once you tell people outside of your home whats going on you dont have anything to be afraid of. It will get better. If you dont know how to contact your local DHS department or how to bring it up try just telling your school concealer. They can contact them for you and get you and your brother help. This isn't something that you have to run away from and i know how tempting it is to do that but the best way to handle the situation is to take control of it, and you have already done the first step. Understanding that you need help and finding where to get it. Now that you know you just have to take steps in that direction. Dont be afraid or scared. I believe in you and I know your strong enough to do this. After all your already half way there. :)

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Just trying to help — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:23:25 -0000

More then likely they could. Unless you have evidence of them saying that besides your word it wouldn't hold up in a court of law. It would be your word against theirs and thats never a good thing. And it will rarely work out in the kids favor. I've seen it. I think that if you really want to leave to go live with a friend the safest thing to do would be to type up a paper. something along the lines of.

I _________,(Insert Guardians name) have given my child _________ (insert your name) permission to leave this house. We have said before that if she leaves she can not come back to live here. We are certain that she understands the meaning of this and we give her full permission to live with _______(Insert wherever your staying) until she is 18 and can do as she pleases. We can sign this with peace of mind and on our own accords.

(then have them sign here)

I would make 3 copys of it. One for them, one for you, and one for the person your staying with. make sure they sign all three copys in pen. But keep in mind you are now of age to legally be emancipated. Witch means they can emancipate you and you can go out on your own. I would only go the other route if they are not willing to emancipate you. Also i would record them signing the papers on tape that way they would have no way of saying that the signature was a forgery. Just for safety purposes

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Just trying to help — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:08:58 -0000

Depending on the state you live in the law can be different. But if you feel like your being mistreated you can always talk to your school concealer for advice and if that doesn't help you can contact your local DHS Department and go threw all of that. Its a long process but if your really that far into wanting to die i think its at least worth a shot. It will take a lot of work in the end but they can really help you out in your situation. I went threw DHS myself and its not perfect but it was defiantly better then where i was.

Re: My parents kicked me out…now what?

Charlotte Hay — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 12:47:22 -0000

Following an argument with my family my parents have told me to get put the house and leave .. what can I do I'm 23 and like in the uk have very little money and have no where to go

Re: My parents kicked me out…now what?

crystal rajaniemi — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:15:56 -0000

I just got kicked out and I'm 16 and I have a place to stay bit I was wondering if my parents decide to tell the cops I ran away would the guy I'm staying with get in trouble?

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

katie — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 22:28:13 -0000

im not trying to be spoiled. I just really need a place to go where no one knows my name to start with a fresh breath of air a clean slate.

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

katie — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 22:25:33 -0000

I am a 19 year old who is really unhappy in life. I honestly can't take it anymore i just feel like my life is slipping away. All my friends and colleagues have moved on and i am now in a worse position since high school. I just need a break some where i can run away to and peacefully finish my college degree. I have been discussing moving to another state not to far away with my mother and she's OK with it. But, the thing is she's known to flake out last minute. The last thing i need is to be a month away from moving out and she starts to change her mind. (just like my study abroad). I wan't to know is it legal for me to runaway if push comes to shove ?

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

jungkookie's wife — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 18:35:38 -0000

I am a 14 year old girl that has parents that just care about my grades and nothing else they don't even care about my health sometimes when I tell my mum that I want to be a singer she says if I knew then then I would've threw u right away my oldest sister runs away from home a lot and my parents just care about her everything is about her her and her I live right next to a police and sometimes I just feel like signing up for an adoption I want to have parents REAL PARENTS. Once my mom gave birth to me she gave me to my grandma & aunt please help me i don't know what to do anymore I'm just a 14 year old and can't do anything when I ask my mum why she did that she'd give me stupid excuse please just please help me before I commit suiside I've been depressed since when I was 12 and always thought about killing my self cause it looks like if I do that I'd just be in peace and no one would care about me cause my mum already had 8 kids if one leaves I'd be nothing to her I feel like my mum will go to visit my grandma soon and as soon as she leaves I'm probably going to runaway but I don't want to be involved with drugs / cigarettes at such a young age In the streets

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grace — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 16:48:23 -0000

hey there! i'm 13 and i can be someone u can talk to. do u have a dad?

Re: My parents kicked me out…now what?

skylar pearsall — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 14:45:28 -0000

my mom and my stepdad have been becoming more angry with their conversations with me when they need to tell me something. today, she threatened me that if i didnt shovel she would kick me out of the house. while it's snowing. tomorrow. help?

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

starlett — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:18:53 -0000

I think you should call social services or call the police and if they see you are in an abusive place then they will remove you and your brother depending on how bad the situation is but if there is no physical abuse just emotional abuse I think you should ask them to get therapy and if that doesn't work out then you need to have a talk with your parents. But if there is physical abuse you and your brother can be sent to foster care but still see your parents until they show legally that they are ready to get you back

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

starlett — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 15:43:58 -0000

im 16 years old and I am adopted, and my parents have told me repeatedly that I can leave when I am 16 and that any point that I wanna leave that I don't come back. Basically saying that if I leave the don't want me back. So being that they gave me permission to leave could they press charges still on the person that im going to live with? And will I be able to stay at the household that I ranaway to?

Re: Is Running Away Against The Law?

Alberto — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 02:42:08 -0000

I need help I am planning to run away because my parent fight a lot and when ever I talk to them they scream at me. I need to know if I can be in a better place but I am 11 and I don't want to leave my brother so I might take him for my parents can't scream or hit us but I need u to help me pleas I will do anything to be in a better place

Re: Can I move out if I’m 17?

priscilla barbour — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 23:54:00 -0000

No, because you are now 18. But the police will say that if you're 18, and you're still living with your parents, then you have to abide by their the rules. But I guess that's depending on the policemen. But they can't do any thing to her. I didn't really understand what you're saying. If you're moving out, then no. They can't do anything aboit it. You're an adult now. Well, if that's the age for your state.

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Victoria — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 08:10:30 -0000

If I'm 12 can I runaway. A few days ago my mother was screaming at me telling me I was depressed and sleeping doesn't help, she punched me in my jaw and I couldn't eat properly for the next few days... And then today, which is when school starting, she began freaking out because I wore a dirty pair of jeans, because I don't have many jeans. She started screaming and ran into my room took her belt and beat my arm. I'm about to get on the school bus, but I don't wanna come home, someone please help, this is a constant, and I want to leave. Help please, please. I'm scared I might die.