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i ran away and need help
i ran away and i need help im sad and im 13 i dont know wat to do
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You did not say why you ran away which makes it very hard for any of us to offer any advice other than advice as to your safety. Please go to the nearest Police or Fire Station. These are SAFE HAVENS for women and children. Tell the Fire Fighters or Police Officers you need help.
If you ran away because you felt you were in real danger they will see to your safety. You will not be sent home until social services and the Police make sure it is a safe environment for you. Most likely you will be sent to a foster home or a children's center where it is safe.
Most important is to get you off the street, if that is where you are presently living and into a safe warm environment. Then there are policies and procedures that must be followed to see to your safety.
If for instance you have been physically or sexually, or mentally abused. You will not be sent home until the police have dealt with and removed your abuser from your home.
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I wish you would have mentioned why you ran away so I could try my best to help. I do recommend that you call a run away hotline and see if they can help.
If you need someone to talk to, my email is on my Advice Column profile.
~Andrew~
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There is a number you can call for help.
1-800-RUNAWAY
This is something they deal with all the time and are better equipped to advise and help teens.
If your home life was the problem and you feel its too dangerous to return, you need to be up front and tell all the facts. If home is an okay place and you need help getting back, let them know.
Being on your own at your age is a dangerous
thing.
Find a pay phone and make the call right away. Or if someone is willing to let you use their phone, do so.
You dont need money for an 800 number call
Find a pay phone. Although they are not as prevalent as they used to, you can check for pay phones in gas stations, on street corners and near the restrooms in restaurants and bars.
Pick up the receiver once you find a pay phone, and then dial "1," then "800" and then the seven-digit number. The owner of the 1-800 number pays for the service, so you do no have to worry about it.
Wait for the phone to ring. When you are finished with your call, hang up the phone.
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