I’m in England I don’t have much money I need to leave asap I can’t be here anymore I have no one or nothing idk what to bring and stuff or where to go or what to do please give advice. And I genuinely have to run away
Edit – the reason is very valid I just need to go away for like a month or something please give advice don’t tell me not to. I’d rather be sa again then stay here or I’ll die I think about committing a lot
I have no one no friends no family I just need advice on what to do and where to go
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What is your reasoning for needing to run?
Please please please be careful and DO NOT GO WITH ANYONE FROM HERE. Look for local resources that might help such as a homeless shelter. Please be safe if it is something you have to do. IGNORE ALL DMS OFFERING YOU A PLACE TO STAY THERE ARE TOO MANY CREEPS.
The reason is really valid I promise I don’t want to talk about it or tell anyone I just need to leave
The first place to run away to is somewhere safe. A friend or family. If that’s not an option, a police station. Getting out of a situation where you’re at risk of harm shouldn’t be a catapult for you ending up in another.
Whatever battles or demons your facing, seek an adult who can help you.
I understand needing to get out, but please thinking past the running away part. What is the goal? What’s your plan?
Hi, I’m so sorry you’re in this situation.
First things first, you should try phoning the national domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247
Most women’s shelters and refuges will only take victims over the age of 18, but some accept 16+. This number will probably be your best bet to find a shelter who can take you in.
You don’t have to, and you really shouldn’t be on the streets alone if you can help it at all. If you have any trustworthy friend or relative to stay with, you should contact them first.
Finally, if you can’t find shelter, stay somewhere well lit and public. Think 24 hour McDonalds or supermarket, or a train station. Stay in sight of CCTV. If the police find you and you are unsafe at home, tell them your situation and that you don’t want to be found. It’s warmer now but exposure can take anyone at any age. Take warm clothes with you and a sleeping bag if you can. If you don’t have a sleeping bag, try to get some money together and buy one.
I don’t know what you’re facing but I’m 29 now and after leaving home and sofa surfing at your age I am now happy, safe, and surrounded by people who love me. It can get better, but only if you hold on until it does.
Okay, so give us some more information.
Here’s tip 1: ur a girl and ur a kid predators are real. You are alone and have no support system, so ur an ideal prey. Look every gift horse in the mouth.
Second tip, Google and find a women’s shelter near you, rhis is probably ur best option. Call a hotline, ask them for advice. Talk to the people at youth shelters and or women’s shelters. They are probably ur best bet.
Third. How sure are you that you have Noone and have to run away? If it’s cus of abuse or soemthing serious contact the police. They will ensure u have a safe place to stay.
Pls only do this if ur reason is valid… ur a kid, prone to emotional decisions, you can think ur world is over, because of the simplest thing. Idk ur situation… but do not trust random strangers… only police and the people at dedicated shelters.
Lots of sex traffickers use women to get other victims. Meaning be on ur gaurd with other women and with men.
The world is scary, do not try and navigate on ur own, give us some more info and the online strangers might be able to help better?
Okay well make sure you have decent friends that are helping you , at least get some kind of support and accommodation you have 2 years before you are a adult . Stay with Shelter and Find People from Mind the mental health charity , Apply for social housing locally to where you are at least that way you are safe . Try the adult courses at college to teach you cooking skills and budgeting skills and then do a level 1 course building up to level 2 . Look at Scope and if you are about to be made homeless immediately notify Universal Credit if things are truly bad speak with your family or sister or cousins. YMCA does have emergency services and housing so press them for help and get to them as soon as possible.
Go to a police station or hospital and tell them what you’re going through if you are not safe at home.
You can stay with me as long as you want. DM me.
noone from England here? wtf is this subreddit for, anyway?
The only advice is don’t run away. There’s not a valid reason for a 16 year old to run away and live on their own. If you’re worried about your safety, then go to the police.
You need to go to an adult you trust and call the police to get the person who did that to you arrested. You should not have to uproot your life for the evil person who did that to you. It is a scary world if you don’t have shelter and money.
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is there a church close? Some churches offer shelter for some nights
If you need money there is subreddits where you can ask for financial help
You are in a VERY vulnerable position and need to be aware of who to trust.
I hope everything goes well
Go to your local authority housing office, tell them you are homeless from having to leave a abusive environment, tell them you have no one else. They will put you in temporary accommodation, typically these places are not nice, with adults that have their own issues. You need to keep to yourself, give no one anything, do not let people in your room or bedsit. Email your local MP (you can Google this) tell them what’s going on, tell them you need housing, tell them you need a social worker, help with benefits and enrolling in a new college. I moved out at 16 as my parents were also evil. I’m 42 and totally happy now. You can do this, have your wits about you, do not trust people in temporary accommodation, be careful with money, advocate for yourself. Sending you love. X
DO NOT DO IT
No one is giving actual advice 😭 I’m going to do it anyway no one knows what’s going on it won’t be forever tho just a few weeks – is their a chance idk I can work in exchange for food and shelter or something
Girl just take some time and bring a friend please it’s not worth it I promise you there are weirdos out there
https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/advice/being-kicked-out-of-home/
Call or Text 116 000
Email [email protected]
If you have a social worker already, you can contact them, or if you don’t have one or can’t get hold of them then you can call Runaway Helpline and we can help connect you with one.
There is housing and support for young people who are kicked out and have nowhere to go, especially if you are aged 16 or under.
Until you can get in contact with a social worker, try to make sure you are in a safe place – this could be a friend’s house, another relative’s house, or a public place with shelter like a hospital or shopping centre or library depending what time it is and what is open. Remember whatever time of day or night you have been kicked out, Runaway Helpline is here for free on 116 000.
I know this says about being kicked out which may not be relevant to you but you fall into the other criteria of a young person being in need.
Get in touch with them for some advice ASAP xx