If you are age 17 and you dont want to live at home because of physical/emotional abuse are you a runaway?
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omfg! im sooo sorry to hear about that, your parents are fucking sick bastards i have to say! They sound like there are seriously menatally ill and need professional help!\n\nI have to say your bf sounds lovely for taking care of you and being there for you, i would personally give him a hug if i saw him.\n\nHave you reported any of these incidents when you were younger to the NSPCC for example?\n\nYou are past 16 so therefore, intitiled legally to leave home and im sure the local council could set you up in a new estate away from your parents. However, although you are past the age of using childline and NSPCC you can always call the smaratins for more help and advice who could arrange your house setting and also prosecute those demon parents of your so you can get your just desserts.\n\nIf you ever wanna talk just email me or message me on madness17@hotmail.co.uk\n\ni sure hope things improve for you and best of luck for the future xxx\n:)
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Yes, but your 17, and self-suficient, check with your local authorities or Legal Aide Society, you can probably be legally emancipated.
623228
Yes a 17 year old can move out, but if you want a house or an apt. then you have to have a parent or someone 18 or older to sign off on it. plus you have to have a steady job to prove you can keep your head above water. but school and healthcare are a problem because you are still under your parents care untill 18
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I dont know the laws in Onterio so I cant help you out with knowing the legal age to be adult.  \n\nBut I have to say that if you are unhappy and feel unsafe at home then you need to leave.  But you need to do it legal or you will get in trouble and that will not help you at all.\n\nIf you mother really does have a tumor that is probably why she is acting the way she is.  Have you thought about that.?
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this is a pretty serious question you are asking and there are alot of details missing so let me start with this and see if it helps you.  I also grew up in domestic violence, my step father to be specific and back then (early 80's and up until my junior year of school '86) they didn't have much in the way of resources for help, but.... fortunately for you today they do.  I don't know where you are from so it is hard to put up a link for you but I will try. \n \nthis one is a national hotline so it doesn't matter where you are you can call and certainly if you are in immediate danger call 911, if they have stuff on file for the individual who's doing it (the abuse), it makes it faster and easier for them to protect you or the individual going through it.  \n\nNO ONE SHOULD BE HURTING ANYONE EVER!!!!!!!\n\nHere is the link:\n\nhttp://www.ndvh.org/\n\nI hope this helps you and remember none of this is your fault unless you are doing the abusing.\n\nSeek help for you and the others involved in the situation, you may be scared but.... is it worse to continue in the abuse or do something to protect you and your loved ones.  Be strong!!!!\n\nYou are not alone, there are so many people out there going through this.    GET HELP FAST!!!!\n\nI did.  I was 17.  I talked with a state trooper who got an agency involved and I was able to leave home.  I was popular at school, I was a varsity cheerleader, I had a ton of friends and yet I gave it all up to go to a new home, new school and make new friends, all in my Senior year of high school!!\n\nI looked at it this way.... after graduation it's a whole new life start anyway.... so what's one year earlier.\n\nI'm so thankful I helped myself when the people I depended on most couldn't protect me.\n\nGood luck sweetie, let me know if I can be of any more assistance.
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You could call Child Protective Services in she's violent.  It sounds, however, that you've caused some of your own problems with bad behavior.\nOf course, her bad behavior isn't proper either.\nEmancipated?  Nope.  You have to be older, and able to support yourself and exist in an adult world.\nStay in school, graduate, move away, whatever, but graduate.  There are too many stupid people in the world now.
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depends on where you live cause I know in Texas you can move out at 17 and your parents can't do anything about it.
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you might need to find a shelter.  If you are a girl between 18-25 go to transitional housing
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Yes, he can get in trouble. Depending on the Age of Consent in your state, which I believe it is 18, and with him being 25, you are a minor. You would need to Emancipate yourself to move out. Not sure what you would need to do, but if it is something like abuse, you need to talk to a school councilor. \nIf it is because your Mother will not let you see this guy, then I am afraid there might not be much you can do...
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yes it is better for you to get out of the house if you and your mom are like oil and water (they don't mix)and you don't need the depression.  If I were you I would get a job even within walking distance (if possible) and save and have someone take you to get your license (a co worker, friend) and then save more to get your own place and you could do it although if you are in school DO NOT QUIT for no reason finish and then do whatever
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i've gone through a lot of emotional issues from the time i was little. My father as an abusive ex-drunk and my mom has always been somewhat verbally abusive. How do i feel about it?I hate the fact that i was never really allowed to have a care free childhood and hate having memories of my dad beating me up or having to leave my house at night because my mom and dad had fought.
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if you're ready you won't be scared. it's a good move, it builds character... regardless of your situation, I'd say moving out is always a step in the right direction, just remember to be responsible and careful, and don't let people use your home as a crash over all the time lol yeah, watch out for people you want to take advantage of staying over! They come in swarms, believe me... Make sure you get your mum and dad to give you a few points... i hope you can cook ;-)
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Legally you can leave home at 18 since you are legally independent. I stress the legally, because unless you have a job or some other means of income, you are still totally dependent on your parents.
488349
legally when your 18. At that time you can enter into contracts legally, and your responsible for your own actions and mom and dad can finally kick you out of the house.
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Yes. This happened to me when I turned 18. I was out on my own for the first time. Very scary and stressful time.
945321
Legally, it's up to 18, however many feel it's until they move out.
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Some do. Here is my opinion though I was homeless when from the age of 17 till 19 thats two years it was because my father was abusive and I didnt want any part of it so I left I prefered to be on the street rather than live with someone who beat me everyday and yes there was the option for me to live in a group/foster home but when I tryed that people where just as abusive and so I chose the life of the streets. I did use my time wisely though I found a job and worked my butt off and did nothing but safe my money I didnt spend a penny unless I really really needed something. I save my money till I had enough to rent a studio. I never dreamed i'd have the luxarys I have today. I have a 2 bedroom townhouse with everything ive ever dreamed of and I am never hesitant to give out money to others in need, because i've been there and I volanteer my time to the local shelters as much as I can because I know how bad it is and I am just one of the lucky ones to get myself out've living on the street. I think more people need to help the homeless not just giving money or anything but you can donate your time to help those in need or something. I feel though that i've you dont try to at least take yourself out've poverty than I dont want to help you. I feel for the homeless children out there especially because I know just what its like and NO kid out there no matter what they've done or whats being done to them should not be out on the street. Gosh I could go on and on about this topic I give you a thumbs up for this topic.