Can I move in with my boyfriend's family if I'm being abused?

I’m 17, working, have a loving and caring boyfriend. My step-dad treats me like I’m a dog. He emotionally and verbally abuses me. Since hes been around I’ve developed migranes and a stomach ulcer. I have panic attacks and I’m now losing weight. I currently weight 105lbs by my doctors scale. I have been offered to stay in the spare room at my boyfriends grandparents house. Can I do this without being called a runaway? If not, can I get emancipated without my parents knowing? One way or another I need to get out of here for my own safety. Any advise is greatly appreaciated.

Answer #1

You would be considered as a runaway, at 17. Have you talked to your mother about this? If so, and she did nothing, then I would call social services…I don’t know where you live, but, there is someone that is in charge of young people, they will look into the situation, and perhaps put you in a fostor home. This sounds scarry, but, the other sounds worse. I would hope that your mother would be able to put a stop to it, but, some can’t or won’t, and you don’t want your life ruined. If you can’t find the number for social services you can always call or go by the police station, and ask for their help and advice. They are there to protect you. Here are some links that may be of help. Kids Hotline

1 800 668 6868

Hot line 24/7 (Help for any problem)

http://www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/index.asp\

How can I get my parents to listen?

http://www.trap17.com/index.php/never-listen_t30681.html
http://malaysia.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071012181556AAb58rd
http://www.righttotheheart.com/spiritual_survey/letter024.htm
http://www.something-fishy.org/prevention/listen.php
http://www.amazon.com/What-About-Me-Parents-Attention/dp/1884734863
http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/e-portfolio/samples/szewczyk2.html
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/en/forums_en/ViewMessage.aspx?MSGID=98924
Answer #2

Copy what you have written and give it to your mother, make sure that she knows the extent of your suffering… and if you believe in prayer, here are some places where you can post a prayer request, God can help you if you reach out to him. If you would like to talk to me personally about this, please clink on the link, and I will be glad to answer you. godswork.org dailyguidepost.org wjcr.org 1-800-251-2468 Upper Room Prayer Ministry 24-hours a day 7-days-a-week. Just click on the prayer link, then post your request. I hope to hear from you, so that I know you are ok. Do you have any other family that you could live with??

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you will intervene in this situation, and bring the change that is needed, protect this young girl Lord, she does not deserve this kind of treatment, make a way, where there might not be a way, and bring healing to her, bring her to a place of safety, Amen.

http://www.coping.org/innerhealing/feelings.htm http://healing.about.com/cs/energyhealing/a/cutcords.htm Mental Health

In Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK
http://www.nmha.org/
http://whatadifference.org/index.htm

Worry, Anxiety, Panic Attacks

http://mshn.org/index.html

God be with you…

Answer #3

MAKE SURE YU HAVE A JOB..GO TO SCHOOL..AND TELL YUR MOM SHES messed UP iF SHE DOESNT LET YOU GO SOMEWHERE FOR YOUR SAFETY..AND OBViOUSLY SHE DOESNT LOVE YOU ENOUGH..GET YOUR STUFF AND GO..TELL HER ABOUT YOU GOiNG TO SCHOOL & KEEPiNG YOUR JOB & YOULL CALL HER EVERYDAY..iF SHE TRiES TO CALL THE COPS..SHOW THEM THE BRUiSES OR WHATEVER.. HE GOES TO JAiL..REMiND HER OF THAT..

Answer #4

If you need help go to a church or family sevices,no one deserves to be treated like this way today,go to the police ,get hold of victims services

Answer #5

I’ve talked to her. Shes to dumb, and shes afraid to be alone if my step-dad gets put in prison. I’m already in trouble with the court for missing to many days of school for being sick with ulcer flare ups and migranes. i want to be emancipated butmy mom won’t let me. Can I do it with out her knowing?

Answer #6

By the way, I live in Southeast Texas if that will help with knowing what the laws are. Also, Thank you very much silverwings for the advice and prayer. I’ll look into it.

Answer #7

NO IF YOU ARE GETING ABUSED YOU NEED TO DUMP HIM. YOU ARE A PRTTY WOMAN YOU DONT KNEE THIS AT ALL.THERE IS A LOT’S OF GUYS OUT THERE WILL TREAT YOU BETTTER. I KNOW I BEN THERE.& I DONT LIKE BEEN HIT ON. SO YOUR BEST THING TO DO GO TO THE POLICE.OR I CAN CALL MY DAD HE IS A POLICE MAN.BUT HE NEED TO STOP. BY REBECCA CENA.JOHN CENA GRILFRIEND.

Answer #8

where ever you feel safe you can go

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