I'm just wondering because I am 13 years old and I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I really want to run away from home, but I have no money and no place to go. If I did run away, does anyone know where I could go? What all should I bring? If I have to buy something, what should I get? And how could I make my living conditions, after I run away, the best they can be?
No matter what you say, I will run away, so don't even try and talk me out of it. So, just tell me what I asked for and nothing else.
2007-10-08 12:39:29 · 39 answers · asked by February girl 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Do yourself a favor and go to a shelter or a YWCA. Don't live on the streets or with any guys or with any party people. That's just a junkie/call girl situation waiting to happen. EWWWW!
You might be capable of taking care of some things yourself, but there is no way you can get a job, an apartment, a driver's license or sign a legal contract. So....what's your plan on surviving and killing time for the next 3 to 5 years?
Things to bring: identification (school ID, birth certificate?) knife, string, duct tape or electrical tape, lighter, blanket, two layers of sweatshirts and jacket, boots, socks, undies, hat, gloves, canteen or water bottle, cell phone and charger (if u have one), a list of important names and phone numbers in case you need help, toothbrush, tampons, glasses, house keys (if you have one -- might want to return some day).
2007-10-08 12:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by equal_opposites 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
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If I run away from home, where should I go? What should I bring?
I'm just wondering because I am 13 years old and I live in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I really want to run away from home, but I have no money and no place to go. If I did run away, does anyone know where I could go? What all should I bring? If I have to buy something, what should I get? And how...
2015-08-06 22:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So you want to run away, but you don't know ANYTHING about it, where you're going, what you're going with, and how you're going to get there, am I correct?
Then do this for me.
Find YOURSELF first. Find out WHERE you're going, WHY you're going, HOW you're going to survive without any MONEY in a world of hungry people? WHO you're staying with? and in the long run, 10 years from now, where are you going to be? At age 23, still running?
At the age of 13, you can't go anywhere. You can't WORK until you're 16, therefore you can't get any money, You can't live anywhere, as in a motel or apartment, you'll have to pay more than 100 dollars a month, and thats a far way to go from ZERO. If you get caught, they'll take you in and call your parents to come pick you up.
Just don't do it, and if you do, be prepared for what's out there, and your consequences.
2007-10-08 12:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I have been there and done that myself and I found that preparing before you go is the best thing to do. Make sure you bring some warm clothing, blanket, dry or canned foods, can opener, water, brush, heavy socks, boots-etc.
If you have no money see if someone you trust will give you some or bring along smaller items that you can sell. Dont bring a cell phone because they can track you that way. Head towards the southern suburbs, you will be safer there than you will be in the city.
Try and find a place to stay immediately before you look to ragged, avoid walking around during school hours as police look for truants during this time.
I ran away twice and managed by myself for 90 days so please feel free to ask me any questions or concerns you may have. Best of Luck to you.
2014-01-09 16:16:37 · answer #4 · answered by Cybertoothedkat 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I dont think youre gona find any assistance on yahoo answers due to the fact we(the ppl answering you) could possibly get into trouble in doing so.
You are only 13 so talk with your school counselor, if you cant talk with your parent(s) and mayb he/she will be better able to assist you with your problem(s). Or you could call hotline of some sort (just google : teen runaway hotlines)
Also many run-aways later regret running away due to the harsh realities of this very cruel world. Just take an adult moment (since you seem to be wanting to act like one) and think of what all could happen to you if you run away from home. Many run aways live on streets, or in shelters for a day or so, they are hungry due to no money, they cant get jobs (legally), then things get really bad - - prostitution, drugs, rape, etc. Thats a whole lot worse than what you got now. Dont take what im saying wrong, maybe things are bad where you live now - - abusive, i dont know your situation but i do know that there are many options other that running away.
As i said b4, talk to some one, a counselor or a hotline, be very informed b4 you decide what you think is the right thing to do, and you will see that running away is not the right or smart thing to do.
2007-10-08 12:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by Curious 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Okay, your choice
The best way to ensure decent living conditions is running away to a friends house.
If you have no money, get some. Borrow some from a friend or something because you will need it. I'm pretty sure someone you know will take you in until things get better because you definately don't want to be on the streets. Thats very dangerous. Just be sure whatever you do is safe and follow your gut instincts.
2007-10-08 12:44:04 · answer #6 · answered by elemenopee. 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask if you can spend some time at a relative's house if you need a break from your family for a while to hash things out. Trust me, a 13 year old alone on the street in St. Paul (or nearly anywhere else) will be attacked, molested, beaten and possibly killed. If things at home are impossible, if you're being abused or horribly neglected, you can get police involvement and get to a safe place. But if you're just wanting to run away because you think your parents are unfair or control you or something like that, that's no reason to run away.
2007-10-08 12:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by wynterwood 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
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2016-07-23 06:49:57 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U better have a game plan before u run. Your 13 u won't go far. Wanna no where to run away to? Back home if u got no money or shelter or plan u aren't getting anywhere
2015-12-15 01:35:43 · answer #9 · answered by amy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call 1-800-BoysTown. It's in Omaha, NE, about 6 hours away. You can actually live there, but eventually you're going to have to open up about what's going on and why you have issues that make you want to run away. Whatever problems you're having... this will not make it easier.
Good luck and God speed.
2007-10-08 12:45:02 · answer #10 · answered by gabound75 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋