What do I do?

[Venial]

I had a huge argument with my mother today, over little stupid things that weren't worth fighting over. Eventually, it came to this:

Mother: "If you don't like it here, then leave!"

Me: "Then get the fuck out of my way."

Now, I'm seriously considering running away. It's not the first time I thought about it, but it's obvious my parents don't want me. My mother even said, to my face, that I was nothing but a "mistake and a burden." I was never meant to be born.

I don't know what to do. Should I run away or stay at this house? No one in my family likes me, I'm not wanted. My parents don't even listen to me. What do I do?

[black_raven]

Whatever you do, don't run away. I felt like running away for years while I lived with my parents, but you need to realize that as long as you are there in that house, you have a bed to sleep in and food to eat and clothes on your back. It's hard to get started on your own and get that stuff on your own, trust me, I can barely afford to feed myself. You really are better off there than you would be if you weren't. How old are you anyways?

[hemlock hollow]

Yes, don't do it. I did and came the next morning after fighting off a rape by a cabdriver with a wooden leg, hiding all night from the cops and terrified. I was 13. black raven is right, don't do it.
Anger and hatred for parents is all based in raging hormones at your age. I really hated my mother and told her so. Years later, I told her I was so sorry and she said it hurt but she understood what was going on.

[smokeemadpot]

man, dont run away. I did, you think your parents dont care but they do, their just a pain in the ass. I suggest smokin pot because it works, or wait and find a roommate so you can get an apartment.

[Ocean Bionic]

go ahead, kill them all!

[Venial]

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'm fifteen, turning sixteen in July. So it's not like I could really go anywhere, anyway. So, I decided not to run away. It's not worth the risks, I think.

Once again, thanks a bunch, everyone!

[trose]

I just saw your post and have a son your age as well as a couple of others that are also teens. From a parent's point of view raising teen kids is really hard. Sometimes we say things in anger we don't mean but in the heat of the moment the ugly words are all we seem to remember. I am glad you made the right decision not to leave. I bet your mom really loves you and would be sad if you left. I would if any of my kids left like that. 14-15 is a tough age with so many things going on and growing up not to mention the pressures of high school. I hope you and your mom work things out and I am glad you didn't run away. The world today is a dangerous place for young ladies like yourself.

[lkjhgfdsa]

Im sure your mother said that without thinking first. If you are having serious conflicts with your mom, the solution isn't to run away - that usually never leads to a better life. The only thing i can think of is try to be nice to her, and if she seems to still have bad things to say about you, then get help, seriously. talk to your school counselor, or any counselor for that matter, there are people who's jobs are to help settle domestic disputes. hell, send a letter to Oprah and she'll set you up with Dr. Phil.

[laurenq]

you should write a letter to the condom company your parents used

can you sue them for not wanting to be born??

sorry didnt mean to make this a joke

but yea ive felt like running away too

go out for a run
it helps

[peacenikchick]

I ran away when I was twelve. Haha looking back, it was for pretty serious reasons. They "wouldn't let me express myself" and "were a bunch of pig-headed republicans." But that came about when they found out I was already drinking and smoking pot. So I left, went to my friend's house, and stayed there for a few days. Her parents wouldn't let me stay any more so I had no choice but to go back into the house. Man, don't run away. I know it's hard, but try and create harmony and peaceful vibes between you and your parents. Sometimes it just doesn't work out, my mom and I never got along and after a while after I'd exhausted all options to save our relationship, she kicked me out, and now I live with my dad. but at least if you try your best to get along, you'll have known that you tried your best to make it work.



hope things get better. peace and love.