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    What happens if you want to run away at a very young age?
    Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS Dr. Asa Don Brown is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, children, and couples; while treating a variety of psychological disorders, trauma, and abuse. Dr. Brown has specialized in negotiation and profiling. As a prolific author, Dr. Brown has published four books; contributed to multiple other books; published 500+ articles in professional and popular magazines, journals, and peer-reviewed publications; and has recently published a number of creative and literary works. Dr. Brown earned a BS in Theology and Religion with a minor in Marketing and an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family from The University of Great Falls. He has also received a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University. Furthermore, he received a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Capella University.
    Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS
    Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Don't make a hasty decision—think about what's causing you to feel like running away. Then, speak to someone you trust about what you're feeling.
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    What if I don't have enough money?
    Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS Dr. Asa Don Brown is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, children, and couples; while treating a variety of psychological disorders, trauma, and abuse. Dr. Brown has specialized in negotiation and profiling. As a prolific author, Dr. Brown has published four books; contributed to multiple other books; published 500+ articles in professional and popular magazines, journals, and peer-reviewed publications; and has recently published a number of creative and literary works. Dr. Brown earned a BS in Theology and Religion with a minor in Marketing and an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family from The University of Great Falls. He has also received a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University. Furthermore, he received a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Capella University.
    Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS
    Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Living on your own is costly, so you need to have a plan for how you're going to manage your expenses if you run away.
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    I'm mad and I want to run away, but I dont know if i should.
    Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS Dr. Asa Don Brown is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in working with families, children, and couples; while treating a variety of psychological disorders, trauma, and abuse. Dr. Brown has specialized in negotiation and profiling. As a prolific author, Dr. Brown has published four books; contributed to multiple other books; published 500+ articles in professional and popular magazines, journals, and peer-reviewed publications; and has recently published a number of creative and literary works. Dr. Brown earned a BS in Theology and Religion with a minor in Marketing and an MS in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family from The University of Great Falls. He has also received a Master of Liberal Arts from Harvard University. Furthermore, he received a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology from Capella University.
    Asa Don Brown, PhD, DNCCM, FAAETS
    Clinical Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Running away symbolizes control and taking back your power. Think about why your life feels out of control and what you'd do with that newfound power. Then, ask yourself what you can do to solve the problems you're facing without running away.
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    What about when you want to run away but you have nowhere to go?
    Leslie Bosch, PhD
    Leslie Bosch, PhD
    Developmental Psychologist
    Dr. Leslie Bosch is a Developmental Psychologist, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and Owner of Bosch Integrative Wellness. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in providing stress relief coaching services to individuals and groups using a variety of scientifically proven methods for change including motivational interviewing, positive psychology, self-compassion, non-violent communication, social learning theory, and self-determination theory. Dr. Bosch received training from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and earned a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Arizona. She is also a member of the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching Association. Dr. Bosch has published many papers and been featured in the media numerous times.
    Leslie Bosch, PhD
    Developmental Psychologist
    Expert Answer
    Wanting to run away is a natural response to a stressful or unsafe situation. But in order to actually be safe, you need to have a safe destination to run to. When you feel frightened, it's important to turn to trusted individuals who can help you find ways to handle problems that seem impossible to solve.
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    Is money really essential to run away?
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    Community Answer
    Yes. You need it to pay for things like public transport, food, and entering some public places (e.g. public pools or gyms). In addition, costs can come up when you don't expect them to, like having to pay money to stay a night in a homeless shelter, or losing your water bottle and having to buy a new one. Being without money is going to make survival and getting around (as well as many emergency situations) much, much harder.
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    Can I still go to school if I run away from home?
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    Community Answer
    You can go to school, but it is likely that your teachers or administrators will report your presence and return you back home.
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    What if it is temporary so that I can see how much they really miss me?
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    Don't run away solely to gauge the reactions of your family. Running away is not something to be taken lightly - you can easily get into unsafe situations, and potentially end up dead or permanently traumatized, which really isn't worth just trying to see if your family would miss you. If you're struggling with your family situation and feel rejected or unloved, talk to them about it using "I" statements, or if that's really not possible, seek out the help of a trusted adult or mental health professional (especially if you're being abused). There are undoubtedly other options to solve the situation that don't involve putting yourself in danger.
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    Is there any help if I don't have money or a credit card?
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    Try to borrow money from a friend. The easiest option would be to not run away, but if you're suffering abuse, contact social services through a trusted adult.
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