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Originally Posted by marmaduke
I've often thought about this, there are battered wives shelters but there should battered/emotionally abused children/young adults shelters too. So many years I wanted to get away from my parents, but where to go? I wanted somewhere to run to, somewhere for shelter, understanding and support that would give me a chance to think straight and get my life together.
But I had nowhere to go.
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I have no knowledge of this, but I'm guessing it's due to legal reasons. Like maybe you can't legally let underage people stay because it could cause issues with the parents? I know there are places like the YMCA but I don't know if kids can actually sleep there until they get things figured out.
There are probably some churches you can go to for safety as well, but I'm only guessing because I don't go anymore.
I'd like to be able to help young people in my position when I'm older and can take care of myself and others, I think it would be a great joy.
How are you now, assuming you're away from them?