I'm not an abuse survivor, but I did run away from home when I was 11 years old. I lasted about a week on the streets, living in the mall, catching busses forever. Then I got caught hitchhiking and I was sent to a group home for a few days until they could figure out who I was (I gave them a fake name).

Looking back...I can't imagine what it would have been like if I actually stayed out there like I planned. I only had $10 bucks in my pocket and a few changes of clothes. I was 11. Kind of scary now to think about it.