Running away, Not Worth it.

[Allover Kelly]

Hi I have got a few emails from girls asking what it was like when I ran away from the places I was living. DO NOT DO IT!!!! I hit my low when I gave a guy a BJ for a happy meal. I was 11 the first time I ran from my Mom. I could not take it. The sexual abuse caused me to start drinking then. I never though about telling a teacher at school about what was going on. I was in and out of foster homes from when I was 11 till I found my Bio Dad and he let me join his family(Dad thank you some much) I had guy of all ages take advantage of me. I slept with guys that were nasty and gross. I sold my self to help guy that "Loved me" I did drugs of all kinds. Not bragging just the truth.
Due to what happened I was in group homes in Florida and NC. I did not know that they were just trying to help me. The State of NC found my Dad due to I was operated on for having a massive infection due to a STD and now I can never have my own babies. My case worker found my Dad. He has a real family and for the first time I have rules to follow and chores to do.

If your having a problem talk to an adult like a teacher, grandparent, aunt, your best friends Mom or uncle or even talk to a person in the local police dept. They will have someone that deal with kids.

Once more when I was on the streets I was a drunk, drug using whore. It took me hitting what is called a low. I was lucky the guy I "Loved" was a pimp and when he was busted, I was saved even if I had to tell everything he did and his friends. If they ever find me there might me huge problems for me.

Once more if your thinking of running away, PLEASE DO NOT DO IT. Find someone to talk to. Don't end up like I did for 3 and a half years. I'm really lucky that I'm still alive. FIND SOMEONE YOU TRUST TO TALK TO.

[Katie2003]

Kelly, thank you for having the amazing courage to live through this, and to share it with everyone here on VT. This ought to be a must read for every girl! You define the word survivor through your actions.

[ska8er]

Hi I have got a few emails from girls asking what it was like when I ran away from the places I was living. DO NOT DO IT!!!! I hit my low when I gave a guy a BJ for a happy meal. I was 11 the first time I ran from my Mom. I could not take it. The sexual abuse caused me to start drinking then. I never though about telling a teacher at school about what was going on. I was in and out of foster homes from when I was 11 till I found my Bio Dad and he let me join his family(Dad thank you some much) I had guy of all ages take advantage of me. I slept with guys that were nasty and gross. I sold my self to help guy that "Loved me" I did drugs of all kinds. Not bragging just the truth.
Due to what happened I was in group homes in Florida and NC. I did not know that they were just trying to help me. The State of NC found my Dad due to I was operated on for having a massive infection due to a STD and now I can never have my own babies. My case worker found my Dad. He has a real family and for the first time I have rules to follow and chores to do.


If your having a problem talk to an adult like a teacher, grandparent, aunt, your best friends Mom or uncle or even talk to a person in the local police dept. They will have someone that deal with kids.

Once more when I was on the streets I was a drunk, drug using whore. It took me hitting what is called a low. I was lucky the guy I "Loved" was a pimp and when he was busted, I was saved even if I had to tell everything he did and his friends. If they ever find me there might me huge problems for me.

Once more if your thinking of running away, PLEASE DO NOT DO IT. Find someone to talk to. Don't end up like I did for 3 and a half years. I'm really lucky that I'm still alive. FIND SOMEONE YOU TRUST TO TALK TO.

Kelly u have been through a lot. I hope many teens here who
read what u r saying and r having problems with their parents
and home life think about the life u lived so far. Im glad that u
found ur Dad and r safe in a good caring family. :)

[Karalectric]

I have thought about running away. But never seriously. Thank you for sharing this, Kelly. You are a SURVIVOR and i hope this helps others!

[Adamant]

Thanks for reminding me that whatever shit I have had to deal with it was nothing much really.
Also really really good advice.
It took me a long time to find one I trusted but I have been helped by a teacher so if its too personal to tell a relative or you haven't got any around tell someone at school.