Thread by @metamorphicaIs, open this thread if you are planning to run away from home [...]

open this thread if you are planning to run away from home /safe /srs

while reading this thread please keep in mind that i am not telling you what to do - just trying to share different perspectives! it will be different for everybody (bc of your age, laws in your country etc) - take what you can and pass it on

i do not encourage this if you're below 16. it is unsafe and very difficult to get a job - i recommend completing high school if possible or staying with a relative first. please only resort to running away if you feel unsafe/are severely abused, leaving you with no other option

financial wise - this is the most important aspect. you have to consider things like your rent, phone bill, transport, food and other things. depending on where you live the amount you need can vary heavily. plan out how much you need

do not leave home without enough money unless you are in danger. if this is the case for you, please at least have $100-150 and a small bag ready full of things you need, so that you can take the bag and leave anytime.

getting the money is hard, if you can find a job, that is an amazing start. however, some people cannot so here is a small list of ways to help you earn money. please remember every dollar counts too, so save up!

- sell your clothes / items you would not bring to leave
- handcraft things to sell
- online jobs ( write articles for websites, surveys, atexto )
- sweatcoin ( the app, helps in the long run! read t&cs for it first )

you have to find a place to stay. if you're a minor i hope you can stay with relatives/friends, but if you're searching for a place to stay in the long run, make sure it's near where you're going to work. check out malls/shops nearby to see if they're hiring.

before leaving, learn how to cook simple + low cost meals. this also depends on what kind of facilities you will have in your new home. if you can find a job in F&B they sometimes provide free meals which helps you save extra money too.

a credit card may help you bc carrying that much cash is not safe, be careful of where you're using it because they track your transactions! do not borrow money from anyone!!!! have at least 2-3 months worth of rent saved up before leaving

*IMPORTANT* PLEASE do research on the laws/protection for running away in your country!! you can get into trouble more easily than you think - so read up, and don't carry anything like drugs, alcohol etc with you. steer clear of anything that can be used against you

when you leave home, you need to recognize the things/ whatever safety net that you previously had will be gone. financial security is important but please remember your emotional health too. keep contact with friends you trust and

take something meaningful to keep you going. you need to be able to support yourself in every single way possible.

medical needs - if you have any medical conditions, please remember to add in the cost for that as well and ways you can manage to take care of yourself. you need to not just run away, but also survive! plan everything in detail and have a backup plan for your backup plans

skills to develop that will help you:
- cooking
- sewing
- basic first aid
- self-defence
- how to build a fire/tie knots
- how to navigate maps/the area you're going to live in

things you need to bring along:
- at least 2 sets of clothes (consider the type of weather that your country experiences)
- identification+documents
- evidence against neglect/abuse if possible
- a knife/some sort of weapon
- matches
- phone+charger
- socks

- umbrella
- toothbrush/toothpaste/soap/hairbrush
- bandaids
- food
- pads/tampons
- hand sanitizer/masks!!
- insect repellent
- extra change
- sleeping bag
before you leave home, leave a letter where your family won't find it but the police will

to elaborate on the documents/ID you should take with you:
- resume
- school leaving certificates
- accomplishment
- passport
- birth certificate
- ID
- driving license
MAKE PHOTOCOPIES!!! you cannot lose these things as they're important in helping you find jobs too

EXTRA INFO:
- hospitals have some of the most clean restrooms to use
- shower at public swimming pools / universities
- find shelter under bridges / public buildings / community centres
- free wifi at places like McDonalds, Starbucks, etc

- be cautious of your phone being tracked - change your handphone number
- research food banks/coupons/reduced foods etc
- dont forget your safe foods, ily
- most churches are welcoming too and will not out you - follow your gut and stay safe

please weigh out the pros and cons before deciding to leave. it is a big decision - don't rush it. think things through and talk to someone you trust. please do not do it if the c0vid situation is bad in your country.

it sucks that anyone might need this thread - i wish you the best. please keep in mind these are just things i think may help - it is not a complete list, do your own research! feel free to reply with things you think may help! stay safe <333

lmk if you guys would want to see a thread on how to get food for free/how to make cheap meals!

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