My struggles at home
About a month ago, I ran away. I was really struggling at home because I was being abused.
It started when me and my Grandma (who I lived with) were having an argument. It was a stupid argument over where to put some Lego. It then turned into a fight when she hit me. She also called me horrible names. That’s when I walked out.
Leaving home
I took my bag and a blanket with me. I went and slept under a hidden bridge. In the early hours of the morning, the police woke me. They took me to the police station, and I slept there.
How I got help
In the morning, the police interviewed me and asked me why I walked out. They then rang social services, and I am now in foster care.
I am much happier now, and I feel a lot better.
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