Yo, Aspie, Phantom is right, you need to PLAN your escape. Most kids that run away end up getting brought back home (usually by the cops). Those are the lucky ones. A lot of the run aways end up far worse off. You could get mugged, raped, beaten, end up broken and comatose. Death would be a cake walk compared to the other possibilities.
However, with a good plan, you can have success. Check out EdenPress.com. They are a publisher that specializes in “false identity” and “how to disappear” books. Their best book is “Privacy: What it is, and how to get it.”
But IF you must bolt tonight, here are some quick tips: 1) Don’t be squeamish about shopping at the D-mart (ie: dumpster diving)! You’d be surprised at what perfectly good shit people throw away. Check the dumpsters behind supermarkets and restaurants.
2) Ditch your SmartPhone and stay offline! You probably won’t be able to pay your monthly bill anyway… and $45 won’t go very far… so what’s the point in keeping it? And truthfully, in our digital world, using the internet, a SmartPhone, and other such devices is like telling the world where you are. If you don’t want to be found, GO DARK (ie: no internet, no credit cards, nothing traceable)!
3) Quit your job and hitchhike. It’s dangerous, sure, but how dangerous is staying in your current situation? Only you can judge that. Leave hints that can be found later by those who may be looking for you… red-herring hints! If you plan on going south, the hints should suggest that you went north, east, west, etc. Of course, since you only have $45, your options are very limited. Nonetheless, you’re only limited by your imagination!
4) Remember, in a survive situation, the only thing you need is water, food, clothing, and shelter. Those are the 4 vital necessities. Hey, you’re 18. That means you’re an adult. You’re not really a run away. So there’s really nothing stopping you from just packing your shit and leaving.
Here’s a basic plan: Grab at least 2 day’s worth of food to take with you. Walk (or ride a bicycle if you have one) to the next town. From there, grab a taxi (if you can afford it) to the next town from there… or grab a train (if you can afford it) to the next big city. When you get there, search out a YMCA or a SALLY (Salvation Army). If you can’t find either, just look for the nearest homeless shelter. The SALLY is the best because not only will they give you a safe, warm place to crash at night, they’ll also feed you, AND help you find a job. The Goodwill Industries can help too.
Well if you want to run away and make it successful I suggest you plan before you do it.
You will need a place to stay, a job with income and some people you can rely on.
You can use the internet to find places to rent and jobs and so forth. I ran away when i was young and it all worked out perfectly. But you got to plan. and its good to save up a few thousand dollars before you make the leap.
First, you’re not a problem, so we aren’t “putting up with you.” And second, so your cop friend knows what you’re dealing with. That’s a huge benefit.
So, OK, this changes things a bit. You said you’ll wait… OK, that’ll give you time to plan your escape. Ask your cop friend for some advice? He’ll know the safe areas as well as the dangerous areas in the county. Of course, if you’re wanting to move farther away than that, you’ll once again be on your own. But nonetheless, he might still be able to help you make some good decisions. Trail and error on the road always sucks.
Use your waiting time to check out EdenPress.com. You might even be able to locate some of their books for free online or in used book shops.
Wow. I admire your strength. Sometimes you just have to leave. I left home at 18 or 19 and never looked back. I’d rather live on the streets or couch surf than live with that kind of insanity.
Well if you feel this is the time and well it probably is the time. Try to make good choices when you are out there. I wish you lots of luck!! Enjoy the adventure.
With the cop confronting me (he asked me if I knew anything about a harressment clam) I just so happened to be at the right place at the right time to finally stop lying to myself about my family situation
I’m going to stay on the web, I known how to stay anonymous and stuff
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Any advice on living on the streets will be appreciated.
Yo, Aspie, Phantom is right, you need to PLAN your escape. Most kids that run away end up getting brought back home (usually by the cops). Those are the lucky ones. A lot of the run aways end up far worse off. You could get mugged, raped, beaten, end up broken and comatose. Death would be a cake walk compared to the other possibilities.
However, with a good plan, you can have success. Check out EdenPress.com. They are a publisher that specializes in “false identity” and “how to disappear” books. Their best book is “Privacy: What it is, and how to get it.”
But IF you must bolt tonight, here are some quick tips: 1) Don’t be squeamish about shopping at the D-mart (ie: dumpster diving)! You’d be surprised at what perfectly good shit people throw away. Check the dumpsters behind supermarkets and restaurants.
2) Ditch your SmartPhone and stay offline! You probably won’t be able to pay your monthly bill anyway… and $45 won’t go very far… so what’s the point in keeping it? And truthfully, in our digital world, using the internet, a SmartPhone, and other such devices is like telling the world where you are. If you don’t want to be found, GO DARK (ie: no internet, no credit cards, nothing traceable)!
3) Quit your job and hitchhike. It’s dangerous, sure, but how dangerous is staying in your current situation? Only you can judge that. Leave hints that can be found later by those who may be looking for you… red-herring hints! If you plan on going south, the hints should suggest that you went north, east, west, etc. Of course, since you only have $45, your options are very limited. Nonetheless, you’re only limited by your imagination!
4) Remember, in a survive situation, the only thing you need is water, food, clothing, and shelter. Those are the 4 vital necessities. Hey, you’re 18. That means you’re an adult. You’re not really a run away. So there’s really nothing stopping you from just packing your shit and leaving.
Here’s a basic plan: Grab at least 2 day’s worth of food to take with you. Walk (or ride a bicycle if you have one) to the next town. From there, grab a taxi (if you can afford it) to the next town from there… or grab a train (if you can afford it) to the next big city. When you get there, search out a YMCA or a SALLY (Salvation Army). If you can’t find either, just look for the nearest homeless shelter. The SALLY is the best because not only will they give you a safe, warm place to crash at night, they’ll also feed you, AND help you find a job. The Goodwill Industries can help too.
Good luck!
Jack
Thanks blues those are all good ideas
Well if you want to run away and make it successful I suggest you plan before you do it.
You will need a place to stay, a job with income and some people you can rely on.
You can use the internet to find places to rent and jobs and so forth. I ran away when i was young and it all worked out perfectly. But you got to plan. and its good to save up a few thousand dollars before you make the leap.
I been thinking about doing this all my life
All I have is the clothes on my back, 45 dollars , a part time job (my co workers and boss love me) and my smartphone
I wouldn’t be running away if things were great
Understood!
I’m not ignoring you phantom. I cop walked up to me today and said nows the time to do it
A cop? Really? So you have a friend on the Force? Dude, you fare better than most. Maybe the cop can help you skip town?
Its now or never
Good luck then.
I’ll wait….
but no longer then I have to
Thanks for putting up with me
Yeah he offered to give me a ride to anyware I wanted in the county
And I live in Florida so the countys are huge, there’s a metropolitan area north of me. That’s my best bet.
Well, spring is right around the corner, so you couldn’t have picked a better time to live outside.
Yeah, I second Phantom’s thoughts… enjoy the adventure!
First, you’re not a problem, so we aren’t “putting up with you.” And second, so your cop friend knows what you’re dealing with. That’s a huge benefit.
So, OK, this changes things a bit. You said you’ll wait… OK, that’ll give you time to plan your escape. Ask your cop friend for some advice? He’ll know the safe areas as well as the dangerous areas in the county. Of course, if you’re wanting to move farther away than that, you’ll once again be on your own. But nonetheless, he might still be able to help you make some good decisions. Trail and error on the road always sucks.
Use your waiting time to check out EdenPress.com. You might even be able to locate some of their books for free online or in used book shops.
Wow. I admire your strength. Sometimes you just have to leave. I left home at 18 or 19 and never looked back. I’d rather live on the streets or couch surf than live with that kind of insanity.
Well if you feel this is the time and well it probably is the time. Try to make good choices when you are out there. I wish you lots of luck!! Enjoy the adventure.
With the cop confronting me (he asked me if I knew anything about a harressment clam) I just so happened to be at the right place at the right time to finally stop lying to myself about my family situation
I’m going to stay on the web, I known how to stay anonymous and stuff
Thanks for the supportive feedback
I’m going offline for the night
night! Stay safe.
Best wishes, aspie. God speed.
Good luck!
I am surprised to see a fellow aspie with such poor planning.. no offense