Articles for Youth

Lisa’s Diary
Read about Lisa, who was away from home for five days.

10 things to ask yourself before you run away from home
Thinking about running away? See what kind of answers you come up with when you read this.

Ashley: Finding a Way Home
Is running the best answer? Find out what it's really like.

Surviving a break-up
Are your parents separated or divorced, or have you suffered the death of a parent or sibling?

Coping with a family break-up
Are your parents separated or divorced, or have you suffered the death of a parent or sibling?

Family Communication: Sharing Feelings
How many ways are there to communicate? Here are just a few to get you started.

Things to Do Instead of Running Away
Sometimes finding an outlet for your stress can help your situation.

Thoughts on friendship
Here's what we think makes a good friend.

When a Friend Wants to Run Away
What do you do when it's your best friend who's in pain?