Running Away and Regrets, 1980, by a Runaway

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Who: An Anonymous Runaway
What: Running Away
When: 1980
Where: Unknown

Life's Short

I ran away when I was 15. I am now 40. I've never had any contact with family, but this year I found my parents grave. My father died 10 years ago, Mum 8.

When I ran away I changed my name and no one knows my real past, even my children. I was adopted and never fitted in with my family. I had nothing but criticism from them and they treated me awful, no love. I had a hard youth on the streets, lots of drugs, crime etc. but at about 25 made a good life, drug free and happy. I'm blessed with 2 great children, now making their lives, but with my love and support.

But still, sitting at my parents' grave I feel very sad, guilty about what's been.. and could of been. I'm sorry Mum and Dad.

Republished with permission from Runaway Lives.