I was tired of being bullied by the older kids. Plus the caretaker doesn't even listen to me when I tell her about the abuse that has been happening to me.

I needed to run away and try to find her. Maybe if I do then I will be safe from the bullies.

The preparation for running away took me about two days. I had to gather some food and my clothes and a bag that was under my bed.

But what I did imagine would happen did happen to me.

I got caught by the police but thankfully they didn't send me back to the group home.

Diary,

Today is the day I will get away from this horrible place. I hope and wish that when I do run away, I will be able to find her.

My MayMay.

Maybe her family will take me to live with them. I know but a kid like me can only dream, right?

I had packed food that could last me a few days, and water plus my clothes.

I will also be taking this diary with you. It was from my parents. The last thing I had gotten from them.

I quickly gathered my bag and walked out of the door without anyone noticing.

It was a little bit easy for me because the caretaker wasn't even at home when I walked out of the door.

I started running as fast as I could. When I reached a few blocks I stopped to look around to see if anyone was chasing after me.

I didn't see anyone behind me. So I sat down on the sidewalk to catch my breath.

I didn't know where I was heading I wanted to get as far away as I can from where I was.

But I didn't know that running away won't even solve anything. It will bring more problems for me.

I just hope that not everything is lost.

Anyways this is it.

Diary. I have to look for a place to sleep for the night.

Signing off, Roc.