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I am 17 and pregnant. My mother and step-dad are constantly calling me names and saying they’re gonna take my baby. I am with the father of my child, we currently live with my mother and step father.My step dad is an alcoholic and always calls me names and has hit me a few times, and my mom calls me names and always puts me down. I wanted to know if in the state of Illinois if I can legally move out without her trying to make me come back. I don’t feel safe here, and I feel it’s unsafe for my child to be around it. I don’t wanna have to deal with being called a runaway and deal with the cops. Please help.

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