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Antwone Fisher is an African-American male, in his early twenties that is currently enlisted in the United States navy. He has been frequently experiencing displaced anger at other seamen. As a result, the slightest remark from a crew member will send him into a violent rage. Mr. Fisher’s commanding officer has referred him to the inland psychiatrist for a mental health evaluation. Dr. Davenport had a relatively difficult start with Mr. Fisher, since Mr. Fisher felt that he had no adjustment problems. After a few sessions, with no progress. Mr. Fisher decided to finally express some emotions about his childhood history with Dr. Davenport.
Mr. Fisher was born in a correctional facility near Cleveland, Ohio. After he was born, Mr. Fisher

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