Mr. Martinez Family History

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Mr. Martinez was born on June 12th in 1983 in San Diego, California to the union of his biological parents, Raul Martinez and Maria Morris. He has two living sisters and one brother. One of his sisters passed away when Mr. Martinez was six years old after being involved in a car accident. Mr. Martinez stated that his childhood was initially supportive, loving and “happy,” however that changed when his father began using and drinking. Between ages six and 12, Mr. Martinez, he and his siblings were regularly subjected to witness domestic violence between their parents. Despite the abuse occurring, he stated that his mother was always protective and supportive of him and his siblings. Mr. Martinez cited that school was a positive

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