Ms. Samantha Brown: A Case Study

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Ms. Samantha Brown was an only child born to her biological parents. They divorced when she was 14 years of age. Ms. Brown related her mother went to "greener pastures" and has had a strained relationship with her. She was raised in suburban area at the upper income level. Ms. Brown reported a good relationship with her father. During her childhood she reported being happy, active, and content. In her adolescent years she described herself as content, happy, active and sometimes moody. She related her family relationships during adolescent brought by frequent arguments, but generally warm and supportive. She received an Associates Degree in 2011 and a four-year degree in Sociology in 2014. She has been employed at a large local advertising

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