Rafoffi And His Father Relationship

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The child reported that he and his brother had a dog. Raffi reported that he was also sad when his dad got rid of his dog. Raffi stated that his father tortured the dog. He indicated that his father would scream at the dog, hit the dog, the dog was so traumatized. Raffi reported when his father walked in the room the dog would “urinate on the ground”. Raffi stated he and his brother loved the dog. The child states that he never wants to see dad ever again.

Raffi perceives his father to be a liar, who doesn’t care about his family. Raffi reported that he only cares about is his “girlfriend”.

Raffi stated that his father brings his girlfriend to visits. The child does think that his father should bring his girlfriend to visits if he is coming

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