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Family background and history (F): As I have mentioned previously, I grew up in a divorced family from a very young age. I lived with my mom, sister and grandma for about four years until my mom remarried and moved across the country. My sister and I then moved in with my dad for about six years until I left for college. I have moved a lot in my life and it has resulted in me feeling like I really do not have a home at all, just a series of houses that I’ve lived in for a few years at a time. I think I’m very aware of all the different types of family combinations that there are today, although I could do a better job of educating myself about what kinds of struggles and positive experiences each type of family style has. I do have a prejudice towards a certain family type. This is because I have some resentment towards happily married couple with two or three kids who have lived in the same house together their entire lives. I should know better than this though, just because they seem to be perfect on the outside does not mean that they’re really a big happy family all the time. Unique Physical Characteristics (U): I have to admit to submitting myself to the impossible standards of beauty that our society holds us to. I have always had extremely low self-esteem because I am highly uncomfortable with my weight and my complexion. I really need to start developing a healthier respect for myself. It would be extremely hypocritical of me if I’m working with clients who areShow MoreRelatedFamily Background And History That May Affect Planning And Service Provision For This Family867 Words   |  4 PagesFAMILY UPDATE Family Background Describe relevant family background and history that may affect planning and service provision for this family. Ms. Goodall was adoptive as a child. She reports that she knows some of her family on her biological side of the family, but not communicates with them on regular bases. 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