“Humans have a range of needs that we need to have met, Eleanor, in order to be happy and healthy individuals. You’ve described how your basic physical needs—warmth, food, shelter—were taken care of. But what about your emotional needs?” I was completely taken aback. “But I don’t have any emotional needs,” I said. Neither of us spoke for a while. Eventually, she cleared her throat. “Everyone does, Eleanor. All of us—and especially young children—need to know that we’re loved, valued, accepted and understood
