Self actualization would never be because of his lack of self esteem or belonging. Safety as well as physiological needs were all missing. Stevens hierarchy of needs are the necessity to love himself, which none were existent. He was in denial that it was his fathers fault , he felt it was all his fault. He was not very popular or famous, but ultimately he could be the 500th person to jump. Which was a much anticipated but morbid event awaited by many. He even went so far as to stencil 500 on the shirt he wore the day he died. As to almost say to everyone who never gave him a chance and those who forgot him, You will remember me now.. It is obvious Steven had an abnormal childhood causing deep psychological problems. Something many of us take for granted is our childrens lives. Many of us lead busy lives with hectic schedules, too busy to take time for them. We all need to take time for our families, especially for our children who sometimes will act out because they are in desperate need of our attention. See the signs, prevent a situation from escalating, as what might very well have been what happened in Stevens case....
