“Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.'" — The Velveteen Rabbit When I was a child, all I ever wanted to be was happy. I think that’s because, even then, I knew I was different. A little shy. A little weird. A little strange. And, if I’m being honest, a little alone. I grew up in a busy house. The youngest of four kid