Drawing in a reader to a story is not as simple as it sounds, especially for a memoir. Most true stories are ordinary and boring and must be told in a way that captivates a reader and feels relatable to them. I can easily see myself in the "Cousins" blog post. I've been in a similar situation many times, where I can't stand to be around some of my family. There have been times when I almost left, and if I had, I wouldn't have come back. I found it a bit more difficult to relate to "Difficult Girl" because I've never had any condition like hers. But I can relate to her feeling alone. I think we all can.
To me, it felt like "Cousins" was under told and "Difficult Girl" was over told. The former could've used more concrete details to help the reader visualize while the latter could've skipped over some unimportant details to shorten it up and keep the reader's attention.
Both of these stories seem very honest to me. I never questioned their authenticity for a second. They are real and can be shared and learned from.
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