Meth Addiction/ Emotional Abuse Memoir. a Few Questions.?

Question by Phantasmagoria: Meth addiction/ emotional abuse Memoir. A few questions.?
I am writing my memoir about my past abusive relationship that lead to meth addiction. First, I am wondering if it is ok to use real first names. I have researched this and am getting conflicting answers. I’m wondering your opinions.

Also, I am wondering how to start the book. I would like it to be known that I was a very good kid growing up. I never once got in trouble at school or at home and all of this happened suddenly. I want to begin with something to hold the readers interest but not reveal too much in the beginning. I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem?

Best answer:

Answer by lardawg54
First of all, you can use first names all you want. If they are public figures then you can use first and last without too much backlash.
As far as beginning a story line that would hold a persons interest. yes.., it happens to all of us would be writers. The cool thing is you will edit and re edit your memoirs several times before you share them with anyone for their critique. Good luck, I envy your courage.

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