Most likely. I understand that when you share your story, it often involves personal experiences, emotions, and details that you might not want spread around. I would do my best to keep it to myself, just like how a good friend would.
Well, it depends on what your story is about. If it's about a journey, start from the moment you decided to go. If it's about a person, start from when you first met them.
Well, you can start from the very beginning. Think about what was the most significant event that led to the story. Maybe it was a decision you made, or something that happened to you out of the blue.
Well, you could start with the main characters involved. Who are the important people in your story? Then, talk about the setting, like where and when it all happened.
Use vivid descriptions. For example, instead of just saying 'it was a big house', you could say 'it was a huge, imposing mansion with ivy climbing up its stone walls'.