Answer:
BEFORE:
Dear Diary,
I am feeling so hurt and betrayed right now. My cousin has been spreading rumours about me, and I don't understand why. We used to be so close, and now I feel like I can't trust him/her anymore.
I don't know what to do. I want to confront him/her about it, but I'm afraid of what he/she might say. What if he/she denies it? What if he/she gets defensive and starts blaming me? I just don't know if I'm ready for that kind of confrontation.
But at the same time, I can't just let this go. I need to stand up for myself and put an end to these rumours once and for all. I just wish I knew what to say and how to say it.
I feel so lost and alone right now. I just hope that I can find the strength to talk to my cousin and get to the bottom of this.
AFTER:
Dear Diary,
I am so relieved right now. I finally talked to my cousin about the rumours, and it turns out that it was all a misunderstanding. He/she had heard something from someone else and didn't realize that it wasn't true.
I'm so glad that I confronted him/her about it. I was able to explain my side of the story and clear up any confusion. We were able to have an honest conversation and work through our issues.
I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I don't have to worry about these rumours anymore, and I know that my cousin and I are still on good terms. It's such a relief to know that I can trust him/her again.
I'm grateful for this experience. It taught me that sometimes, the best thing to do is to confront your problems head-on. It's not always easy, but it's worth it in the end.