The way my plot is outlined in my mind (very roughly) is basically three stages: 1)Girl is viewed as being successful at everything she does, apple of parents' eye, etc. 2) Found to have a mental disorder and looked down upon as if she had made a mistake, even though she should obviously not be faulted for it at all.

There obviously needs to be some kind of resolution for stage 3- but I'm terrified of cliche and desperately want to avoid a "See?! You were all wrong all along!" moment as my conclusion. Thoughts?