The exposition:
-Introduce the main character Aiden, her brother Jesse, father, and step-mother.
-Give info about Aiden's point of view upon herself (confidence, social life, academics, sports)
-Tell the opinions and thoughts about family etc. from Aiden's point of view.
-Tells background on when things were 'bad'. As in her emotions at that time and what was going on.
Rising Action:
-Give background info on family ordeal, step-mother and Aiden get into a fight.
-Aiden started getting overwhelmed
-She turns back to her attitude as a rebellious student in school, depression, and decline in her self-confidence.
Climax-
-Aiden gets very stressed out with step and decides to move out only when she's fifteen, possibly goes with her brother.
-She developed such bad anxiety that she turned to starving herself everyday for 7 months to the point she had lost over 30 pounds due to not eating and was diagnosed with anorexia.
-She becomes depressed and confused about what to do.
-Her father is regretful and thinking about his daughter Aiden and the step-mother, Aiden doesn't know but he will choose Aiden.
Falling action-
-Aiden is at the lowest point she's been doesn't know where to go, what to do, or how to handle the situation.
-Aiden is worrying about everyone but herself, which she is suffering the most.
-Her brother gives her hope and reassures her everything thing will be ok.
Resolution-
-Aiden's father reassures Aiden how much he cares and would much rather her over some step-mom.
-Step-mom moves out
-Her brother rents an apartment a good driving distance to home but in another state.
Your short story sound so good! Can't wait to read it!
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