When young Brie Taylor must escape from her husband she flees to the most undesirable side of town to begin a new life in hiding but her struggle becomes exponentially more difficult than she could have ever expected. As a single mother from a teen pregnancy, Brie is swept into a story-book marriage, only to find it is a facade for her husband's secret life. After a fateful night of his abuse, Brie escapes with her daughter from their affluent, white neighborhood and finds herself on the opposite side of the city in a dangerous area where she is the minority. As she begins working for a local black woman, Brie learns to overcome insecurities and fears to create a new life for her family. Brie's life up to this point has been one of victimization. Now she must find the courage to live the life she purposely chooses despite the unexpected, colossal set-backs she faces along the way. Her struggle to succeed inspires others and exemplifies that the human spirit can triumph over incredible hardships with God's grace, supportive friends, and a strong will.