Stacey and Robert experience the trauma of losing their newborn baby. Sadly, their grief tears the family apart; even after they go on to have two subsequent children. Whilst Stacey fights for survival, Robert drowns his sorrows in alcohol and his whole persona changes. Robert becomes increasingly controlling and Stacey fails to keep their family together. The book follows the break up of Stacey and Robert and showcases how the breakdown in the family turns from sorrow into something Stacey did not prepare for. Dealing with Robert's unreasonable behaviour and demands, Stacey eventually finds the courage to stand up to Robert and acknowledge his wrongdoings. In fact Stacey becomes fearless and makes a decision that will forever change all of their lives.