For Shelby, childhood was anything but guilt-free. According to her father, Spivey, she was to blame for anything and everything wrong in his life. In his eyes, she would never be good enough for anything. Spivey worked to manipulate Shelby into believing his way of disciplining her was love. Shelby grew up fast and was wise beyond her years due to his upbringing. Shelby felt helpless. She escaped, taking off for a chance at a better life. Shelby went on a quest for unconditional love and a safe place to rest. Just when she feels she has true love, she gets exactly what she didn't want; the kind of man she feared. Now Shelby must find the courage and strength to overcome a vicious cycle.