Phyllis Whitmore, a single mom residing in Upstate New York, struggles to keep her head above water after her unforeseen divorce. Her troubled teenage son feels like he is the one who has been divorced by his father and blames his mother. Phyllis finds herself in a whirlwind of chaos and angst with a teen seeking his identity, a sick child, and an empty bank account wiped out by her ex-husband.

She grabs hold of all of her strength, encouragement, and endurance to survive for herself and two children. This leads Phyllis into the greatest discovery of a lifetime, how to live sane in a crazy world, and it all unveils in a sweet romance.