A young Latina woman in an abusive relationship watches her life fall apart when the authorities take custody of her children. She must see a counselor to regain custody and set a new course for her life. Through visits with a psychiatrists, who seems to have it all - but is struggling with her own despair, the young woman finds strength to re-evaluate her life and face its challenges. In the end it is unclear who has gained more from their sessions, the psychiatrist or the young mother, as both gain valuable perspectives.