Lucille Ryan's childhood was not your typical one. She never got to run around, play and laugh with other kids. Her mum; Paula, wanted her to have the best start in life which she believed came from education. Forced to spend her every waking moment doing extra work her mum set for her, Lucille is very lonely. She is considered weird by her peers and is lacking in self esteem. Desperate for a different life, Lucille transforms herself from a timid wee thing with various social problems into a teenager that rebels and soon wins her freedom. Even though her new life gives her the freedom she so desperately wanted, she still finds herself lacking peace and seeking her mother's love. Her curious journey into womanhood unexpectedly peaks in Paris. She brings home answers in her heart that creates an amazing new beginning. Lucille learns that everything in life really does happen for a reason. The pains of her past end up being the building blocks of a life she loves.