The once-perfectionist Samantha discovers that having control over her own life is quite different when adding a husband and children into the mix. As the structure in her life fades away, and control is beyond her reach, Samantha's insecurities grow. Self-doubt is only compounded when combined with her husband's insults and high expectations. Samantha does her best to put on a happy face and flaunt her seemingly perfect life, but a quick look into her journal shows the thoughts from the mind of a mom on edge.

Playing the part of the perfect wife and mom to those in her community helps to hide her secrets until airing her dirty laundry to a new friend puts both of their lives at risk. What appears to be the perfect suburban life to an outsider, is only a cover for an imperfect marriage and an insecure wife. A fast-moving and suspenseful look into the mind of a mom on edge. Not everything is what it seems.