The heroine of the story, finding herself face to face with her quarrelsome, oppressive mother-in-law, tried as best she could to change the attitude of her and her alcoholic husband towards her. She endured beatings and humiliation until chance helped. Lyuba had to endure another blow inflicted on her by her son. But should a mother be held accountable until the end of her days for the terrible sin committed by her son? Does love for a child always bear fruit in return? Is it necessary to bury yourself under the gravity of circumstances bestowed by fate? There are many questions, but everyone who reads the story will find their own answer.