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Desiree and Shanna are sisters. They both lived similar lives, but Desiree becomes infected with HIV. With two children, a caring sister, a supportive mother, and a new boyfriend, Desiree's world could be perfect. The fear of dying from AIDS stands in the way of Desiree's happiness. For Shanna, life will never be the same. During the painful process of being infected with HIV and the appearance of AIDS, Desiree fights to come to grips with her life. The AIDS epidemic has a high impact on this family. When one life ends a new life begins.