It was painful to watch in the beginning. I kept turning it off. But then I returned again and again. I hope that everyone who has been a victim of abuse - either emotional or physical or both would watch it. Also, anyone who believes that people who are struggling don't deserve "handouts," or that they just need to "work harder" this is a perfect opportunity to learn what it's really like. The acting, the script, everything about this story is put together perfectly.