The Things I Cannot Change

Watching this documentary was very difficult for me. I saw it years ago and I have never forgotten it. I gave it a 10/10 . As a child coming from a poor family I could relate to this family. For us, there were different poverty issues and family issues but the essence of what poverty looks and feels like was captured here. That was the point of this film. I first saw this with my husband who laughed his head off at the fighting, no food, the kids they kept having and the simpleness of the family in general. I was appalled at him. He had no idea that what he was laughing at made me have a panic attack and I feel sick and ashamed of my childhood. He was fortunate to have not been in that position as a child, I, however could have been one of those children with a father just like Mr B. Until you ever have needed the $6. you have no idea how much it meant to Mr. B to do what he did. This movie brought back horrible memories for me and I felt so bad for the family. But the upside was that it was educational eye opener for my husband and therapeutic for me.I knew I was not alone. I would not change a thing about it and everyone who thinks poverty is easily overcome should see this. It comes in many forms. The title is perfect. It helped me to realize that I should not be embarrassed that I came from a sad situation like that, rather I overcame it and learned not to be ashamed but to change the things I can. I did change and learned not to let that happen to me. God Bless this family and the film makers.