Shields noted that she felt it was the right time to share her story, stating, "I was the conduit to a bigger conversation. And that, to me, is the biggest gift of all." When asked if her daughters understood her reasons for making the film, she revealed a mixed response. Her younger daughter, Grier, expressed frustration and felt blindsided by the documentary's content, calling it a "bad mom move." Shields admitted she hadn't prepared Grier for the film's revelations, leading to a feeling of being "cold-cocked."
In contrast, her older daughter, Rowan, reacted more thoughtfully, acknowledging the film's difficulty while emphasizing its importance for women. Rowan stated, "It was tough. I don't need to see that again, but women need to see this." Shields highlighted Rowan’s maturity in processing the documentary differently from Grier, expressing uncertainty about whether Grier would eventually come to terms with the situation.