Ep 7. Jenny from the Block

In Being Erica season 3 episode 7, titled "Jenny from the Block," our protagonist Erica travels back in time to her high school days to confront her past insecurities and confront the mean girl who made her life miserable.

Flashbacks show Erica as a teenager, gawky and insecure, with a crush on the popular and handsome Ethan. Meanwhile, a group of girls, led by the antagonistic Jenny, constantly bully and torment Erica. In present day, Erica's therapist Dr. Tom encourages her to confront Jenny in order to heal the wounds that still haunt her as an adult.

Erica finds herself back in her high school hallways, nervously reliving the traumas of her youth. She reconnects with her old crush Ethan, but immediately realizes that he isn't all he seemed to be in her memories. Meanwhile, Jenny is still ruling the school and has no patience for Erica's sudden presence. Erica must navigate the complex social dynamics of high school while trying to confront her tormentor.

As Erica spends more time in the past, she begins to realize that her perceptions of the situation were skewed. While Jenny was a cruel bully, Erica also realizes that Jenny had her own insecurities and difficulties at home. Erica learns that forgiveness and empathy are important in moving forward and healing old wounds.

Meanwhile, back in the present day, Erica's sister Samantha is struggling with her own past traumas and turns to Erica for support. As Erica begins to heal her own wounds, she is able to be a better support system for her sister.

"Jenny from the Block" is a powerful episode that explores themes of insecurity, bullying, and the lasting impact of trauma. Erica's journey to the past is emotional and raw, as she confronts her own insecurities and learns to let go of grudges. The episode is a reminder that we all have a past, but it's up to us to decide how we let it shape our present and future.