Ep 2. What I Am Is What I Am

Being Erica season 1 episode 2 titled "What I Am Is What I Am" follows Erica as she continues her journey in therapy and travels back in time to her high school days. Erica struggles with her self-esteem and inability to stand up for herself, leading her therapist to send her back to a pivotal moment in her past.

In the past, Erica is reunited with her high school best friend, Jenny, who she has not seen in years. Jenny is now successful and confident, which makes Erica feel even more insecure. She starts to compare herself to Jenny and question her own accomplishments. Erica quickly realizes that she needs to stop trying to be someone she's not and start embracing her true self. She also has a heart-to-heart talk with her teenage self and realizes that she needs to forgive herself for past mistakes.

Back in the present day, Erica takes her therapist's advice and confronts a coworker who has been mistreating her. This leads to a positive outcome and Erica finally starts to feel more confident in her abilities and who she is as a person.

The episode also explores the relationship between Erica and her family, particularly her younger brother, Leo. Erica is frustrated with Leo's lack of direction in life and their strained relationship. However, when she travels back in time to Leo's high school graduation, she realizes how much he looks up to her and how much she means to him.

Overall, "What I Am Is What I Am" is a heartwarming and relatable episode that delves into themes of self-doubt, forgiveness, and family dynamics.