In this powerful follow-on to last Tuesday's episode of The Great Reset, Janet shares about the trauma she experienced as a child, and the struggle she faces between expressing her anger and trying to be "perfect." In particular, she confesses a deep desire to slap whoever dissed her, rather than having to show them compassion.

Ernie suggested naming that part of herself "Slappy", and asking what it wants -- and where it came from. Janet shared how she was required to be silent whenever she witnessed abuse at home, lest she make things worse.  More, she was explicitly trained to either lie or freeze up when invited to share unpleasant truths.

Ernie encouraged Janet to visit a place where she had felt close to God, and invite Slappy to encounter Jesus there.  Janet chose a tree she used to climb at Summer Bible Camp. Slappy, true to its name, just started slapping Jesus, over and over again.  Jesus just stood there with smile on His face until Slappy was all tired out. Then Ernie suggested He would say: "Thank you [for being honest].  Now come, and follow me."

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