In Episode 5 of Focus Your Inner Bitch, Mary Bratton revisits her elementary and high-school years, where early experiences with bias, tough teachers, and self-preservation shaped her confidence and independence. From being teased for her reading aloud to dancing alone at the eighth-grade dance, Mary's humor and resilience shine through. She also recalls her first jobs — from attic sweatshops to church bookkeeping — revealing how determination and grit defined her early path.