There's a big difference between being the victim of life's difficult events, and living a life in which you always see yourself as the victim. In this episode, Bev and Marina consider how to make sure the first doesn't shape you into becoming the latter. Is it easier, as we get older, to stop blaming others when life goes wrong? Or are we so tired and worn down that we shrug off taking responsibility? And what are the difficulties of living in a world where too many people see themselves as 'victims'? Are the perpetually offended preventing honest conversation?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.