Are you exhausted from doing it all… yet resentful no one notices? Or maybe you feel stuck, helpless, and like life keeps happening to you. Today’s episode of Worthy of Work unpacks two sneaky character defects — martyrdom and victimhood — and the subtle ways they keep us from healthy connection and honest self-responsibility.

We’ll walk through how to spot each pattern, understand what’s really driving it, and what to do instead — because neither over-giving nor powerlessness is an act of love.

• The difference between martyrdom and victimhood (and why they can look confusingly similar)

• The root beliefs that fuel them — from low self-worth to control and avoidance

• How both patterns block intimacy, clarity, and peace

• Healthy replacements: boundaries, communication, and taking responsibility without shame

If you’re realizing that saying “I’ve got it” (when you don’t) or waiting for others to rescue you hasn’t worked — this episode offers clarity, language, and small starting steps. You’ll learn:

• How to stop silently hoping others will read your mind or meet your needs

• Why chronic complaining or helplessness keeps you powerless — even if it’s justified

• The first steps toward being a person who asks clearly, acts wisely, and stops suffering in silence

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