Trait Two, Week Four: March 11th, 2026

The Flip Side of The Other Laundry List Trait 2: We realize the sanctuary we have built to protect the frightened and injured child within has become a prison and we become willing to risk moving out of isolation.

Reading assignment for Trait Two:

Laundry Lists Workbook: Pages 12 and 13.

This week’s study questions are found on pages 18 and 19 of the Laundry Lists Workbook under the heading “Trait 2 Reflections: The Flip Side of The Other Laundry List”:

1. When you are alone, do you feel more like it is a prison – or a sanctuary?
2. Describe ways you have been or are willing to risk moving out of isolation.
3. Describe your past concept of a sanctuary type of isolation and the benefits you seemed to receive from building it and living in it.
4. What are some instances and experiences that helped you realize that your sanctuary has become a prison?
5. What were some of my first steps in moving out of isolation?
6. What are some of the benefits of moving out of isolation?

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