Chapter 198
A Daughter's Final Vigil
Princess Mary was not in Moscow and out of danger as Prince Andrew supposed. After the return of Alpátych from Smolénsk the old prince suddenly seemed to awake as from a dream. He ordered the militiamen to be called up from the villages and armed, and wrote a letter to the commander in chief informing him that he had resolved to remain at Bald Hills to the last extremity and to defend it, leaving to the commander in chief’s discretion to take measures or not for the defense of Bald Hills, where one of Russia’s oldest generals would be captured…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Map Your Caregiver Boundaries
Think of someone you care for or support regularly - a parent, child, friend, or even yourself. Draw a simple chart with two columns: 'What I Can Control' and 'What I Cannot Control.' List specific aspects of their care, behavior, or situation in each column. Then identify one boundary you could set to protect your own well-being without abandoning your care responsibilities.
Consider:
- •Loving someone doesn't mean accepting unlimited demands on your time and energy
- •Setting boundaries often helps relationships by preventing resentment from building up
- •You can acknowledge your limits without feeling guilty about being human
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when you felt torn between caring for someone and caring for yourself. What did you learn about balancing duty with your own needs?
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