Jhila Prentis examines the issue of migration and its impacts on societies and individuals. Through a series of reflections and examples, the author discusses the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers, including administrative difficulties in France and precarious living conditions in camps. It highlights feelings of sadness and injustice experienced in response to migrants’ distress. Jhila Prentis criticizes the inadequate and often inhumane responses of host societies, while calling for awareness and a radical change in the approach to migration and integration.