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I pity the channel migrant that harrassed me at the bus stop, says one woman as she was on her way home from work, exhausted after a long shift and simply wanting a quiet journey back to her family. She describes how the encounter left her feeling shaken and uncomfortable, yet also strangely reflective about the desperation and uncertainty that might drive someone to behave in such a way. As she stood there, clutching her bag a little tighter and counting the minutes until the bus arrived, she felt a mix of fear, irritation, and sadness, unsure whether to walk away, confront him, or simply endure the situation in silence. While the incident itself was intimidating and unwelcome, she cannot help but wonder about the difficult journey across the Channel, the risks taken, and the hopes and fears carried by those who arrive with little more than the clothes on their back. She imagines overcrowded boats, cold nights at sea, and the constant anxiety of not knowing whether the next border, the next official, or the next stranger will bring help or hostility. In the end, her frustration is mixed with a reluctant sense of compassion, as she recognises that behind the harassment at the bus stop stands a human being shaped by hardship, displacement, and an uncertain future. The memory of the encounter lingers with her long after she reaches home, becoming a reminder of how complex and fragile people’s lives can be, and how moments of conflict in everyday places can reveal deeper stories of loss, survival, and the search for safety.