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Thoughts & Prayers

Writer's picture: Emily MisuraEmily Misura

I'm really fucking sick of hearing that phrase. It carries as much weight as an idiom, yet everyone is quick to jump on social media and fly it like a verbal banner of superiority. 


"Thoughts and prayers to those affected..."

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims..."

"Cannot believe this tragedy. #thoughtsandprayers"



The more you wish thoughts and prayers, the less likely change will actually happen. Sending half-assed condolences and cheap sentiments through the internet to people you don't know and aren't actively fighting for doesn't do anything for anyone except yourself - it makes YOU look compassionate. It makes YOU look conscious. 


It makes you look like a fool.


Stop wishing people thoughts and prayers. They have voices - you just have to listen.

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