“Unprovoked hostility is often but displaced self-defense: 'I must stop him before he stops me.' In many of such environments, nobody is really hateful so much as they are just fearful.”

Criss Jami is an American poet and author. His work often explores themes of mental health, resilience, and the human condition, blending raw honesty with poetic intensity. Known for his unflinching self-reflection, his writing resonates with those navigating struggle and self-discovery.