© Joe Leonardi
-20- The corner takes his body. We go to her room to shower. On the bed is a note. He blames her for everything, his cheating, his drinking, his anger and his suicide. She clings to me. She asks me to hold her. She begs me to not leave, ever. Not to leave? I don’t... Continue Reading →
Suicide occurs every day. In one way or another, it has touched us all. Sometimes, it is done suddenly and unexpectedly. Sometimes, suddenly and expectedly. Sometimes, it is done slowly, over time. No matter the how or the why — it leaves those left behind with many more questions than answers. It leaves those left... Continue Reading →
...that when people discuss complex issues such as -- --opioid addiction --any addiction --violence --school shootings --mass shootings --mass murders --climate change --mental health --loneliness -infidelity --bullying --hatred --poverty --suicide --PTSD --war they genuinely think and wholeheartedly believe that these problems have but one simplistic cause and only one simplistic solution
To know I will never see the ocean again To never again be on the sea To never watch the sky light a new as sun rises from beneath To never watch the ocean sizzle as the sun kisses it goodnight To live a life without joy To live a life without meaning To live... Continue Reading →
Please Purchase Your Copy Is Suicide Painless (The Damaged and Broken Collection Book 3) Kindle version only 2.99 Paperback 9.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J2V9NS9/ Suicide leaves those left behind with many more questions than answers. It leaves those left behind with grief. It leaves those left behind with remorse. It leaves those left behind with unimaginable, unending and... Continue Reading →
Even after being away from Northeastern Pennsylvania's scarred mine fields for several years, I am sometimes still amazed by the genuine joy for life people here in South Florida have compared to the those back home. It is an attitude and outlook I try hard to mimic, but it can be difficult when raised in... Continue Reading →
Dedicated to those who could no longer survive, and to those who remain behind, and have no choice but to do so.
The following is from my debut novel, One Day I Was. In this passage The Old Man and Dominique are discussing Hemingway's suicide. “If my father was such a strong man, then why…” She held back tears, “why did he do something so cowardly and take his own life?” The Old Man stood up. ... Continue Reading →
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I had a rare moment in which I was able to briefly tune into WILK's the Jason Barsky show. Listening to a caller made me think of the following passages from the novelette "Is Suicide Painless." -26- Out the window of the small jet I stare. The skies become gray. The ground below is scarred... Continue Reading →
I had always believed living such a great life in my youth was a blessing. Now that I am older and realize my life will never be that great again; it has become a curse. Right out of high school, I began what was believed to be a grand adventure. I joined the navy with... Continue Reading →
Thank you for all of you who follow and read my blog. Lately I have been posting almost daily. I am now getting back into writing "The Damaged and Broken Stories," so, will be posting about 2 - 3 times a week. The following are my plans for the next 6 months, I am expecting to... Continue Reading →
I get some interesting comments concerning my writings. Comments that often make me reflect. Comments that convince me to continue to keep telling stories. I write about the reality that life is not always perfect. I write that not all win their battles and overcome their demons. I write for the damaged and broken. Is... Continue Reading →
Suicide occurs every day. In one way or another, it has touched us all. Sometimes, it is done suddenly and unexpectedly. Sometimes, suddenly and expectedly. Sometimes, it is done slowly, over time. No matter the how or the why — it leaves those left behind with many more questions than answers. It leaves those left... Continue Reading →
In 2019 I am expecting to release at least five more stories in The Damaged and Broken Collection --- • “It Is Never Just A Slap,” which I am currently working on, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. •“Abandonment and Addiction,” a girl from a broken home who becomes addicted to heroin. •“A Father’s Son,” the breakdown of... Continue Reading →
I am often asked if I am writing about people who suffer from mental illness. Recently, a fellow blogger had indicated a similar sentiment, so I think it is time to share my insights and drive concerning the characters I bring to life. As I am writing these characters, I don't give them an innate... Continue Reading →
This story is dedicated to those who could no longer survive, and to those who remain behind, and have no choice but to do so.
For many to whom these soulless and heartless messages of tough love are intended, it is only another assault on lives that have undergone repeated trauma. The platitudes are given without care or compassion, sympathy or empathy. They assail the damaged with as much ferocity as the biggest bully on the playground assaults the most innocent.
People mistake conflict and chaos as abnormal. I believe they are the normal state. The universe was created of chaos. Instead of trying to fight it, we must adapt. Our response to the conflicted chaos is important. Chaos and conflict create the story. The concepts of chaos and conflict have led to "The Damaged and Broken Stories."Tales... Continue Reading →
I am often asked if I am writing about people who suffer from mental illness. Recently, a fellow blogger had indicated a similar sentiment, so I think it is time to share my insights and drive concerning the characters I bring to life. As I am writing these characters, I don't give them an innate... Continue Reading →
In 2019 I am expecting to release at least five more stories in The Damaged and Broken Collection --- - “It Is Never Just A Slap,” which Iam currently working on, a woman trapped in an abusive relationship. - “Abandonment and Addiction,” a girl from a broken home who becomes addicted to heroin. - “A Father’s Son,” the... Continue Reading →
From Wikipedia - Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large. There is nothing crueler in life than hope. People hope more than they believe in a divine creator or accept that which is directly in their... Continue Reading →
For many, the holiday season is a joyous occasion. A time filled with fun, food and family. However, there are those for whom the time between Thanksgiving and New Year's is complete and unrelenting torment and torture. Sadly, many will take the occasion not to celebrate, but to attempt something they have thought about over... Continue Reading →
Creating A School Shooter We can't escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The very place where they should be safe and free from danger. Sadly, school shootings have become the new normal. These horrific crimes and events lead us to... Continue Reading →
It only took one illness, one which nearly took my life, and the resultant decimation of my business, my finances and marriage for me to learn a valuable lesson.
The characters I write are all, in one way or another, broken. I write about broken and damaged characters because in my experience, the damaged person is the norm, not the exception. We are all, to one degree or another, in some way --- broken. That is not a bad thing. Many of us survive... Continue Reading →
The latest in The Damaged and Broken Collection --- "Is Suicide Painless" is starting to sell. I want to say thank you to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For every one person who overcomes their demons, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who do not… …this is one of their stories https://youtu.be/rvPRqXKa498
For every one person who overcomes their demons, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who do not. These are their stories.
