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…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless”
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Judge Not The Damaged and Broken
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 Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon
For those of us who read primarily via a kindle or kindle app, “The Comfort of Despair” Kindle edition is now available. Please click or copy and…… Read more “The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon”
Is Suicide Cowardly?
I received an email asking why I kept writing, “I wish I possessed the courage of Ernest Hemingway” after many of my recent posts. The person said that…… Read more “Is Suicide Cowardly?”
Is Suicide Painless – A Novella
Butterfly Femme 5.0 out of 5 stars Absorbing & Poetic Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019 This is one of the most engaging books I…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – A Novella”
Hemingway’s Suicide
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…… Read more “Hemingway’s Suicide”
“Is Suicide Painless” — A visceral emotional journey
Oct 04, 2019Jupiter Grant rated itit was amazing A visceral emotional journey. Joe Leonardi’s “Damaged and Broken” series deals with pain and despair. In this third book…… Read more ““Is Suicide Painless” — A visceral emotional journey”
I Thought About Ending My Life
You raised me — You loved me.
When we had nothing — You gave me everything.
Excerpt from rough draft………………….
-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…… Read more “Excerpt from rough draft………………….”
Generational Pessimism Of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA
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…… Read more “Generational Pessimism Of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA”
Last Night I Thought About Taking My Life
You raised me — You loved me.
When we had nothing — You gave me everything.
When Despair Becomes Comfortable — Is The End Near?
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…… Read more “When Despair Becomes Comfortable — Is The End Near?”
My Stories – Illness or Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “My Stories – Illness or Injury?”
I Thought About Taking My Life Today
You raised me — You loved me.
When we had nothing — You gave me everything.
Escape The Barren Bleakness of Northeastern PA — While You Can
Dedicated to those who could no longer survive, and to those who remain behind, and have no choice but to do so.
Is Suicide Painless
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…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless”
My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?”
I Thought About Taking My Life Today
You raised me — You loved me.
When we had nothing — You gave me everything.
Bullying, School Shootings, PTSD, Loneliness, Suicide
Read The Damaged & Broken Collection.
Important Now – More Than Ever!
Northeast Pennsylvania – Hopeless and Bleak
I had a rare moment to tune into the Jason M Barsky show. Listening to the caller made me think of the following passages from the novelette…… Read more “Northeast Pennsylvania – Hopeless and Bleak”
School Shootings! Bullying! PTSD! Suicide!
The Damaged and Broken Collection are novella concerning real life suffering and mental injury. These stories are important now, more than ever. Available on Amazon. Please get…… Read more “School Shootings! Bullying! PTSD! Suicide!”
I Thought About Taking My Life
You raised me — You loved me.
When we had nothing — You gave me everything.
Northeast Pennsylvania – Hopeless and Bleak
I had a rare moment to tune into the Jason M Barsky show. Listening to the caller made me think of the following passages from the novelette…… Read more “Northeast Pennsylvania – Hopeless and Bleak”
Do I Write of Mental Illness or Mental Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “Do I Write of Mental Illness or Mental Injury?”
Bullying, School Shootings, PTSD, Loneliness, Suicide
Read The Damaged & Broken Collection.
Important Now – More Than Ever!
I Thought About Taking My Life Today
You raised me — You loved me.
When we had nothing — You gave me everything.
My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?
I am often asked if I write about people who suffer from mental illness. I admit, I have developed a bit of a disdain for the overuse…… Read more “My Stories – Mental Illness, or Mental Injury?”
The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon
For those of us who read primarily via a kindle or kindle app, “The Comfort of Despair” Kindle edition is now available. Please click or copy and…… Read more “The Comfort Of Despair, E-Book on Amazon”
Excerpt from rough draft………………….
-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…… Read more “Excerpt from rough draft………………….”
Is Suicide Painless
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…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless”
I am often amazed…
…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…… Read more “I am often amazed…”
Excerpts From “Is Suicide Painless” The impact of Northeastern PA’s Generational Bleakness…
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…… Read more “Excerpts From “Is Suicide Painless” The impact of Northeastern PA’s Generational Bleakness…”
Suicide Impacts Us All
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…… Read more “Suicide Impacts Us All”
Northeast PA’s Generational Pessimism
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…… Read more “Northeast PA’s Generational Pessimism”
Escape The Barren Bleakness of Northeastern PA — While You Can
Dedicated to those who could no longer survive, and to those who remain behind, and have no choice but to do so.
On Hemingway’s Suicide
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…… Read more “On Hemingway’s Suicide”
Is Suicide Painless – Excerpt
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…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – Excerpt”
When Despair Becomes Comfortable
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…… Read more “When Despair Becomes Comfortable”
New Stories
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…… Read more “New Stories”
There Is Only One You
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…… Read more “There Is Only One You”
Suicide
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…… Read more “Suicide”
Future Damaged and Broken Novellas
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…… Read more “Future Damaged and Broken Novellas”
Mental Injury
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…… Read more “Mental Injury”
Suicide
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.
The Platitudes of Positive Thought
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.
Conflict and Chaos
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…… Read more “Conflict and Chaos”
Mental Illness?
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…… Read more “Mental Illness?”
Future of The Damaged and Broken Collection
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…… Read more “Future of The Damaged and Broken Collection”
The Cruelty Of Hope
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…… Read more “The Cruelty Of Hope”
Short Story Scribe 