Michael D. LeFevre, better know to the blog community as “80smetalman” has a book out entitled, “He Was Weird.” It took me a while, but I finally purchased it and, let me tell you, I’m so glad I ordered and read this book! The novel was engaging, engrossing, and very difficult to put down. It is an emotional roller coaster and will keep you on the edge of your seat.

“He Was Weird” is a fictional account of the bullying Michael suffered at the hands of his classmates during his time in school during the 70’s, only the story is set in the present day with fictional characters.

The protagonist is a boy named Marvin Leversee (later Mark Leversee, after his mother has his first name legally changed) who is found later to have Asperger’s Syndrome and DAMP (Deficits in Attention, Motor control and Perception), neurological disorders that, sadly, mark him as ripe for psychological torment at the hands of his classmates.

It seems that this poor kid can’t catch a break. The bullying he suffers quickly becomes a vicious pattern that escalates so much so that he can’t so much as blink without being ridiculed, name-called, and physically beaten. The poor young man also endures bullying from teachers and school staff as well.

Day by day, Mark endures this horrific abuse and his cries go ignored as most of the adults, school, and local police look the other way until the worst and unexpected happens.

The pressure and rage inside Mark builds to a horrific climax that shakes the entire town of Ramsgate, NJ and Mark finally gets their attention. This culmination of events also pits adults and kids who were once close friends against each other- turning once lifelong friendships into bitter enmity.

My heart goes out to Michael for all he endured during school and I support him one hundred percent! The character of Mark represents Michael and the emotions he felt during the years he was bullied, though Michael’s real-life outcome was much better than that of Mark.

This is a book I highly recommend for not only targets of bullying and their families, but everyone. You will get a targets-eye account of what it’s like to be the object of vicious bullies with no reprieve in sight. You will also get a front row seat to what can happen when a target is pushed too far and finally snaps.

“He Was Weird” is available on Amazon and other online bookstores. Order your copy today!

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Do you know what’s better than doing one favorite pass time? It’s doing two…at the same time! My two favorite pass times are writing and music!

Here are a few songs on my playlist for today:

Turn a deaf ear to the naysayers who discourage

Turn a deaf ear to the trash talkers who disparage

Turn a deaf ear to the character assassins who smear

Turn a deaf ear to the bullies who jibe and jeer

Turn a deaf ear to the manipulators who distort

Turn a deaf ear to the hecklers who retort

Turn a deaf ear to those who repeatedly attack

Turn a deaf ear to those who stab you in the back

Turn a deaf ear to those who taunt

While their own greatness they flaunt

For that’s the only thing they deserve, a deaf ear

Take a few minutes to learn about F.E.A.R and how to overcome it. Live in the now to keep balanced mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

F.E.A.R — Manifesting & Making Moves

Cassandra @https://manifestingmiraclemakers.com is an impeccable blogger. In this post, she writes about the affects of fear and what it does to not only the mind, but also the body as well. She also gives tips on how to neutralize the fear you may be feeling. Feel free to check out her blog here!

Challenges constantly hammer and chip away at us. This chipping away is the prelude to radiating from what others tried to break you into pieces.

You Are a Diamond in the Rough 💎 — From Behind the Pen

This is Kym Gordon Moore’s best post yet! This really touched my heart and I highly recommend that you check out her blog!

As most of you know, I love to reciprocate the love and support you give. However, as this blog continues to grow in readership and followings, it has gotten more difficult to get to everyone and takes more time to do so. Also, WordPress only shows a list of up to 1000 followers and I’ve much more than exceeded that limit. It pains me that I can’t get to everyone right away.

But know this. It may take a while, but if you haven’t seen me on your blog in a while, rest assured that, somehow, someway, I will find you and I will reciprocate the love you have shown me. I typically try to read and support up to 100 blogs per day which will still allow me time for my marriage, family, errands, and chores around the home. Know that I’m trying my level best to get to each and every one of your blogs and comments to read and reply.

Also, know that I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart! The flood of love and support is so refreshing and I can’t thank you enough!

Wishing you all an abundance of blessings!

On your things to do list today, smile, stay positive, and show someone some love!

There is Something You Can Do Today ✔ — From Behind the Pen

Wishing you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day!