Michael Porter:
CLASS OF 1976
Monroe High SchoolClass of 1976
Monroe, MI
Titusville High SchoolClass of 2002
Titusville, FL
Cantrick Middle SchoolClass of 1972
Monroe, MI
Hughes Elementary SchoolClass of 1970
Essexville, MI
Riverside Elementary SchoolClass of 1970
Monroe, MI
Michael's Story
Life
I guess a quote from the Grateful Dead would sum up my life since graduation; "what a long, strange trip its been..." The grass (pun intended) looked greener and the neon lights a little brighter just over the horizon. One problem, I always brought myself and it was always the same thing, just new faces.
I got married in '82 to my bartender in Dallas, seemed perfect for an alcoholic, I had arrived! Worked there for 2 years which is pretty incredible for an alcoholic who liked to drink profits and give away booze. We had 2 sons, Gabriel and Michael.
We split up in '91 and I started to roam the country lost in an alcoholic haze. I got very sick and was told by doctors I could expect to live 6 more months the way I was living.
I was homeless and spending more and more time in the hospitals with liver problems, seizures, malnutrition, broken bones,etc., from my life style. Did see alot of places though!
I went into long term treatment in early '96 in south FL. I stayed there a year then moved to Titusville, FL where I took a job as a maintenance man at a water...Expand for more
front condominium complex where I later became manager.
I was sober 2 years when my ex-wife showed up with the kids and told me it was my turn! So I was newly sober, single parent, without a clue as to what I was doing. Cool, I can do this.
My kids are raised and both live within a mile of me. I'm still sober and semi-sane...will have 13 years clean next March. I quit the management position as I lived where I worked and hated the politics, especially after I became an condo owner at the complex.
Met a great lady (Donna) while at the condos, we both sold our condos and bought a house together. I went to work for a local Realtor and do maintenance on about 150 units (condos, apts, houses, etc.)
I have a great job and lots of freedom in it. We love to take cruises and can't wait for our next one. My parent live 2 hours away on the gulf coast and they are both in good health. All in all life is good.
I get to Monroe as often as I can as I still have family there. I love to see the town and the old places as well as the new. Monroe will always be home to me.
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