Chris Cortelyou

Ferndale High School

Class of 2001

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Chris Cortelyou - Class of 2001 - Ferndale High School

First Name	Chris
Last Name	Cortelyou
Graduation Year	Class of 2001
Gender	Male
Current Location	Ferndale Washington USA
Relationship Status	Single
About Me	I began my life as an infant who was beaten to the point of 14 fractured bones and ribbs and almost died, by the hands of my biological father. I was adopted out into a family, a much older couple, and got the pleasure of growing up in a dysfunctional family. I struggled in school, it was tough dealing with bullies, trying to get good grades, and dealing with the fact that nobody wanted me, and I was a repressed teenager. My parents died when I was 19, and I've been single my whole life, while other's appeared to have started families. My brother who was also adopted by the same family is my only relative left. Some of my teachers had high hopes for me, hoping I'd get into a good collage, and be able to make a mark in this world. That never really happened. I still live in my home town. I fix small engines like lawn mowers and stuff, and I mow lawns for some extra income. Life is a struggle, especially these days. I used to be such an optimistic person when I was a kid. But life stripped away my innocents, and slapped me in the face, and taught me how things really are. I also used to be a trusting person, but I no longer trust anyone, as I've been hurt too much. I still like to help people and love people when I can. But I've bee...(read more)