Hey, I’m Alexander Porter, a cancer survivor who thrashed leukemia into remission in return for a few scars, crippling health anxiety, and a nurse fetish. I write about the experience of change and finding a new version of yourself on the other side of life’s big (sometimes scary) upheavals.

When I was diagnosed with leukemia at 20 years of age, my worldview was shattered.

Amid the devestation and confusion, I found endless examples of hope and beauty — and I’ve been finding them ever since.

The big “things” in life can change us forever, but there’s magic in discovering a new version of yourself. So that’s what I’m here for, to remind you to grasp life by its nutsack and live the best damn one you can*

I write humurous essays and deeply relatable stories so you — or someone you know — never has to feel alone in your struggle.

I’ll let it all out in each email (like I am in the picture below, only in a more metaphorical sense), and you’re invited to the party. Grab a chair, pour yourself a glass of whatever you like, and let’s make sense of this New World Porter together.

*Best life. Not best nutsack.

Subscribe now and I promise I’ll give you a new way to think about your life and something to chuckle about (or lightly exhale through your nose).

Bold claim? I’ll prove it to you…

In Sydney, Australia born and raised.

In the bush was where I spent most of my days.

Chilling out, maxin’ relaxin’ all cool.

Drinking a Fosters out by the pool.

Until I went to the Doc, in need of an answer.

He said “Sorry Alex, but you have cancer”.

I had seven months of chemo to stop my life being shorter.

Then came out the other side as a New World Porter.

*PLEASE READ TO THE THEME OF THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR