Memoir
Date Published: January 2023
“I wish I could just die,” I said to myself as my teeth chattered
and my body shook with cold. Knowing I would probably still wake in the
morning with my hair frozen to the door, I curled up in a ball, trying to
find some warmth in the car that was my bedroom. Sadness consumed me like an
infection; it had become the norm for me to wake up every day feeling
broken.
Most nights like this, all I could hope for was to die in my sleep to be
rid of the pain. Despite the terrible nights, I still woke up, dressed, and
went to my only refuge, my high school.
This was my life, often alone, cold, sad, and hungry. My youth was
different than most, but this was my reality.
However, despite the hardship that was my life and being homeless,
something led me on, something saw me through. I survived, I found hope, and
eventually, a life even better than I had imagined. Even though I so often
faced darkness, I discovered light, laughter, and happiness.
I journeyed from that broken, homeless teenager sleeping in the car to
eventually being a Medical Doctor at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins. But
most important of all, I found me, I found joy.
This is my story.
Homeless to Hopkins.
About the Author
Dr. Christopher Smith is a Board- Certified practicing physician who
completed his residency and fellowship at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins
Hospital. Dr. Smith currently lives in Florida and is a partner with Quantum
Imaging and Therapeutics. He dedicates time and resources to raising
awareness of homeless children and families; finding solutions to help them
overcome. Chris enjoys making new memories with his family, walking barefoot
on the beach, traveling, and photography.
Christopher Smith is also a formerly homeless person. Chris’ second
career as an author was inspired by his desire to give hope to those who
desperately need it, as he needed it in his youth. Chris grew up in extreme
poverty throughout his childhood, but he defied the odds and reached
tremendous heights in adulthood. He plans on donating a portion of all book
sales to charity.
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