April Simpkins publishes daughter Cheslie Kryst's posthumous book, "By the Time You Read This"
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2024
- Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst shared her excitement about writing her first book, finishing the manuscript shortly before she died by suicide in 2022, at age 30. Her family says she battled severe depression for years. Now, her mother, April Simpkins, is honoring her daughter's wish by publishing her book. It's called "By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie's Smile and Mental Illness." April Simpkins joins us first on "CBS Mornings." For more information on Cheslie Kryst go to cheslieckrystfoundation.org
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I would like to extend my condolences to Mrs. April Simpkins and her family. I hope that Cheslie's book will be informative and encouraging to readers. Rest in power Cheslie.
❤ same
April looks so beautiful and the fact she is wearing Cheslie's clothes😢💔
Perfectionism is the enemy of happiness. 👩🏽. This breaks my heart ❤️🩹
So true and it doesn’t even exist, it’s not attainable. So sad.💔
She wasn't fighting perfection. We live a disgusting world built on stolen land
It’s a serious problem perfectionism isn’t good enough when we can’t get outta our own ways, she was a beautiful woman, soul, personality wise seems the world was her oyster
@@user-mb8zl4hq4p She was a black woman in White amerikka ; please stop generalizing
That was not her issue! Mom knows the truth.
People check in on your strong, “happy” friends. They need you. 💚
I couldn't help but cry while watching this.
I have struggled with life-long severe depression myself, and hearing what Cheslie went through made me feel as though we are kindred spirits so to speak. Cheslie seemed like such a wonderful role model, and I am devastated that such a kind, beautiful spirit is gone. However, I am grateful that her mother has been able to publish Cheslie's book.
So sorry to hear of your struggles. Sending e hugs and love, light, and strength your way. ❤ 🙏
Don’t loose hope, you matter
Sadly, major depression is so exhausting and I know my son suffers the same way, but he doesn’t fake it. He lives it EVERY DAY. I understand this completely…
My daughter at 27 just committed suicide. She was a brilliant beautiful creative genius. We are in shock. We are honoring her memory. We don’t see their emotional pain but it’s real!😢
I'm so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss 😢
May she rest in peace 🌹
Mt thoughts and prayers are with you ❤
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🎚️❤️❤️
I am sorry for your loss. Sending love.
"By the time u read this" is a heck of a title. I'm sorry for your loss❤
That title breaks my heart💔😪
But Cheslie’s book was uplifting! NOTHING whatsoever about su*cide or depression.
@@blazee3895 The Mom's part of the book was about depression
@@lb1798 Then she should’ve written her own book and left Cheslie’s alone.
@@blazee3895 Why would you say that?
Brave mother. What a horrific loss of such an amazing daughter.
God she was so beautiful on the inside and out.RIP
@@aquillabennett8223 She truly was, even in spite of haters who bullied her after she won Miss USA. RIP 💔
I watched the episode of Red Table Talk when Cheslie’s parents shared her story. I was in the midst of severe depression and hopelessness. I don’t share with others when I’m in that state because it is too much bare it and share it. After their episode I sought help. Cheslie’s story made me realize I wanted to fight. I don’t want to leave a note like hers. It made me realize at least I wasn’t at that point so there was still some hope and I could try. I’m better now. Not 100, but not where I was. I think about her story often. I can’t wait to read her book.
I hope Cheslie is shining and thriving in peace and love ✨✨
Thank you for sharing your story 💜 You WILL make it! Inspired by you
I wish you love and strength. You belong here, you are needed in this world. I too have my moments but I will continue to fight. We will fight and emerge victorius.
I’m so glad you decided to fight and still here with us💞 May God continue to strengthen you because you have purpose 💞
I had a co worker who committed suicide in 2013. It was sad because she had so much to live for. She was engaged and about to have her 1st grandchild. When it happened it was like why…… or who knew….. I wish she would have gotten the help. She was like a ray of sunshine and made others smile. Sending prayers to her family.
Something or someone triggered your friend.
heartbreaking...I went through such a difficult teens and early 20s but then thought it was all behind me until I hit my 40s and had a midlife crisis that lasted a 7 years. Luckily, I came out of it, survived it as I approach 50
I wish everyone that suffers from severe depression could realize that tomorrow is always an opportunity to see and feel things differently. What seems so catastrophic to you today may possibly have zero importance to you tomorrow. It's always darkest before the dawn, I pray for self healing for us all!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Rest in peace Cheslie ❤
That's what parents should do, carry on for children in the case they can't go on any longer. RIP Chelsie Sympkins
The people that harassed and bullied thus woman need to held accountable
Agree
Very true. And they will. Every life is precious to Jehovah. He sees everything and there will be an accounting. Job 31:14.
Naw, teach your kids to stand up to bullies
who bullied her I didn't hear about that. I think she was just sad
@@MrTwonetwonestanding up to these bullies as a blk woman means being fired from your job or being expelled from school. It's not easy to speak up when you're never heard.
God I hope she is at peace. I dont see how anybody missing her could find peace.😢
Unfortunately! I don’t think she’s at peace now because she’s committed a deadly sin of taking a life? HER OWN! But you don’t have to take my word? Read it for yourself!…KJV: EXODUS 20:13
@@YOUPEOPLE-h5n yk you can just say your condolences without typing this…
@@hlyt627 Excuse me?
@@YOUPEOPLE-h5n you didn’t need to say all of that just say RIP. What if her friends and family see your comments, it’s insensitive.
Cheslie was in pain. Condolences to her mother and the rest of her family. I have not bought a book in a long time, but probably buy this one...
This is still so heartbreaking. Cheslie's death impacted me so much b/c she seemed to have it all. I mean, Gayle King was one of her mentors!! Yet, it is a reminder that mental illness is so heavy. It takes a lot of intention to heal or work through its challenges. I truly pray she's found the rest and peace she sought and needed.
She copied that blonde Russian model who fell/jumped (reason unknown) a building in NY. Like I understand depression but making it the public’s problem like that is.. a choice. I mean what if she fell on someone or the sight of seeing someone jump is traumatizing. And then sending the mom a lengthy text? It’s just.. awful
@@angelblue52 I don’t think so. There are many people that jump off buildings in NYC. It’s like a common thing really really sad.
Still so sad. I to have struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. It's my faith and fear of God and going to he'll that kept me from killing myself.
That name
Same
Sending you love and prayers for the light to shine in your dark areas,and heal your pain. I pray that you're surrounded by support and goodness 🙏🏻
Sending prayers to you that God may heal you from the top of your crown to the bottom of your feet in Jesus name Amen
Yes, and just the little bit of hope that things COULD get better
I randomly think about this girl.. never knew her or anything but it was eye opening that you NEVER know what people are going through.
Me too....She truly was a person that seemed to "have everything".
Her hair was so full amazing and gorgeous....sometimes I can see her face and wonder.....why did her mind torture her so much😢💔😪
Heartbreaking.. she was a bright light…
This breaks my heart to watch. God rest her soul. Her mom is incredibly strong. Extending prayers and strength to her family.
Sometimes, people inheret mental problems that have plauged the family for generations. It will always come in varying degrees but there will always be at least one person to be afflicted. It's very important to try and identify these problems at a young age to work on them before they take such a hold on someone
My family is this. Unfortunately it gets covered up..
@@DeeDiamond2981 yeah families prioritize appearances or are just brainwashed. It makes their kids develop problems themselves
@@mellowmayelo yea. For sure
Well said.
Coming from a person who’s suffered from clinical depression from teens to mid 40’s, sometimes there is NO ONE or NOTHING that can pull you out of this. People say talk but some are too far gone. There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think about taking my life. I hold on for my one and only child. But unless you have had that mind that goes off into wonderland whenever it wants you’ll never know. People let go for peace.I am NOT condoning suicide. I am expressing the mental pain of being ok one minute then feeling your mind slip in another minute and there’s no activity or person or thing that can steer you out that frustrating black hole. Or those days of feeling outside your body! Boy it’s a battle that no one deserves.
What a wonderful, strong, considerate, and loving mother. I’m so happy her mother showed her love and does not fault herself.
I was just thinking about her, too. ❤
I recently glimpse a picture of her during a tribute to Mandisa. RIP Mandisa & Cheslie😢🕊
@@khismetomg Mandisa don’t get me started 😢
@@khismet I can't stop thinking of them both. 💔 🙏🏾
I never knew Cheslie, but I was so sad to learn of her death. 😢
Its were nice to see this interview because we as people miss her too gale and Nathan handed this well talking to her mother she will always be beautiful inside and out love you Chelsea where ever you are God bless you
Really sad. I wonder if she was pressured to be perfect when she was younger. That part when her mom said she focused on that small part she didn’t get right. That’s someone who suffered from perfectionism, unfortunately. We have to reinforce to our children that failure is a part of life. That we cannot do everything with a 100% result. Everything that we struggle with goes right back to our childhood and I can bet that’s the genesis of her struggles in this regard. I can attest that, that all my adult struggles stem from childhood trauma or experiences. I will add however that depression is a whole e beast that sometimes has no answers as to why. Life is just a strange journey and unfortunately it gets too overwhelming for some people.
May she Rest In Peace I was just thinking about her the other day I remember when it happened and it is just so sad she was really beautiful
I wish her family the best and hope they can move forward gracefully
Definitely will grab the book asap
RWG cheslie K 🙏🏿
So sad she took her life...so much to give to the world. What a gorgeous family, damnnn.
I think of her often ❤❤ this was a wake up call to me for high functioning depression awareness in my friends and myself
Her mom is now saying she had Persistent Depressive Disorder and anxiety. She hasn’t said if she was on meds or in therapy.
Just heartbreaking.
Emotional pain is the worst pain. You can take a pill to ease physical pain. But with emotional pain comes a hopelessness that is never ending.
Damn wish i could have hugged her before she jumped. Breaks my heart she felt like she had nothing to contribute in this life any longer :'(
Considering she had a loving family, or at least it appears they were close, all families have ups and downs. Two masters degress, in business and law, a pageant winner, and successful TV personality. Yes people and world are mean and cruel at times, but most of us cope. It is sad and tragic her demons got the best of her. I think she had a loving fiancee as well, unless they broke up. I hope to read her book once it comes to libraries. All the best to her mom and family.
@@cocoaorange1Cheslie and her ex broke up before her passing.
@@StellaGibson-cm1hz I know it may seem hard to believe, but from what I recall, she did not have a BF or SO when she passed. But if you doubt me, try watching all of her vids starting from her time as Miss USA all the way up to her final vid, and see what you think. There were allegations of cheating which led to their breakup, but I don't know how factual that is.🤷🏽♀️
@@StellaGibson-cm1hzI recall seeing a couple of photos of her online with an alleged exbf taken around the time of her reign as Miss USA (I don't know if their breakup preceded the end of her reign or if it came after). As for her being a lesbian, I consider that to be unfounded gossip, which sadly she's no longer here to confirm or deny.
With that said, in light of the recent news about the two beauty queens and an executive who've stepped down within the Miss USA organization, I can't help but wonder if Cheslie dealt with any of the alleged same toxicity within the organization during her reign. It was well known how many haters dragged her after she won Miss USA and completed her reign, but no doubt all that negativity and vitriol had a terrible impact on her mental health. I wish she had found the peace she craved during her life and found a way to rise above the ugly side of life.
@@StellaGibson-cm1hzYou're welcome. Allegedly, Cheslie faced pressure from her mom to return to her law career after her reign as Miss USA ended, but she couldn't take the micro-aggression and discrimination she faced from others within the profession. Law is her stepfather's profession, pageantry was her mom's. Don't know what her father does for a living, but it seems like Cheslie gave up in trying to find her true calling, purpose, and passion in life. I don't think she really was all that fulfilled in working for _Extra,_ as Hollywood's obsession with youth and negativity on ageism only made her loathe being in her 30's (not to mention the haters who made an issue over her being the oldest Miss USA to win the crown).
With that said, it's too bad that she couldn't have been mentored by some of the older women in her life whom she admired. They could've told her that with her being in her 30's, she was just getting started and had a lot of living left to do. Her mom's statement of "treating each day as though it were their last" sounds like she accepted that Cheslie would one day succeed in taking her own life.😞
Praying for her Mom and others who are suffering loss 😢.
Thank you for sharing her story. You did her proud. God Bless. Love PegEgg
Deeply relatable. Such a beautiful soul and I feel so connected to her, in a kindred spirit sense, as I’ve been “there”. And the conversation about duality is true with those of us who LIVE with depression while praying through it. Each day is a blessing and it’s hard to share unless we feel completely comfortable sharing our true feelings with someone who has a special capacity to make us feel safe and heard rather than judged or placated amid an episode. My heart goes out to her mom and everyone who loved and supported her when she needed it most.
She was so gorgeous!! And such a light, you never know what people are going through.
Sending so much love to her mom and family ❤❤❤❤❤
Strong, graceful and beautiful mother. I see where she got it from. Prayers of comfort to her family. She will not be forgotten
Cheslie was so beautiful inside and out. I wish she knew how much we need people like her here on earth. We have to not believe the untruthful thoughts that the enemy puts in our minds. I'll never forget her❤🙏🏽
Thanks for sharing her story.
She was so Beautiful! When I first heard that she’d passed on; I accepted that. But when I’d heard the horrific details “I said NO WAY!” There ain’t No Way! On God’s Green Earth That She Committed Suicide? And The Way That She Did it!…I STILL TILL THIS DAY DO NOT BELIEVE THAT SHE DID THIS TO HERSELF!?!? LOVE ALWAYS! CHESLIE 🙏🏽❤️💐🤗
So what then? You don’t think a beautiful successful woman (who suffers from depression) could die by suicide? So what she was murdered? Is that your thought? This only adds to the stigma, conspiracy theories regarding suicide…
Her mother sacrificed her
pay close attention to the interview and body language of everyone especially the guy
@@citygirlingraham .
@@citygirlingraham Yes! I suffered depression and I too! Am beautiful! But what I’m saying is the way she died by jumping to her death from a 60-story tall bldg from the 29th Flr. Heck! No…Ain’t No Way!!!! Then 2 other beautiful models around the same year jumped to their deaths off bldg’s too! Allegedly!
@@herjade3593 Yes! Just like Regina King sacrificed her handsome son who looked just like her. 😪🙏🏽💔
I can tell Cheslie was a beautiful person, inside & out. I wish nothing but the best for her parents, her stepdad, her siblings, & loved ones and friends.💛 The videos I’ve seen surrounding Cheslie and her family and friends show true love & genuine happiness. I know that that same love & peace shall remain in their hearts.🙏✨💛😇🌸
Self love, knowing your worth is crucial - it's one's own inner strength. RIP to her. 🙏💫❤
I hate suicide. It’s taken so many beautiful souls.
Such a deeply sad, tragic loss, I’ll never forget the news.😢💔😢 It triggered my own suicidality due to so much grief, losses, & deep pain.😔😢😔 Due to the devastating loss of my adopted mom, the mom I never had.💔 On top of so many other losses and pain in my life as a former foster child/teen ultimate adoptee. The world/society may see the smile, but you never, ever know what someone is enduring, going through, or bearing.💔Nevertheless, indeed my sincerest condolences, along with deepest sympathies to Cheslie’s mom, dad, family/loved ones overall.😢🙏🏾🕊️
Depression hate racism sadness is real people get the help y’all need
I am buying her book on Friday.
Today is her birthday & this video was in my suggestions. 🤍 Happy Birthday Cheslie Kryst! 🕊️
What a strong woman.
So beautiful so young gone too soon .
😢
What isn’t being said is the crushing weight of perfectionism - those of us who suffer from depression, anxiety, and more know that most daily things gets us worked up (anxiety) and bring us down (depression).
I’ve had my stomach in knots & diarrhea a few times a week from just getting ready for work.
Hitting snooze at least 10x every morning until the thought of being late or a forgotten task jolts me out of bed thanks to anxiety. I cried everyday I had to go to work bc of a toxic environment and genuinely hating my job (even tho I’m high ranking, high earning, accomplished, and revered).
My stomach is twisting as I write this.
Rest on, Cheslie. You don’t have to suffer in your own mind, anymore.
I wish you love, peace, & happiness. Please don’t be ashamed or afraid to ask for the help you may need to push through the tough times.🙏😇
@@bamarealistthank you. I’ve been getting “the” help for 6yrs. Therapy & meds.
Asking for help doesn’t “fix” it & there’s only so much help others can give. No one can live life for us and we can’t outsource 100% of things, bc depression permeates the way one sees & experiences the world.
@@BusinessBox13 I understand.🌼💛
Wow! Mom April is gorgeous!
Such a beautiful mom!❤❤
I’ve been anticipating this book.
Ladies embrace your darkside/shadow side, this will help you navigate the hard times. When you face your shadow, you face the entirety of your being, nothing is hidden, and everything is revealed. From that point forward, you can look at yourself, fully, and love and honor, every single aspect of who you are🙏🏾
Rest well❤
Wow, the whole dynamic is hard to wrap your mind around. May the mom be comforted in the quiet moments. That has to be a challenge
A mothers love is beautiful ❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I pray stigma with suicide and mental illness stops 🙏🏻
Such a beautiful girl I Love You and your beautiful family. Your legacy continues with us . We Love You Cheslie kryst.
She was a beautiful lady❤❤❤❤
Wow!! That's mom, she's lovely!!
Oh my goodness. I’m buying the book.
This is really sad and must be difficult for April to live with.
That book title is quite telling though.
I love you Gayle. Please let Nate and Tony speak more ;)
Yes i thought I was the only one seeing something wrong with the mother
i miss her 😢
Beautiful Cheslie ❣️
Jesus loves you!❤❤❤ Don't give up.
Lord comfort this mother🙏
It’s sad you can achieve your dreams do great things in life you can have so much support and love from thousands millions of fans and still be mentally defeated sometimes that’s not enough healing and trusting god is important what you feel inside you have to heal
I know that depression and pain
What a Gargantuan Loss !💔
as others have been saying, check on your strong friends they may need you.
but also let's acknowledge the mother's beauty, clearly that young lady was blessed in that department, title or not
I just find it so crazy how you could look so happy and be battling so many demons inside. 😢 mental illness sucksss
I hate to play devils advocate but that Beauty pageant culture seems to be a breeding ground for all things negative where one is endlessly chasing perfection and nothing is ever good enough … I pray for eternal peace over her mom and that her soul rests in peace !🙏
Ironic comment from me but I'm beginning to think most of the social sites have that same thing. The algorithms are to hook you in and the never ending need to top up someone else through commentary is not healthy for most. Not sure of solutions but we as a society have been sold dirty laundry and most of us who wear it metaphorically speaking are suffering for it.
I don’t trust her mom.
Why?
, if there are red flags then should have gotten her some help outside of her normal routines , a mental health professional, mental health aide, counseling. She was clearly not getting enough support and attention, it’s unfortunate and unacceptable that we don’t see red flags or ignore them, rip, condolences to the beautiful daughter ,
Thank you! People definitely ignore signs then say, there were no signs🤔 Nah, there’s always signs people just don’t want to be bothered!
As a mom of 2 grown kids, this would destroy me but listening to April say she doesn’t have guilt, I cried 😢because I know this isn’t easy. I pray she has peace knowing she was the best mom ever
Was she the best mom?
Cheslie said in the days b4 she murdered herself, she felt like she was mourning. she was mourning, her old self, she was releasing all the old pain, if only she understood that all those tears was her finally releasing the emotional baggage she was holding onto.
Please stop! She did not say that!
ppl think cuz your beautiful, cute, pretty , etc that~ life is easy... and everything is o. k
NOT!!! its even harder.
Yes people hold seemingly perfect people to a standard that’s humanly impossible.
@@l3l3Cakes that they think are perfect cuz of
l👀ks... no one is perfect
@@l3l3Cakes perfect ??? to think about it (perfect) is a strange word...
Mom ❤❤❤❤is beautiful as well
That she had to wear a mask says it all. She had a realness she could not share, and she pandered to the game of those around her. Who wants to live in a world where you cannot be fully yourself. It's wise to reject that. She didn't want to pay the price for rejecting it openly... the image mattered to her. She felt she could Not share it, or she would lose her place, her standing...
I don't know about that. I am minimally interested in the standards of others, because I find those standards often deficient... because they are False.
But to sync with those standards is indeed to have clout.
We do talk.
But we can't make any type of so called "wild claim" to anybody who chooses to be in a so called position to help
without being criminalized or retraumatized.
Which causes lack of purpose.
If these thoughts, if homelessness, is criminalized, while squatting is not, and people who choose homelessness so as to choose human decency, we are punished. Then punished further in homeless shelters, you tell me, where is the purpose?
Since Cheslie we lost Dr. Bailey, and Mandisa,
and many more. Too soon.
but it has not been confirmed how we lost Mandisa. What are you thinking?
@@Dallas3212then you can think about how we lost John Barnett of Boeing
@@cascade00 what?
Very powerful!
Cheslie Corinne Kryst. Her name was very pretty. I believe Jamie fox’s daughter is also named “Corinne”. I’ve always liked that name. Rip poor girl
Oh my goodness I have never birth a child of my own😢 I can't even imagine for a moment what might have occured had I lost a beloved child to suicide 😭😭😭all I can possibly say is Miss April S is such a strong woman so much stronger than I ever could have really been oh my God I just look at her an begin weeping 😭😭😭😭she's such a gorgeously beautiful woman and Cheslie K favoured her GREATLY❤❤❤
🙏🏾♥️
Fly high Chelsie. We know you’re at rest with the Creator 🕊️ 🙏🏾
Eccl. 9:5, 6, 10.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Anyone else feel like the mom is a narcissist? She just gives off those vibes. Like seems completely unbothered of the fact that her daughter is gone. And is instead making it about herself. Super weird/sus energy. She just rubs me the wrong way.
What a disgusting and cruel comment. She is a mother grieving the loss of her child and is showing STRENGTH by publishing her book and continuing her legacy. Shame on you for this comment.
@@Caotic3 Stay delulu cause something isn't right here
Yes! Especially, the brutal way she passed.
Wish she was still with you😢
❤😢
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I can tell you there's only two responses,
people silently take notice of your care for them, and later will remember you silently
So all the people I met along the way and truly wished the best for, and cared about their wellbeing, they feel your sincerity.
or people dark mirror you.
Dark mirroring can only create more fearless humans.
What this means is
did you ever get the sense that you were supposed to laugh over your plight? And you were supposed to take your plight of inhumane treatment by society and humans, 100% lightly and laugh about suffering.
So as we are made to be more and more fearless, we don't fear death.
I can tell you that I still feel the underlying joi de vivre for life and excitement for living life.
I can't help but wonder where did Cheslie get those thoughts that she had to be perfect to the point that no matter how successful she was it wasn't enough? Why did feel like she was wearing a mask?
Hmmm
I'm so sorry for her family, but I have nothing but respect for Cheslie. Suicide is a deeply personal decision that should never be taken lightly. I admire that she was able to comfort her family with her final words. Having dealt with depression for my entire life, I often don't know if I can keep mustering "one more day," but the longer I do, the more I realize that "I have no purpose" isn't up to me; it's up to everyone else around me who sees the purpose more clearly than I can for myself. We don't completely own ourselves. That, and medication has really helped me. Thank goodness for modern medicine.
She looks exactly like her mum. Her mum is strong. So sad for this young lady. 😔😔😔
I always think of her as a pageant fan i always see her