Cheslie Kryst’s Memoir Sheds Light on Her Struggles Before Suicide

Released by her mother, the book aims to address mental health issues and support others facing similar challenges.

April Simpkins, Cheslie Kryst's mother, has published a memoir co-written with her late daughter, focusing on Kryst’s mental health struggles.
The memoir, titled 'By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile and Mental Illness,' was completed by Simpkins after Kryst's suicide in 2022.
Simpkins shares personal insights and the profound impact of her daughter's death, aiming to help others with mental health challenges.
Proceeds from the book sales will support the Cheslie C. Kryst Memorial Fund for Mental Health, which aids youth and young adult mental health programs.
The book reveals Kryst's internal battles with depression and the pressures of her public life, including her time as Miss USA and a television correspondent.