MIAMI.- Two years have passed since the unfortunate departure of the model American Cheslie Kryst, who held the title of Miss USA and maintained a silent battle against depression. Now, the Organization miss Universe promotes the launch of book By The Time You Read This, last wish of the 30-year-old lawyer.
“It’s been two years since we lost Cheslie Kryst. Cheerful, motivated, beautiful and intelligent. Cheslie brought so much to our world as an advocate for justice system reform, an Emmy-nominated television correspondent, and a beloved member of the Miss Universe family. “, reads a post that the organization published on Instagram.
The album, which is made up of two photographs of the Miss during her reign and one from the book, continues to point out how April Simpkins, madre de Kryst has managed to fulfill the lawyer’s last wish.
“We are proud to share that her mother, April Simpkins, has honored Cheslie’s dying wish to have her book published. By The Time You Read This is available for pre-order, and you can read in Cheslie’s own words her story of working to realize her dreams of becoming Miss USA, a lawyer, and an inspiration to young women of color while opening a window into her long battle against depression,” he points out.
Likewise, the entity took a moment to send a message to all the people who struggle daily to take care of their mental health.
“Especially today, we remind you that you are not alone in your mental health battles. We encourage you to reach out to friends, family, and professionals.”
Muerte de Cheslie Kryst
The 30-year-old model, originally from North Carolina, committed suicide on the morning of January 30, 2022. Authorities reported that Cheslie jumped from the 29th floor of a skyscraper in New York.
His mother was a guest on Jada Prinkett Smith’s show Red Table Talk, where he shared the last message that Cheslie sent him.
“I was going to call her on the way home and when I looked at my phone I noticed there was a text message from her. The first thing she wrote was, ‘First, I’m sorry. By the time you get this I won’t be alive anymore. And it makes me even sadder to write this because I know it’s what’s going to hurt you the most,'” April said.
Forefront Books explained that the book was written in two parts: the first by Cheslie Kryst, where she shares her story and her perseverance to achieve success; while the second half is by Simpkins, who continued with a heartfelt narration from her perspective, which begins from the day of her daughter’s death.
On her social networks, April also shared a message to remember her.
“Thank you for trusting me with your last wishes, now they have all come true. Your book will save lives. Rest in peace my sweet baby. I will love you forever.”
By The Time You Read This is now available in bythetimeyoureadthisbook.comand proceeds will go to the Cheslie C. Kryst Foundation.
