THE TRAGIC REALITY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
In a world where success is often equated with happiness, the sudden loss of someone like Cheslie Kryst serves as a stark reminder that appearances can be deceiving and that even the brightest lights can be dimmed by the darkness of mental illness. "By the Time You Read This" offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Cheslie Kryst, former Miss USA, through her own words and the reflections of her grieving mother, April Simpkins. Cheslie Kryst seemed to have it all—a shining career as an attorney, the title of Miss USA, and a promising future as an entertainment journalist. Yet, behind the glamour and the accolades, Cheslie battled with something far more insidious: depression. Her manuscript, penned before her untimely death, chronicles her journey from triumph to despair, offering a raw and unfiltered account of the highs and lows that characterized her life. For many, Cheslie's story may seem incomprehensible. How could someone so accomplished, so seemingly full