Cheslie Kryst's mother on grieving daughter
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- Cheslie Kryst's mother, April Simpkins, joins "CBS Mornings" for her first live interview since her daughter died by suicide in January. Dr. Sue Varma joins as well to share insight on what depression can look like.
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Thank you for sharing.
One recommendation on the aesthetics of the show: do away with the papers in the hands of the host. Or at least provide them with clip boards to put the papers in. Even better provide them with tablets that the can use for a more modern look.
I went to a psychologist last month and I am getting treatment for anxiety and depression. I am not embarrassed to say that I am on medication now.
Been on meds for 4 years. I was so against it at one point. Medication saved my life. Break the stigma.
Good for you.
I'm on medication too. Best decision of my life because it helps me be a better person then before because I wasn't getting the help I needed.
Good for you!!!!!
Good for you!!! Nothing to be ashamed of! Be well and stay well❤️
I lost my Justin to suicide 2/13/21 forever 26. Even now....15 months today.... it is so hard to believe this is my reality to live in a world without my son. My first born that I longed for. I took fertility drugs to conceive. He knew that he was very wanted and very loved. Mental illness is not easy to spot. No one thought he would actually choose suicide as an exit. Please be kind. Please choose to stay.
I'm so sorry. As a mom of teen boys who have had their struggles, I can't imagine what you are going through💔
I felt your pain just reading this humble message . Sorry for your loss . Wearing the armor of strength gets hard and mental illness is extremely difficult . GOD be with you 🙏
Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine.
So sorry for your lost, after struggling to get pregnant 😢
So sad....
I'm glad that they're still talking about this. People are hurting often and we don't even know it.
Absolutely I am one of them…💔😢💔
@@michaeld.williamsiii9026 I wish I could hold everyone who is struggling silently in my arms. I would never let go. Please know that there are people out here who have NO idea what depression is...........but we care enough to at least want to understand. Stay strong.
I believe Cheslie's perfectionism was due to her depression and not the cause. I really believe Cheslie depression was biological. She had the skills, tools and strategies to support herself but was still depressed. Some people need medicine. Kristin Bell talks a lot about her depression and how it is due to a chemical imbalance she was born with. No one would deny a person with diabetes their medicine, it needs to be less stigmatized for people with mental illnesses to take medicine.
All facts, Ashley! You stated the perfect explanation for why medication is imperative for some people.
@@LA-ty2ug Well said!
I agree
I agree and often relate depression to diabetes as you wouldn't judge someone for having diabetes but if an individual is depressed they are often judged harshly.
The weather too. It was January. It was cold,grey and dreary.
Depression is hard. Life is hard. Sometimes we feel hopeless. All i can say is live a life of kindness. Please. We are all dealing with things no one know about. Be kind to people. It matters so much. Be good to yourself and kind and patient with others. Offer grace. It all matters. Before. After. Forever
You’re right! The key is KINDNESS.💜
You are so right.
I’ve learned not to take things or people so seriously or deeply.
Life can be tough yet easy at the sometime.
❤❤
Thank You 🙏
Yes🙌🏽🙏🏽♥️
“It’s so hard to blessed and broken in the same place” I felt that 💔 rest in heavenly peace
This statement was very powerful.
💔💔💔💔💔
It’s okay not to be okay.
April is such an amazing person. So strong and resilient. The way she explained to the news anchor that knew her that they couldn’t be a savior to her or “save her” as they struggled after her passing.
Ive been feeling like this for several years. Basically every day. Even more in the past two years. I told someone that I am depressed everyday and she looked surprised. She said you dont look depressed or seem depressed here at work. I said I still have to get up everyday for work and be present while im here. Its a struggle everyday but I have to do it. I still have bills and other responsibilities.
Same here. We still function but are depressed.
Diamond, I hope things get better for you.
You don't look like you're depressed is a quack . There isn't a look -a-like depression ... we still have to face morning's and get through the day . It's harder for someone living with depression anxiety ptsd hypertension etc to get through the day . #blessings
Please dont let people get to you or life please dont let life or people make you feel youve done something wrong cause your worth it just like others also get put in counseling take your self out. . please dont commit suicide please dont hurt nobody it just brings more pain and issues ill pray for you
I hope that you are given the support and everything else that you need 💖.
You never know what people are going through. We wear a lot masks in life. So happy her Mom is having this conversation. Especially being black. We don't take mental health seriously enough. It's ok to get help and no one should be shamed or meant to feel less than because they are struggled with mental health. I have struggled with depression and my parents were great about it. A lot of my family members just wanted to call me crazy, pray it away or eat some soul food and you'll be fine. SMH
God can help anyone with depression.
There is power in prayers to Jesus. He still heals, but it takes Faith and believing that He can do the impossible no matter what the situation is and how we feel. I am a testimony of it. God bless you.
She got it from her mama. Beautiful women. I hope they find peace. 🌸
Wow such an articulate mom with clarity and deep insights.
Sounds like what white people say about black people. That's insulting! All human beings no matter what their race can be and are articulate.
that's what I thought too. she's extremely articulate. RIP Cheslie
What about her made you think she ain’t articulate 🤨 most Americans are articulate
@@paulinekamau9633
He works for her. Most of the comments are from her family or friends.
It’s becoming normal for people to praise themselves with the first 5-7 post on Social Media now
Wow a black woman that can speak well. How shocking 🙄
I know it's hard but really wished the mom elaborated more on her 1st suicide attempt. Like what was happening? Did she get help after, like medication, therapy
She talked about it a bit more on Jada’s Red Table Talk.
I was wondering about meds and therapy as well.
April being so Transparent & Vulnerable with Gayle King about her daughter Chelsie Kryst is brave yet heartbreaking 💔 in a sense. I battle with Clinical Depression/Anxiety an lemme tell you Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. Mental health/Mental illness is REAL… Be Kind, we all are battling something. Suicide/Depression is a “ SILENT KILLER”. If you know someone struggling please reach out & take heed to the warning signs‼️
They didn't mention a chemical imbalance which can cause depression. We have to look after the neurotransmitters in our brain. RIP Cheslie Kryst
Exactly
Thought the same thing!
Yes
That is a byproduct of the root which is always Trauma... (low self esteem)
@@jadaaleeshamindexpert7365 Exactly! I can’t believe how people are just glossing over the root cause of depression!
*Unfortunately, the world could not give Cheslie the same Love that a Mom could give...*
It's not about love, it's about pain.
Im sure thats what he told her when he pushed her
@@AA-td1yw there's no evidence to support your claim.
@@mariee.5912 there is evidence
@@AA-td1yw please share
I have no words, as I am a mom too. April, my heart goes out to you. I knew your daughter because my daughters loved her, they followed her on social media, and they were in awe of her accomplishments. Sending you love and virtual hugs. Thank you for being so vulnerable! I lost my mom tragically 28 years ago and I have not stopped grieving for her. I live with sadness every day because I miss my sweet mom... love your favorite memory!
She joined beauty pagents to please mom & became a lawyer to please dad. What did the precious lady want for herself??!! I know her face would light up whenever she saw children!!! In my heart I KNOW she would of made an amazing mom!!!!
Sounded like she didn’t feel good enough and was seeking validation.
Wow didn't think about that but it's so true. I would love for my children to follow my footsteps but I let them do what they love regardless of money
She DID NOT want children... It's in one of her videos
Her parents could read this. Not kind.
@@peacehappyb237 she spoke about feeling very insecure in her allure article. It wasn't her parents she was VERY VERY CLOSE to her mom.
I just see a mother protecting her child even though she lost her❤
The first time I came across her TikTok with her M&M's. I was like she is the MOST beautiful woman I've ever seen!. Im like whoa! This girl is everything! And I see more of her now. And I'm like so frustrated because she's powerful and a little powerhouse. And I'd love to have have one more moment to see her. Be with her. Or even tag along the journey with her on her social media. Man! I feel all the feelings.
Depression is that ever evil friend in your head, that frequently plays vicious games upon you, I am so very sorry
This story hits close because i have 2 daughters that are showing signs of mental illness at 32 and 36. Its been very hard as a mom they both dont want help. If there is any way I can get them to seek help.
Pray
You can encourage them to reach out counseling sessions and to talk to their family doctor. At 32 and 36 all you can do is encourage them to take these steps.
Maybe just tell them you are there to listen. Not judge, not give advice, but just listen to what is burdening their minds. Sometimes it helps ppl get clarity when they are able to pour their worries and fears into trusting hands.
I was depressed a lot. Still am at times. I read the Bible and go to church. I go to therapy to figure why I am upset or sad. I want to go to heaven and live in a perfect place. The world has a lot of sad things that happen out of people's control. Don't understand why things happen that are terrible.
Do your research on different treatment options the more information the better and gently guide them through those options be there be very empathetic and sensitive and also give space when needed do not push. Educate and support them. Lots of stand up comedy also helps ❤️ I struggle alone my parents make fun of me so your daughters are lucky to have a mom that cares I am 35 💔
A lot of workaholic/high functioning people may be depressed.
I know it. I work opposite my ex and we used to live together. I think we both depressed. He ran to alcohol and sigarettes and I know it's the depression
It makes me wonder what her family life was really like.
People who take their own lives just want to feel relief from the feeling of their own despair. There isn't a cookie cutter solution to depression. Sometimes you just get tired and suicide presents itself as an easy way out!
I don't think you can call it the "easy way out". It's probably a very hard decision and a difficult thing to do.
And even though depression may seem hard to face there is hope!
Therapy and medication help a lot of people..
Exactly life can be overwhelming dealing with people every day can be taxing.
Awe.. " It takes great courage to live in sadness"
... that is so the truth.
I have high functioning depression. This was a great interview. The broken are more evolved 🥺💔
Sending my love to u 💜
I am so sorry for your great loss. Many blessings to you. Thank you for speaking out about depression.
"You cannot be their savor!"
Wow this woman is incredible. Prayers for continued comfort ❤️
Sometimes life is hard! However, there is always hope.
Hope in Jesus
@@simplyk8767 Absolutely!
Rest In Peace Cheslie ❤
Chelsie Kryst was such an amazing person. I don’t want her to ever be forgotten. Her smile was beautiful. I know it must be extremely hard for her mother (April) and stepfather Joe to discuss her depression, but feel that this subject effects so many people. Please keep telling her stories, and keep her memory alive.
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It cant be easy to be grieving your own lost whiles trying to soothe other peoples grief. My heart goes out to Cheslie's family.
It was also January when she left . That's a very gray, cold, dreary and depressing time in the north east where she was living. That possible played a part in her depression. Noone is addressing the weather on mental health.
Seasonal depression is so real!!
I remember her mentioning a few times in the past that she hated cold weather, so you are right. My mood changes with the seasons as well.
True
I have seasonal depression. I used to live in New Hampshire and it was so hard. I hated it. I prefer sunny days.
Thank you to everyone for this show. The one thing I hope everyone will take from this show is kindness. In the past few years we have been bombarded with hate and it feels the atmosphere like air sometimes and for unique sensitive souls, as we all are really, that hate can be so devastating each day. So let's be kind, let's be supportive of one another and let's understand that a brain can have a chemical imbalance that make these seems so hopeless but that's where true kindness can help the brain and the soul. I suffer from depression. Be Kind it goes a long way.
💯💯💯
Thank you very much for this interview. I recently found out a friend of mine is suffering from depression. She told me she has to take meds to get through the day.
This is something I don’t understand. I’ve been depressed before, but not to the point of needing to be put on meds. I just want to be able to be a source of support.
Thank you to Mrs. Simpkin for helping the family left behind try to cope with the loss.
Chelsie was a beautiful young woman. Bless her mom and family and friends as well ❤️. Depression is so real! I was depressed as a child 😔. I fight each day not to go that low ever again in my life. I didn't cause my depression, therefore I tell myself that this thing called depression doesn't belong to me, it belongs to the people who put me in that state of feeling 💯. I am so sorry for the list of this angel indeed. 🙏🏾
This is a Disease is something so strong sometimes I can't overcome it. Also Society can make it more deeper. ..
Hang in their sweetie you got this !
@@Deniseeee84 I know I'm a warrior ..thank you..
Cheslie’s tragic story really resonates with me, personally and her death/suicide has deeply affected me. As I’m personally struggling with being here in this world after going through many losses in my life.💔😥💔 From being abandoned by my mom to losing my dad to an overdose, growing up in the foster care system being chosen and adopted by a phenomenal woman. To lose her very recently right before Christmas. It’s like my whole world has been split open, and shattered, I feel like why am I even here I just want to leave and not feel this pain anymore.😥😔😰 People don’t get how difficult and unbearable grief can be, and how real grief suicidality is, sometimes no amount of therapy or medication can even help. It’s like you’re a loss cause people get exhausted with you cause you’re not, “better” in they’re opinion or over the grief if not sadness. A lot of these persons are supposed to be friends, and they abandon you often. I oftentimes lately feel like, why was I even born majority of my biological family never have offered to be there in my life, so what’s the point of even existing here. While I’m so terribly sorry for Cheslie and her beloved family I just personally get it. 💔I simply just want to be with my adopted mom and others who’ve passed away who loved me so much more than those, in this world. Who “claim” that they love me and care but I’m not very sure, anymore. I want to be far from this wretched world and life. I can’t take this grief nor internal pain of abandonment and deep loneliness…😰😥😰 This world does not need me in it and I’m not needed here, life will and can still go on without me.😪💔😥 #CantTakeItAnymore
You are loved! You are needed! Your trials in life don’t define your purpose. You have wounds rooted deeply in you and you suffer from the spirit of rejection amongst other things. Medicine and therapy won’t help because they only attack the symptoms not the root. I’m sorry you were given up on by your biological parents. I’m sorry those who loved you are no longer here. I’m sorry those voices keep telling you to harm yourself and that you’re unworthy, unloved, and unseen. You are loved. I pray you will call out to Jesus to save you and deliver you for the Lord has a purpose for you! The world would be so gray without you in it. From one soul to another I love you and I hurt with you.
Your words touched me so, since something similar happened in my family when a child was given up for adoption.
You made me understand how he, now a young man, must be feeling. For the first time, I am considering reaching out to him. I'm not his mother but am closely related to him.
So many of us are dealing with various childhood traumas, including myself. I grew up in a family that swept all the shameful family secrets under the rug and pretended that whatever happened didn't happen.
I hope somehow you will find the love you need and that you will live a long life.
I remember watching a documentary about a bridge in the U.S. where many have jumped to their death. It's rare that anyone survived the jump, but a man did. He said after he jumped, he changed his mind, but thought it was too late.
He was banged up a lot, but was happy that he didn't die that day. It made me wonder how many others changed their mind on the way down, but it was too late for them.
Sometimes a dog can be helpful in dealing with depression. I find dogs to be loving, accepting and loyal; and if it's a German Shepherd all of the above and also fiercely protective. Just stroking an animal releases those feel-good hormones and we cannot help but smile at their reaction. The only downside is their short life span.
Michael, I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Don’t give up! Take things one day at a time please just don’t give up!
Please don’t give up! You matter! The world does need you because you have a purpose! Please don’t give up! I’ve been where you are right now as far as the feelings that you don’t want to be here. I got some professional help. Life is most definitely hard but God has given me the strength to keep going in spite of. My animals kept me alive because I thought who would take care of these little jerks if I’m gone! I’m praying for you to make it!❤️🙏🏽
You are loved. Don't give up. We are here for you.
🙏🏾🙏🏾 this interview was handled well. Everyone is greatly effected. You can tell. Blessings to everyone who knew her and cared for her. 🙏🏾💙
I have lost a close friend and I have not been the same. It's so hard. I am so sorry for your loss.
I just want all my daughters to know, I 🥰🥰 you.
I’m praying for you April 🙏🏽
I send peace and love to her mum and the entire family.
Praying continued healing and peace for April & the family following this difficult tragedy. Cheslie was such a beautiful soul 🙏💔🙏
She's very strong ❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 god bless her, rest in peace cheslie
Prayers for Cheslie's family. RIH Sweet One...💜🙏🏾😢
She Is And Was A Beautiful Young Lady Ma'am. Just Remember The Good Time Ma'am Mental Health Is Real. What A Absolutely Beautiful Young Lady 🌹😭🕊️😇🙏 Rest In Peace Precious One Fly High Angel 😇 With Love From Alabama 🙏❤️😭
This is a beautiful interview
The funniest, loving, kindest person can suffer with depression!!! Always remember that!! Things we say to each other matter; to a stranger or a friend! BE A KIND HUMAN!!! EXACTLY YOU YOUNG PEOPLE!!!
Indeed, comedians for instance 😥🥰
Absolutely heartbreaking!!!! 😭😭😭🙏🏻
Something about the mom is off .. why am I feeling this in my spirit !
I don't know if you're the only one, but I'm not getting that from her.
Why do you feel that way? Can you elaborate?
Being an empath, I agree... She's holding something back.....🤔
RIP
Thank you for sharing.
I am so glad this is being discussing. Not all mental ill will look messing or not put together or stress that turning into depression. I will be praying even more for all mentally.
Very good and realistic interview. Continued prayers for the family.
Both mother and daughter are super gorgeous.
Please I know it's not easy but if you thinking of doing this. Think about the immense amount of pain and grief you leave behind. When someone dose something like this it's starts a cycle with those who knew you. Especially with your kids and family. Don't leave them with this pain. Find medical advice, get help. BECOME a mental health advocate and help those who been through the same.💔 RIP Cheslie 🙏🏼 🕊
This is a very selfish perspective. You want someone to live with excruciating anguish such that you don't have to feel sad.
@@teresamarie7460 yes I do. I want them to GET HELP and the day you lose someone or a few people too suicide you'll feel the same
Also, there have been copycats, other beautiful black women followed her lead, one used her exact words…. I believe and God and therapy and medication…. It all needs to work together… I just feel like from this show and Gayle was asking great questions, was she on medication? But I have this feeling that no matter what anyone did or said, nothing worked for Cheslie…. Was everything tried to help her? These are the questions we should be asking
@@carmenyolandagreene3049 exactly that's true
@@teresamarie7460 No committing suicide is selfish. Life is a gift. It's going to be filled with ups and downs. Jesus was perfect and he suffered here for us. We are imperfect and sinners. We are not exempt from suffering. We live we learn, we move forward, and help others. We ask for help. No one on this earth has gone through or will ever go through anything that no one else has been through. When we put Christ first above all else and live right some things in our lives can be avoided. We tend to forget that we have a Savior and sometimes make our problems bigger than God. We have to change our mindset in order for change.
Cheslie was a beautiful soul, I was in shocked when I heard the news. I remembered Miss Universe that year and she had those amazing abs, stunning hair and beautiful smile. I would have never thought she was depressed. As a mom you will never get over such an unbearable loss
Great video and everything the mother are saying is true… and from someone that live with anxiety and depression for so long I know the feeling… Be kind always sometimes people smile 😊 so they don’t show their tears 😭
Something doesn’t feel authentic from the mom ….
I agree with you. It's no one's fault when a person does this but something does feel off and some information is not being said. Cheslie's father had mentioned there was some kind of fanily dysfunction. No family is perfect and most parents don't have perfect relationships with their kids.
Correct 👍
@@larissalaflore7202 I agree.. This is a big fluff piece and a way for the mother to stop the press and the prying eyes that wish to “dig deeper”.
@@venessaabrams2856 I am thinking the exact same thing. I’m not trying to debate whether I agree or disagree with the mom. However, it definitely feels like an effort to keep the press/public from digging deeper. Specifically, looking at potential dysfunction and how she grew up. After watching the interviews…..I’m not fully sold until the biological father gives his perspective on his daughter. That way, we will have two perspectives instead of one.
@@ms-5920 I also wish to hear from the biological Dad and even her only sister Page Kryst! Where are the true journalists these days. Do we just allow stories to be one sided and not care to do the “leg and arm work” that brings the truth to the forefront? I’ll be waiting for the true story to emerge!
My goodness what beautiful family...her mom don't even look old enough to have a 30 yr old...Her daughter was absolutely gorgeous also...such a a strong lady ❤️ mom should never bury her children..God bless her broken heart..
I miss cheslie so much 😢
Did you know her💔
Its so heartbreaking to know Cheslie attempted suicide before. And so tragic she is not here now. R.IP Cheslie. I think these conversations should be about educating the general public on signs, and how to communicate their needs and fears with a trusted confidante. We can prevent suicides. Most people cant be objective when a person suffers mental health issues, because they may attribute the persons pain as a sign of something they did wrong. I think if Cheslie got what she needed from herself and others she would still be here.
It has to come from within.
@@KarmicTimes333
Yep, It’s an inside job …. I reside in my mind.
If we could don’t you think we would?
I agree, why was it a secret after her first attempt…. It’s all about appearances, and I had a feeling for her to take herself out so violently, this was not something completely new to her..
@@carmenyolandagreene3049 agreed. Her mother said she didn't want to disclose it because people treat you differently after you tell them those things, basically.
My prayers go out to you all. I felt your pain but believe me we all miss her and love her. Hang in there dont think she gone think of her living somewhere far a demanding job. Her spirit is still alive. Your feeling are real but she is so real gbless you and your family
Condolences to the family . Mental health and physical health is important . My mental health is really being tested right at this moment . My daughter loss 📉 her father today and I've been comforting her . It was so hard for her to take him off life support . She has mental illness and all I can do is hold her and cry along with her 💔 . So many ppl wonder how my daughter father and I remain friends after we broke up 26 yrs ago . Him and I was friends until the very end I'm missing him just as much as our daughter . GOD has his angel and thank you GOD for time all the 3 of us had . Love you forever Kenny 💓
My deepest condolences. I pray the Lord strength you in this difficult time. Read psalms 118. Trust GOD for favor.
Wow Brenda! Your life parallels mine to a large degree. I met my daughter’s father in 1990. We were always the best of friends. We married in 2001 after over ten years as a couple that never cohabitated. We had our first child, and daughter, between us in 2002. We still remain close though the “marriage” dissolved very quickly and we entered into a happy divorce together. But we remained extremely close for the past 20 years still. He just cut my grass for me last week. We still have love for each other and we both adore our babygirl who is now 20 yrs old. But reading your comment truly resonates…because there may come a time that my girl may be asked to do the same. It gives me something to consider. My sincerest prayers and condolences to your daughter AND to YOU. I am glad to see others who end their relationship yet remain bonded together til the end. Best wishes moving forward, sister. God bless you daughter too and may her grief be tempered by the love and fond memories of her dad she will forever carry with her in her heart.💘💔💞💕
@@clarisermiller769 thank you for the Bible scripture . This really means alot to me to know someone has kindness in their heart ❤
@@sheldeon reading your words has real meaning . Life and death is always an important part of living . Thank you for sharing your story ❤
My off and on depression is expensive asf, excessive online shopping, major weed smoking, literally anything to make me feel better, and of course being of color, no one seemingly understands or even wanting to discuss, at that point your voice becomes extremely silent, forcing you into complete solitude
Please get out & treat yourself. Go out and do an activity that you like, smile and be kind to folks.
I feel ya on that people of color aren't open to getting help and if they don't they don't get the support from their families and friends. It's living a double life.
Depression can hurt I'm going thru it badly R...I ..P beautiful u brought so much too the world beauty pagent queen we love u cheslie kryst rest easy never give up😇🙏🙏 an angel???
I suffer from depression. I stay in my room in the dark. I love when the sun is out I feel better. IAM on meds. Rip
Get outside in the sun as often as you can. Look up & take deep breaths. We're all depressed at times. It helps me to stay active & do things for others (even strangers). You can make it!
I hate when the mom says chelsie “had the support she needed”. Ummm obviously NOT lady, she killed herself.
Exactly!
Sorry for your loss
Gayle ! I lost my 23 years old daughter 2 years ago, I’m still suffering from depression. Her siblings too. Unfortunately for me , we don’t have therapist in my country. I’m following all motivational pod cast you tube to name it...... I’m tired really tired
Can you go online to find a therapist - many people do video therapy now?
Please seek telehealth ... please soon 🙏
God bless you Mom. Your are walking are rough road but God is with you.
Rest in Heaven Cheslie🕊🕊🕊🕊 Such a beautiful, smart stylish queen👑💞💞💞 You will be miss by everyone you've encountered here.
Thank the both of you for your good byes
I am so saddened By this tragedy and I am praying for her soul and the family and friends 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Never be embarrassed to ask for help🙏
This is so 😔..
praying for the mom.
Such a horrible tragedy, she had light, the mother knew that she had depression, wasn’t a secret at least for her mom, so sad.
The biological father stated that this mother and daughter’s relationship was toxic. Who was the daughter competing against after the pageants? Why did she choose to have so much on her plate at once?
Oops
I believe it 100%. The mother seems to be trying to make HERSELF look good in every interview. She weird….
He didn't say that
@@thelaugh2884 Her Biological Father, not her Mother’s current husband did say that in an interview.
Oh my goodness April looks as wonderful and as stunning and as glamourous as I've EVER seen her! Since the DEATH of her beloved CHESLIE she is handling the devasting loss far BETTER than I EVER could or EVER would!!! It's just so Wonderful to see her smiling her smile really and truly lifts me up when I just honestly wanted to give up I never had failed Suicide attempts but was hospitalized for contemplating and nearly carrying out but suddenly I had heard a voice from GOD and things gradually shifted in another direction. April is really and truly an amazing beautiful most blessed woman who has great strength and courage blessed beyond measure really and truly indeed a beautiful WOMAN and who loved and adorn her beloved Cheslie I must admit Cheslie looked so much like adoringly mother and friend April in every way IMAGINABLE. OH my GOD no wonder they were best friends and inseparable beyond measure really and truly only DEATH could really separate their undying love between a mother and daughter makes me gently weep. I am so sorry April
I’m so sorry about that lost 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
So sorry for the lost I feel bad now
Continue to stand strong mama! You'll never get over it, but you're going to get though this,you think! Yes!!
Cheslie was an absolutely gorgeous Queen! I didn't know her but the way she's spoken of you can feel her. Depression is hard. Life is difficult. Surviving is exhausting. The decision to live is everything. Sleep therapy is also everything. Seeing someone is helpful to get out of your own head space. There's not much those around you can do sometimes them loving you makes you weak because you battle to love yourself or them. She was putting on a front nobody could see (hidden) out of being "strong" her ending it was a strong decision. For me, knowing God sustains me in all my feels.
Her daughter was so beautiful
When I was going through a divorce, I went to a psychiatrist and she looked at me as if I was to pretty to have problems. I never went back to her but it left me feeling so sad and confused. I did find help. I wonder did her psychiatrist really see her?
That’s a very new awareness for me and I never would have thought about that
I chose to go to therapy because of this story. I just had to...before it is too late.
If what the therapist/doctor just said brought tears to your eyes please seek help.
What a strong woman 💪 ❤
🥺💔Still shook by this. Please seek the help if thata what you need
thank you! if you read this message, know that here is someone who genuinely wishes the VERY BEST for you!!!!
If I am allowed to be completely honest here....the vibe I am receiving is part of Cheslie's pain was not being able to live up to her Mother. I think its a part of her inner turmoil but not the main issue causing her depression. Not at all blaming the mother. Please understand that. I myself have suffered with child hood sexual abuse that has showed up in my adult hood just like Naomi Judd, so I am not making these comment(s) lightly. I sense Cheslie may have felt many emotions being around her mother at times regardless of how " close" they were.
I don't think Cheslie would want you to say that. In this space, where mother could possibly see this comment.
Wisdom is knowing the right time to use knowledge. 🖤
I agree 100%. She literally followed her mother’s path to become Miss USA. I caught that vibe early on as well. It’s unfortunate but, if I can be blunt, sometimes the person closest to you, or your own mother can be a bully. Or rather the hardest to please. Cheslie liked to please people, i sensed.
@@maherlynmorency2012 Spot on!! You hit every nail on the head.
Please do not attempt to diagnose the root of another person’s illness. Please don’t do that. You did not know her, even if you thought you did… you don’t. This is inappropriate and unhelpful to speculate in this manner.
As someone that has lost a sibling to suicide and that was suffering "high functioning depression"...I disagree. Lots of people have dysfunctional families or hypothetically try to live up to a parent(s) but it doesn't cause them to commit suicide. It's much deeper than that. The one thing I am realizing is that we have a long, LONG way to go before people truly understand depression and how it can totally disable and crush a person. It is a disease of the brain. Some people can get positive results with therapy and medication, etc. But, not everybody. It doesn't matter how educated you are, how beautiful you are, how many accolades you have or how successful you are....if you fall into a cycle of utter despair...the disease wins. Unless you have personally known someone close to you that has gone down that road...it's hard to comprehend. Please never judge and don't point fingers at family members. She dearly loved her mother and it was her mother that helped her cope for as long as she could. My heart breaks for her mother and family. It's a pain that you cannot imagine unless you've experienced it.
Sorry for your loss April! 😢
Cheslie Kryst. So fine. I'll miss you dearly. 💔 😢 😔
"When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.”
The kids would tell us more, did you see the birthday of Chelsea? I never saw them hug their mom, not even the oldest daughter why? Look how the kids behave? They look emotionless. On extra she wore her daughter blazer to the interview. There is no way that I could have done that, nor would I be doing any interviews now. The real dad is very quiet.
I want to hear from the biological Dad.
the oldest daughter said she wants nothing to do with her mom...
@@te9452 When did she say that?
So Very Sorry
So sad!😢