Allison Holker steps up efforts to expose late husband Stephen “TWitch” Boss’ drug addiction
Allison Holker defends her decision to speak out about her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s drug addiction after receiving backlash on social media.
In a moving interview with Popular magazineThe 36-year-old dancer and choreographer, who tragically lost her husband to suicide in December 2022, shared intimate details about her mental health struggles, childhood trauma and her efforts to help others by speaking out.
Allison Holker his recent remarks sparked a wave of criticism from social media users, particularly from the dance community. A fellow dancer commented on a People Instagram post featuring Allison interview, stating: “The whole thing made me sad. He left. Why tear up this name? Another comment, expressing support for Allison new relationship with Adam Edmunds, also questioned the timing of her revelations. “That salary wasn’t worth dishonoring his name,” the commenter wrote.
Allisonhowever, stood his ground and responded to criticism with compassion. She replied, “I will always love you.” I’m just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support. Allison also reposted several supportive Instagram stories from her followers, including one that read: “Sharing this powerful message to remind us all how important it is to have open conversations about mental health.” »
Revealing personal details in memoir
In his interview with People, Allisonwho shares three children with Stephen – Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5 – described discovering a “cornucopia” of drugs hidden in Stephen’s closet days before his funeral. She also spoke about the discovery of her diary entries, which contained references to sexual abuse by a male figure in her childhood.
“I really hope that people facing the same thing will help each other come out of the shadows and [know] everything will be fine with you,” Allison said, reflecting on how these revelations about her husband’s hidden pain helped her better understand his struggles. She admitted that Stéphane had been struggling with her mental health in silence, which broke her heart. “It’s hard to think that he never opened up to someone and wanted to face it, to come to the other side,” she added.
Allison made it his mission to raise awareness of mental health issues, particularly among men, and spoke about his own journey to recovery. “I was fortunate to have resources that helped me and that I now team up with,” she explained. “I learned that there are many other resources that many people don’t know about. I’ve had so many people reach out to talk to me, and if I’ve learned anything, it’s that mental health can impact anyone, at any time in their life.
Reaction from family and friends
Despite Allison In his intention to raise awareness and provide support, his frankness sparked backlash from some of Stephen’s family and friends. Stephen’s brother, Dr. Rose, and his close friend, Courtney Ann Platt, have publicly criticized Allison for divulging personal details about Stephen’s life in her upcoming interview and memoir, So farscheduled for release in February.
Courtney, who claimed to be close to the couple during their relationship, voiced her disapproval in a passionate Instagram post, calling Allison’s actions “cheesy,” “classless” and “opportunistic.” She alleged that members of that of Stéphane the family had to sign an NDA to attend his funeral and charged Allison to treat his mother badly. Courtney also criticized the memoir, calling it an attempt to tarnish Stephen’s legacy. “In doing so, the So You Think You Can Dance alum is attempting to dim the bright, loyal, loving light that was your husband, my friend,” she wrote.
Stephen’s brother Dr. Rose also showed his support for Courtney’s remarks, sharing his post on his own Instagram Story with the caption “No lies told…”
Move forward and heal
Despite the public reaction, Allison remains focused on her healing journey and her mission to raise mental health awareness. She recently made headlines when she shared a photo of her daughter, Weslie, heading to her high school prom in October 2023. She also shared her first dance video since that of Stéphane death, featuring Weslie in a TikTok video set to a remix of “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic. These moments offered a glimpse into Allison’s life as she strives to overcome her grief while continuing to be there for her children and advocate for important causes.
Allison’s memoirs So faris expected to delve deeper into the emotional and personal experiences she has faced since Stephen’s death, including the impact of their relationship, her struggles, and how she moves forward as a widow, mother, and advocate. Through it all, Allison remains convinced that sharing her story will help others feel supported and less isolated in their own struggles. “If I can help just one person by sharing what I went through, then it’s worth it,” she concluded.
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