Allison Holker reveals why she wrote her memoir in a lengthy post

Steven “Twitch” Boss’s Widow, Allison Holkershe detailed why she wrote a memoir and opened up about his drug addiction and past sexual assault.

Holker recently gave an interview in which she revealed how she discovered tWitch’s drug addiction after discovering several drugs in his shoebox.

However, she faced backlash from the late dancer’s family and many others, who felt her revelations were unnecessary.

On Wednesday, Holker shared a message on her Instagram Stories detailing why she wrote her memoir.

“To Stephen’s fans, family and friends, I want to make it clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my own story as well as a part of my life with Stephen to help others,” she wrote.

Holker explained that she “never knew what really happened” and never will even as she tries to “put the pieces together.”

The dancer hoped that those who decide to read her book will see that her “purpose is to celebrate the love and life” she lived with her late husband and their three children, Wesley, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaya, 5. As well as the more complex aspects of their lives.

The mother-of-three added: “I hope that by sharing our full story, maybe I can help someone else who may see themselves or a loved one in Stephen. By sharing, I hope they can pick up on some of the red flags that I did.” “He disappeared before it was too late.”

Holker also revealed that she has spent the past two years speaking to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Salomon Family Foundation, and the Defensive Line Foundation to “better educate herself” on mental health issues so she can “share the warning signs.” With others.”

“All of my proceeds from this book will go to fund the mental health-focused foundation I started in honor of Stephen, Move With Kindness,” she wrote.

Holker hoped he wouldn’t lose a loved one to suicide.

“I believe that if Stephen were able to choose, he would choose to have his story told if it meant saving one life. Much love to all those who have supported our family over these many years,” she concluded.

after People magazine She posted her interview with Holker, and many people criticized her on social media.

“The Real Housewives of Potomac” alum Candiace Dillard was among the first to do so, Call Holker on X And questioning her decision to reveal so much about her late husband and not protecting his legacy or their children.

Dillard also questioned why Holker did not go to a black-owned news outlet to report her findings, as they could have handled the tragic story with better care.

Meanwhile, Twitch’s cousin Darryl criticized Holker Share on X To tarnish his legacy, he had his family sign a non-disclosure agreement before attending his funeral and not allowing them to see his children.

Meanwhile, former “So You Think You Can Dance” contestant Courtney Anne Platt publicly criticized Holker, calling her memoir “vulgar, classless, and opportunistic.” She also called Holker a “bulldozer.”

tWitch’s brother, Dre Rose, also made a statement expressing his disappointment over the “disturbing lack of communication” between Holker and her late husband’s family.

Rose said: “We noticed a disturbing lack of communication and inclusion regarding the children’s activities and wellbeing. Frustratingly, their interactions with their grandmother and wider family, were noticeably limited.”

Holker did not respond to comments from Dillard, Darrell, Platt or Rose. However, when fellow dancer, Kelly Gibson, expressed her sadness over the situation, she said: She replied to her comment.

Gibson commented on A People magazine She posted on Instagram directing her criticism at Holker: “This whole thing made me sad. He’s gone. Why tear his name down? That paycheck wasn’t worth his name being tarnished.”

Holker replied, “I will always love you. Just trying to help people feel safe by asking for help and support.”

Since the backlash began, the 36-year-old has also reposted supportive messages from fans and mental health advocates on her Instagram Story.

She also revealed that she found out that tWitch was sexually abused by a male character during his childhood.

Holker, whose memoir “This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light” will be released on February 4, said she hopes to help others in similar situations by sharing her tWitch struggles.