Allison Holker is doubling down on her decision to expose her late husband Stephen “Twitch” Boss’s drug addiction

Allison Holker is doubling down on her decision to expose her late husband Stephen “Twitch” Boss’s drug addiction

Allison Holker She is defending her decision to reveal her late husband Steven “tWitch” Boss’s drug addiction after receiving backlash on social media.

In an emotional interview with People magazineThe 36-year-old dancer and choreographer, who tragically lost her husband to suicide in December 2022, shared intimate details about his struggle with mental health, his childhood trauma, and her efforts to help others by speaking out.

Allison Holker The recent statements sparked a wave of criticism from social media users, including some within the dance community. one of his fellow dancers commented on a People Instagram post Alison interview, saying: “This whole thing made me sad. It’s gone. Why tear that name down?” Another comment expressing support for Alison A new relationship with Adam Edmonds also questioned the timing of her discoveries. “This salary was not worth his name being tarnished,” the commentator wrote.

AlisonHowever, she stood her ground and responded to the criticism with empathy. She replied: I will always love you. Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support. Alison She also reposted several supportive stories on Instagram from her followers, including one that said: “Sharing this powerful message to remind us all how important it is to have open conversations about mental health.”

Revealing personal details in her diary

In her interview with People magazine, Alisonwho shares three children with Steven — Wesley, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaya, 5 — described discovering an “abundance” of drugs hidden in Steven’s closet in the days leading up to his funeral. She also spoke of finding entries in his journal, which included references to him being sexually abused by a male figure in his childhood.

“I really hope that people who are dealing with the same thing can help themselves come out of the shadows and (know) that you will be OK.” Alison She said, thinking about how these revelations about her husband’s hidden pain helped her better understand his struggles. I admitted it Steven He was silently grappling with his mental health, which left her sad. “It’s hard to think that he’s never opened up to someone and wanted to confront them and come out the other side,” she added.

Alison She has made it her mission to raise awareness about mental health struggles, especially among men, and has been vocal about her own journey toward recovery. “I was very fortunate to have the resources that helped me and that I now collaborate with,” she explained. “I’ve learned that there are a lot of other resources that a lot of people don’t know about. I’ve had a lot of people reach out to me who need to talk, and if I’ve learned anything, I’ve learned that mental health can affect anyone at any time in their life.”

Violent reaction from family and friends

Although Alison Intent to raise awareness and offer support, her outspokenness led to backlash from some of Stephen’s family and friends. Steven’s brother, Dre Rose, and best friend, Courtney Ann Platt, publicly criticized Allison for airing personal details about Steven’s life in her upcoming interview and memoir. This faris scheduled to be released in February.

Kourtney, who claimed to have been close to the couple during their relationship, expressed her disapproval in a heated Instagram post, calling Alison’s actions “vulgar,” “classless” and “opportunistic.” She claimed that members Steven The family had to sign a non-disclosure agreement to attend his and the accused’s funeral Alison Because of his mother’s mistreatment, Courtney also criticized the memoir, calling it an attempt to tarnish Stephen’s legacy. “By doing this, So You Think You Can Dance is trying to obscure the bright, loyal, loving light that was your husband, my friend,” she wrote.

Dre Rose, Steven’s brother, also showed his support for Kourtney’s statements, sharing her post on his own Instagram Story with the caption: “No lies told…”

Move forward and heal

Despite the popular reaction… Alison She remains focused on her healing journey and her mission to raise awareness about mental health. She recently made headlines when she shared a photo of her daughter Wesley heading to her high school homecoming party in October 2023. She also shared her first dance video since then. Steven Death, Wesley appears in a TikTok video to a remix of the song “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie Titanic. These moments provided a glimpse into Allison’s life as she strives to overcome her grief while also continuing to be there for her children and advocate for important causes.

Alison’s diary, This faris expected to delve deeper into the emotional and personal experiences she has faced since Stephen’s death, including the impact of their relationship, his struggles, and how she moves forward as a widow, mother, and advocate. Through it all, Alison She remains committed to her belief that sharing her story will help others feel supported and less isolated in their struggles. “If I can help just one person by sharing what I went through, then it will be worth it,” she concluded.

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