Allison Holker Reveals Why She's Writing a Memoir in a Long Post

Widow of Stephen “TWitch” Boss, Allison Holkerexplained in detail why he wrote a memoir and came out about his drug addiction and past sexual abuse.

Holker recently gave an interview in which he revealed how he learned about tWitch's drug addiction after discovering several drugs in a shoebox.

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

On Wednesday, Holker shared a message on her Instagram Stories explaining her reason for writing the memoir.

She wrote: “I want to make it clear to Stephen's fans, family and friends that my sole purpose in writing the book is to share my story and part of my life with Stephen to help others.”

Holker explained that he “never knew what happened” and even if he tried to “put the pieces together” he never would.

The dancer hoped that those who decide to read her book will “celebrate the purposeful love and life” she shared with her late husband and three children, Wesley, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5. and also the more complex aspects of their lives”.

The mum-of-three added: “I hope that by sharing our full story, maybe I can help someone else who sees themselves or a loved one in Stefan. In sharing, I hope they can catch some. [of] red flags I missed before it was too late.”

Holker went on to say that she has spent the past two years speaking to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the Salomon Family Foundation and the Defense Line Foundation to “share warning signs” to “better educate” herself about mental health issues. with others.”

She wrote: “All proceeds from this book will fund the mental health foundation I started in Stephen's honor, Act with Kindness.”

Holker hoped that no one would lose another loved one to suicide.

She concluded: “I believe that if Steven had a choice, he would have chosen to have his story told if it meant saving even one life. Much love to everyone who has supported our family over the years.”

after PEOPLE magazine Several people who published the interview with Holker criticized him on social media.

“Real Housewives of Potomac” alum Candiace Dillard was among the first to do so. In X calls Holker and questions her decision to reveal so much about her late husband and not protect his legacy or children.

Dillard also wondered why Holker didn't go to a Black-owned news agency with his statements, as they would have handled the tragic story more carefully.

Meanwhile, tWitch's cousin Darielle beats up Holker. Writing in X for tarnishing his legacy, forcing his family to sign an NDA before attending his funeral, and not allowing him to see his children.

Meanwhile, former So You Think You Can Dance contestant Courtney Ann Platt has publicly criticized Holker, describing her memoir as “tacky, classless and opportunistic.” He also called Holker a “bulldozer”.

tWitch's brother Dré Rose also issued a statement expressing his disappointment at the “disturbing lack of communication” between Holker and her late husband's family.

Rose said: “We observed a worrying lack of communication and inclusion in relation to the children's functioning and well-being. It is disappointing that their interaction with their grandparents and wider family is markedly limited.”

Holker did not respond to comments from Dillard, Darielle, Platt or Rose. But when fellow dancer Kelly Gibson expressed her sadness at the situation, she responded to his comment.

Gibson made a comment PEOPLE magazine He criticized Holker on Instagram: “All this made me sad. He is gone. Why should his name be tarnished? This salary was not worth tarnishing his name.”

Holker replied, “I'll always love you. I'm just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support.”

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

She also revealed that she discovered tWitch was sexually abused by a man as a child.

Holker, whose memoir “This Far Away: My Story of Love, Loss and Embracing the Light” was released on February 4, hoped that by sharing tWitch's struggles, it would help others in similar situations.