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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayAllison Holker Reveals Her "Intentions" in Sharing Stephen "tWitch" Boss' Struggles
Allison Holker is sharing where she’s coming from.
After the widow of Stephen “tWitch” Boss—who died by suicide in December 2022—received backlash from other members of his inner circle as well as fans for her upcoming memoir This Far, where she detailed the DJ’s private battle with drugs, she shared a statement explaining her purpose for going public with her story.
“To fans of Stephen and our family and friends,” Allison wrote in a lengthy note on her Instagram Story Jan. 8. “I want to be clear that my only intention in writing the book is to share my own story as well as part of my life with Stephen to help other people. Just like you.”
Indeed, Allison—who shares kids Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5, with Stephen—explained that her book and tell-all interviews have been an attempt to make sense of her loss.
“I never really knew what happened, and even as I am trying to put pieces together, I will never really know,” she continued. “If you decide to read the book, hopefully you’ll see my intention is to celebrate the love and life I shared with Stephen and our three beautiful children.”
She continued, “And also the more complex aspects of both of our lives.”
In an interview with People, Allison detailed some parts of her upcoming memoir, which is set to release next month, including discovering a “cornucopia” of drugs hidden in her late husband’s closet days before his funeral, as well as journal entries where he shares allusions to childhood sexual abuse from a male family member.
On Instagram, Allison also emphasized that her sole reason in coming forward with Stephen’s story is to help others who are dealing with the same issues—noting that she worked with mental health organizations like NAMI and The Defensive Line to inform her writing and activism.
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“I hope that by sharing our full story maybe I can help someone else who might see themselves or a loved one in Stephen,” she continued. “All of my proceeds from this book are going to fund the mental health focused foundation I started in Stephen’s honor, Move with Kindness. My hope is that we don’t need to lose another husband, brother, father or friend to suicide.”
And despite Stephen’s loved ones including his brother Dré Rose and friend Courtney Ann Platt pushing against Allison’s stance, with Courtney alleging Allison’s book airs out “dirty laundry,” from Stephen’s past in a Jan. 7 Instagram post, she maintained that her late husband would support her decision.
“I believe that if Stephen were able to choose, he would choose to have his story told if it meant saving even one life,” she concluded. “Much love to all those who have supported our family these many years.”
Keep reading for a look back at Stephen’s life and how his family continues to keep his memory alive…
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Homecoming
Allison posted a photo of daughter Weslie heading to her high school homecoming dance in October 2023.
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Dance Return
Allison shared her first new dance video since Stephen's death, appearing in a TikTok with daughter Weslie in August 2023. The two danced to a remix of "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.
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Family Movie Night
Allison appeared with kids Weslie, Maddox and Zaia at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023.
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Thanksgiving 2022
"Thankful for family. Thankful for health. Thankful for love. Thankful for life," Stephen wrote on Instagram in November 2022. "Sending y'all so much love from our family to yours. #bossfamily #turkeyday."
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Happy Halloween 2022
The family dressed up as the Addams Family.
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Father's Day 2022
"Happy Father's Day!!!!" Stephen wrote on Instagram in June 2022. "Being a father to these three incredible children has been the greatest gift and duty ever. Big love to all the fathers and father figures out there. I hope you are showered in love today!! #fathersday"
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Family Father's Day Photo
Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father's Day 2022.
Happy 6th Birthday Maddox
Stephen appeared with son Maddox in March on the child's 6th birthday in March 2022.
"Happy birthday son," he wrote on Instagram. "Can't believe this little prince Boss is already 6 years old. Where has the time gone. When did he get so tall? So smart? So capable and self reliant. Too quickly is the answer. But I couldn't be more proud of the light he continues to bring to the world. Also, how everyday he is teaching me to be a better father and man…….as I'm teaching him. It's a beautiful cycle."
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Ho Ho Ho!
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Family Dance 2021
The family members wore matching Children's Place holiday PJs and showcase their dance moves in September 2021.
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Happy Halloween 2021
Sunny day...
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Father-Son Dance 2021
Stephen danced with son Maddox.
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Family Dance
The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.
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Movie Night 2020
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Mulan reboot.
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Happy New Year 2020
On New Year's Eve 2019, Allison shared this photo of herself with Stephen and youngest kids Maddox and Zaia, and reflected on their love story.
"An incredible decade!!" she wrote on Instagram. "In this decade, Weslie and I moved to LA, I met Stephen and fell in love , we got married, we explored the world, we have amazing memories from our careers, I was able to create & grow with dance on SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR and DWTS. Hosted DISNEYS FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My favorite part was growing our family, having our beautiful children! #decade #newyearseve #funtolookback #life #love #experience #memories #newyork @sir_twitch_alot."
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Bump and Grind
At 40 weeks pregnant and due to give birth to their daughter Zaia any day, Allison shared this video of herself dancing with Boss in November 2019.
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Movie Night 2019
The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney's Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.
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Movie Night 2018
The couple and their kids Weslie and Maddox attended the premiere of Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet in Hollywood.
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