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Allison Holker, the widow of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, is addressing criticism following her recent People magazine interview, where she shared details about her late husband’s alleged struggles with addiction and trauma. The interview sparked intense backlash, with many accusing Holker of tarnishing Boss’ legacy and revealing private matters he would have wanted kept confidential.
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The controversy began after Holker disclosed finding a “cornucopia” of drugs, including mushrooms and pills, hidden in shoeboxes following Boss’ death by suicide in December 2022. Holker also revealed excerpts from Boss’ private journal entries, which suggested he may have experienced sexual abuse during his childhood. She explained that reading his writings helped her “feel a lot of empathy towards him and sadness for all the pain that he was holding.” Holker stated that her goal in sharing these personal details was to encourage others struggling with similar issues to seek help.
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However, many felt Holker’s decision was inappropriate and disrespectful. Fitness trainer Kelly Gibson, who worked closely with the couple, voiced her disappointment on Instagram, saying, “He’s gone. Why tear apart his name? This paycheck was not worth disgracing his name.” Holker replied, “I’ll always love you. Just trying to help people feel safe to ask for help and support.”
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Critics on social media echoed Gibson’s sentiments, with one remarking, “He should’ve been able to trust YOU dead or alive. This was not the way.” Another added, “So disappointed in your decision to expose things he didn’t want anyone to know.”
Candiace Dillard of Real Housewives of Potomac also weighed in, expressing concern for Holker and Boss’ children—daughter Weslie (16), son Maddox (8), and daughter Zaia (5). Dillard wrote on X, “This white woman is doing everything BUT protecting her Black children and her Black husband’s legacy. She could’ve kept this in her therapist’s office.”
Despite the backlash, some supporters defended Holker, calling her brave for sharing her family’s struggles. Members of the dance community and fans praised her for being an example of perseverance. Holker reposted several of these supportive messages on Instagram, with one comment stating, “You always take everything with so much grace, power & positivity.”
Holker plans to share more in her upcoming memoir, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light, hoping her story will inspire others to seek help and find solace in their own lives.
If you or someone you know is affected by these issues, call the Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 844-804-7500 or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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