Allison Holker finally breaks her silence on criticism of Stephen tWitch’s memoir

Allison Holker has finally responded to criticism about her book and drug claims about Stephen tWitch Boss, who died by suicide in December 2022.

In a PEOPLE Instagram post featuring Allison’s video, one of the dancers wrote, “This whole thing makes me sad. He’s gone. Why destroy this name? This payday wasn’t worth the disgrace to his name.

Answer by Allison Holker

Allison, who began her relationship with Adam Edmunds in September, shared her true intention to write a memoir about Stephen on her Instagram Story amid reactions online.

“I want to make it clear that in writing this book, my sole intention is to share my own story and part of my life with Stephen to help other people,” the 36-year-old said.

Allison went on to say, “I never knew what happened, and even as I try to put the pieces together. I’ll never really know.”

Allison shared the reason for her memoir: “If you choose to read this book, you will see that my intention is to celebrate the love and life I shared with Stephen and our three beautiful children.”

“By sharing, I hope that maybe they can catch some of the red flags I missed before it’s too late.”

Allison explained, “Over the past two years, I have been speaking to organizations to better educate myself on mental health issues.”

She also clarified about her income, adding, “All of my proceeds from this book will go to funding the mental health foundation I started in Stephen’s honor.”

Meanwhile, Allison was talking earlier PEOPLE before her new memory It’s Far Away in February.

She opened up about finding a “cornucopia” of drugs hidden in Stephen’s wardrobe before his funeral, as well as details from his diary entries, including mentions of childhood sexual abuse by a man.