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Allison Holker’s Daughter Weslie Opens Up About Grief and Siblings’ Future After Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s Passing
In a heartfelt discussion regarding the grief following the death of her stepfather, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Allison Holker’s eldest daughter, Weslie, became emotional while contemplating her younger siblings’ future understanding of their father figure.
“When my siblings are older, I don’t want there to be any question of familial connection, even without a biological link. I want to affirm, ‘We are his children, and we deeply miss the experience of having him in our lives,’” Weslie, 16, tearfully expressed during the Sunday, April 20, episode of the “Between Us” podcast she co-hosts with Holker. “My greatest concern is that as they mature, they might feel resentment, not only towards him but also towards us who had more time with him. I desperately want to avoid that outcome. I am willing to set aside my own feelings for their sake.”
Weslie’s Bond with Stephen “tWitch” Boss
Weslie is Holker’s daughter from a previous relationship and grew up with Boss after he and the Dancing With the Stars personality married in 2013. Holker, 37, and Boss later expanded their family, welcoming son Maddox and daughter Zaia in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Stephen “tWitch” Boss tragically died by suicide in December 2022.
Holker immediately comforted Weslie, emphasizing that Maddox and Zaia will “always have us” to support them as they navigate their personal grief journeys.
Holker’s Reassurance and Family Support
“They are fortunate to have you as their older sister,” Holker affirmed. “Your awareness of these emotions is significant, but I don’t want you to dwell on these worries and let them define your perspective. … They will not resent you. Instead, they will cherish the moments you shared with him and appreciate you imparting his love and energy to them.”
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Weslie acknowledged her siblings’ enduring affection for her but expressed deeper concern regarding “the void of a father figure in their lives.” Weslie herself maintains a distant relationship with her biological father, who resides out of state.
Understanding Sibling Grief
“I experienced having a father who wasn’t consistently present, and I yearned for more time together,” Weslie shared. “Recognizing that experience, though smaller in scale, in comparison to the profound loss they will face, it already pains me deeply for them, even before they fully grasp the weight of it.”
Weslie anticipates it will be “incredibly difficult” for both Maddox and Zaia to grow into adolescence without a substantial paternal presence.
“I know Maddox often wishes for a male role model, someone beyond our current conversations that are often centered around interests like makeup,” Weslie remarked. “We are trying to engage with him in areas like basketball, attempting to connect with his interests, but it’s challenging. I simply wish he had that consistent male figure.”
Continuing Family Strength and Healing
Holker reiterated that she and Weslie will “continuously” be there for Maddox and Zaia, providing unwavering support.
“I think, as their mother, my greatest wish for them and for you is to be certain that you never believe this situation is in any way your fault or that any decision you made could have altered the course of events,” Holker stated. “It’s crucial to recognize that while this period is impactful, it does not define our entire identity, because we are still here. We are still capable of living a beautiful life together.”
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