Published Jan 31, 2024

Allison Holker OPENS UP: Navigating Grief, The Greatest LESSONS from tWitch & Finding Her Purpose

Allison Holker shares her emotional journey through grief and the profound lessons she's learned from her late husband, tWitch, while reflecting on gratitude, self-love, and finding joy amidst life's challenges.
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  • Gratitude

    Allison Holker discusses how gratitude has been a cornerstone in her life, even during her darkest moments. She explains that despite experiencing profound grief, she remains grateful for the love and support around her, as well as the beauty in everyday life 1. This sense of gratitude has helped her feel protected and guided through her journey.

    I still have so much love in my heart for my kids and our beautiful home that we've created and the space that we have, and for my friends who've supported me, and I still love the work that I have and the craft that I have.

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    Allison believes that this gratitude is a testament to the guidance she receives from a higher power, which has never allowed her to lose sight of life's beauty 1.

       

    Life as a Gift

    In reflecting on her life, Allison emphasizes the importance of recognizing life as a gift. She shares that showing up and starting, even when things are difficult, is crucial 2. This mindset has helped her navigate through her grief and continue to find purpose.

    Life is a gift. Show up and start.

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    Allison believes that embracing this perspective allows one to manifest and experience everything they desire, despite the challenges 2.

       

    Life's Lessons

    Allison reflects on the lessons she's learned from her experiences, emphasizing the impermanence of both grief and joy. She explains that understanding the temporary nature of life's seasons has taught her to be grateful for the good times and to accept the bad 3. This acceptance has been crucial in her healing process.

    Every season has an expiration date on both sides with grief that will come to a close, and you'll be okay on the other side.

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    Allison believes that learning to love all aspects of her experiences, both good and bad, is essential for moving forward 3.

       

    Embracing Surrender

    Allison shares how her perspective on control has shifted over time. She used to believe she could control every aspect of her life through hard work and dedication, but now she understands that some things are out of her hands 4. This realization has led her to embrace surrender and trust in a higher power.

    My life is in the hands of God and the universe, and I must accept and learn that.

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    This shift in mindset has allowed her to focus on fulfilling her role and spreading the messages she believes she is meant to share 4.

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