Navigating Loss as a Family

Trigger Warning: This episode includes open and honest conversations around grief and the sudden loss of a loved one, including discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening.  In this heartfelt episode, Allison and Weslie open up about the loss of their beloved husband and step-father, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and how they've been navigating life in the aftermath — both privately and in the public eye. They share what grief has looked like in their home, the ways it has shaped their relationship, and how they’ve leaned on each other to find light in the darkest moments. It’s a vulnerable conversation about holding space for joy and sadness at the same time, honoring someone you love deeply, and moving forward — side by side.  In This Episode: Personal experience with sudden loss (00:27) Dealing with grief in the public eye (02:58) The realities of losing a loved one as a family (10:01) Navigating complex feelings (10:38) Moving forward & Bonding through loss (21:26) Overcoming people pleasing/boundaries (28:23) Allowing yourself to grieve (35:55) Resources (46:19) If you’re walking through grief or facing mental health challenges, please know that you’re not alone — support is out there, and you deserve it. The NAMI HelpLine offers free, confidential help from people who understand. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text “62640,” or email helpline@nami.org.  There’s also a dedicated Teen & Young Adult HelpLine. If you need someone to talk to, call 1-800-950-6264 or text “Friend” to 62640.   Follow us on Instagram @between.us.pod, and subscribe to our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@between-us-pod Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/betweenuspodcast  Thank you to our incredible sponsor!  Lean: Get started with 20% off when you enter BETWEENUS20 at Takelean.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What if the secret to a strong mother-daughter relationship is talking about the things people don’t always know how to say out loud? Between Us is an authentic and candid podcast where Allison and Weslie dive deep into life’s messiest, most meaningful moments—grief, love, teenage drama, women’s health, self-discovery, and everything that comes with growing up. With each episode, they open up about their own stories, offering fresh perspectives and valuable lessons along the way. They’ll also bring in special guests, friends, and experts to share their perspectives on topics like overcoming adversity, dealing with societal pressures, and learning to heal. Some conversations are too important to keep to ourselves—so we’re having them here, between us. New episodes dropping every Sunday.