Katie

Light vs. Darkness

Revisado: 02-17-25

Allison spends a lot of time reflecting on her childhood and how her experiences shaped her, which helps explain why she may have overlooked some of the warning signs in her late husband, Stephen. As the story unfolds, it becomes painfully clear that he caused deep hurt within their family, leaving Allison to question everything she once believed about their relationship and life together. While she doesn’t explore Stephen’s personal struggles in great detail, she does emphasize the importance of mental health advocacy for men and the need to acknowledge and express emotions. Stephen seemed to be a deep thinker who felt things intensely, yet he kept so much of it bottled up. The story highlights the importance of openness and vulnerability when navigating emotional struggles.

What stood out to me the most, though, was the darkness surrounding Stephen’s story, particularly through his experiences with drugs and certain retreats. Rather than bringing healing, these things seemed to deepen his struggles, and it felt as though he was tormented—something I truly believe was a demonic presence. Allison leans heavily into what I’d describe as “new age” spirituality, which is interesting given her and Stephen’s background in Catholicism and Mormonism, I assume by her story and Stephen’s rosary. She also opens her book with a Bible verse, which adds another layer to the complexity of her spiritual journey.

While I respect that everyone’s path is unique, some of the things she describes made me question whether they led to peace or just added to the confusion. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6). True healing and peace can only be found in Him, the light that leads us to heaven.

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