I've had a complete about turn after seeing Pete's interview. He's jumped on the bandwagon and is claiming an intimate and long lasting relationship that never was. He obviously dashed to see her when he realised how unwell she was, and even then, posed for a photo with her, when she was clearly incredibly ill. I hope she was able to consent to him posting that photo.
I saw some photos of Nikki and Imogen last year, when lockdown restrictions were lifted briefly. Imogen looked happy and healthy. Nikki looked happy but oh my God, she was thin.
It's hard to be helpful when you are friends with someone with a destructive eating disorder. You can't force feed them, you can offer drinks and snacks and they will be refused because 'I had a huge breakfast/lunch/afternoon tea/dinner - I couldn't eat another thing.' Intervention needs to be as early as possible. Recovery is difficult regardless, and Nikki was unwell for more than 2 decades. It's all so terribly sad.