Nikki Grahame One Year On

[@tegwenhafparry7488]

What a beautiful woman her mother is

[@funtimefranky]

Nikki’s double in many ways ❤️

[@funkysuga1994]

Absolutely it's seems like she did everything she could to support nikki my heart breaks for her she's so brave to be talking about her on national TV.

[@tiffanyb.7596]

We miss Nikki 😢 Prayers for her sweet mom & sister. ❤️🙏

[@aliceglover8645]

What a delightful lady her mum is!

[@markhooper4532]

Winnie Wallace.... Imogen Thomas was a true friend to Nikki Graham. You can see the concern on Imogens face when Nikki's being evicted from the 2006 house. Bless you for staying close to her through her difficult illness,real friends are very rare.

[@iriaboleyn9547]

Such bravery, resilience and kindness from Sue, Nikki's mum. Inspiring and humbling. Please reach out if you are suffering. Thank you Sue for helping others in memory of Nikki. 💞

[@legend9335]

Hard to watch but I learnt a lot from this, more than most programs on this subject. Her mum is a classy lady, so serene.

[@funtimefranky]

I knew Nikki was anorexic when I saw her eating her cereal in Big Brother, it was so obvious to me and I’ve never forgotten it. I had an issue myself many years back but fortunately for me I managed to overcome it as I wasn’t so deep into the illness before tackling it. Rest in peace Nikki x

[@taborahsummerscooper3632]

What a brave girl fighting all the way just like her Mum ....

[@janinechell9804]

Absolutely heartbreaking..what an absolute beautiful & brave mum Nikki had..what a wonderful lady ❤️ Rip Nikki ❤️ xxxx

[@originaldw]

Nikki has a strong mum she's lovely can't imagine what's it's took for her to keep going ❤️

[@Oakleaf700]

What a wonderful Mum.I loved Nikki too Bless the Family .

[@EmmaAirborne]

So much of this hits home. I battled for 15+ years. I’ve lost over 16 friends I’ve met through treatment. Most were under the age of 35. I don’t know why I’m still here… the last email I got from one friend said “I don’t want to die, but I don’t know how to live with this.” And I remember thinking I’d try to find out. That was ten years ago and I’m still trying. It’s a beast; a demon. The face Nikki made when those doors opened resonated so deeply with me, because it looked like something she never expected to feel but had longed to - and still couldn’t quite believe. That’s the grip of eating disorders- they never let us believe we’re enough, even if it’s right in front of our face. Or if we do, it’ll wait around the corner to challenge us. I never thought I’d say this about that show, but the acceptance and friendships she found in that show were so heartwarming and I truly think were a blessing.

[@EmmaAirborne]

@FrankieTalki wow thank you, so much ❤️

[@sianferrie5906]

Her mum is so lovely I can't even begin to imagine what her mum went through. Everyone loved nikkie. X

[@Heatherlasweet]

What a lovely person Nikki’s mum is; absolutely heartbreaking to watch.

[@kellyrichards1352]

My twin sister passed away from anorexia in 2020. It’s such a crawl illness. :( she had it for 15 years and she met Nikki. So sad breaks my heart that this illness is taking so many lives. My family and I do so much for the eating disorder charity beat to raise money it’s so unfair

[@suzdrudrury9309]

Such a cruel disease as u say. I have suffered with it too. .

[@amethystfeathers7324]

Gosh I feel for you, I'm a twin and I can't begin to imagine how much that hurts. Sending you love 🥰

[@reemee3701]

I'm sorry this happened to you ❤️

[@kellyrichards1352]

@@amethystfeathers7324 it’s so hard that I haven’t got her in my life anymore but I do charity work skydiving for beat eating disorder charity. I feel her next to me when I skydive. Xxxx

[@Doves96]

@@kellyrichards1352 I'm so sorry to hear this Kelly. I will look up the charity beat now. I'm sure your sister and nikki are having a laugh together and are happy and at peace x

[@Tearsofasilentheart]

Nikki will always be my favourite from Big Brother. Im so sad for her mum and Family.

[@debblackmore7460]

Shine in heaven you always shined on earth our hearts forever diamonds are forever legends never die shine in heaven always in mind and heart always xxx

[@silvercapella6952]

Niki was such a sweetheart. I remember her on BB, she was one of a kind. Her mum was such a supportive rock.

[@joannecourt6211]

God bless all those parents and siblings out there , you’ve done everything and more 💐

[@ruthreynolds9115]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@amethystfeathers7324]

I found that very confronting when she came out of the house, she just wasn't coping at all. Poor wee thing. Her Mum, so gracious, so heartbroken.

[@angelstevens7327]

Such a lovely, strong lady you are, Nikki was just so lovely, and she was so loved, and she is sooo missed, no one will miss her more or love her more than her wonderful mum, dhe is an inspiration to all parents who have kids with this terrible illness, ❤️❤️

[@missj.d9187]

What a smashing Mum Nikki had. It's soul destroying the battle families have to have to get the tiniest bit of help. I hope this helps others. Nikki was a rare gem we lost. Don't struggle in silence if you are going through this 💛

[@kcjai9016]

So brave and courageous❤️💕 I had anorexia few years ago but lockdown made me put on the weight still quite small and I want to diet all the time but things like this really open my eyes it's so sad and a cruel illness it never leaves u fly high nicki u will be remembered always 💕

[@dalebenton3354]

I do remember Nikki Graham,She was FUNNY as crazy when she was on Big Brother,She made enough people LOL due to her funny moments,Now such a real shame shes sadly passed away,Sad times now,Any one else suffers with eating disorder,Best do the right thing,Get help,R.I.P Nikki,Hope Heaven treating you well,A lot of people are for ever miss you,You will be sadly missed for ever

[@riffycat5619]

So sorry you lost your daughter.Nicky was a beautiful soul 💖she was Amazing in big brother such a sweet loveing girl .I'm sure she will watch over you from Heaven I believe she will be with you were ever you may be she was and is an Angel 😇 R.I.P Nicky fly high with the Angels.GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🌹❤️❤️💞💞💞💞

[@kaymiller2441]

Emotional to see all that again, I forgot that she was so frightened to come out of BB house.😞

[@freqeist]

she should have won bless her RIP

[@debblackmore7460]

Always be our winner diamonds are forever stay strong stay safe with you always in mind and heart xxx

[@magzb2642]

Been there as a mother, didn't find the medical professionals much use. It's a disorder of high achievers so many of the medical profession have it themselves so fail to understand it.

[@Karaokeking2023]

I’ve been watching sone of big brothers famous moments tonight and I finished off with the lovely Nikki 😊I found this one a d it’s soo heartbreaking 💔 to watch. Wish I could of met her when she was alive but I love and miss her soo much 😢😢

[@johnmorsley]

That was utterly heartbreaking!

[@Dead-Ball-Situation]

It's a very interesting point the therapist makes. Anorexia is a symptom of an underlying mental or emotional condition. That is the root of the problem which needs addressing first I would imagine.

[@kirstypoppy]

After reading nikkis book several times. I cant believe what she went through at the clinics, they used food as punishments! Like if they didn't finish every crunbthey got punished with another plate of food. Why, what makes them think that would work? Just pushes their fear of food even more.Their goal is to I'll them backup with calories bit there should also have been other areas of support.

[@sarabrown7163]

It’s unbelievable - the so-called professionals simply reinforced the problem rather than helped.

[@kirstypoppy]

@@sarabrown7163 absolutely, it's so sad.

[@nigelholgate540]

the doc was hard to watch esp her mum in ninki bedroom looking at her clothes her friend in the doc who had the same condition went on to recover not poor niki so sad

[@trevoreades1971]

Miss you love you nikki rip

[@jordiix]

Its just so sad too hear this news to me because i watched her growing up and i just though she was a a light of joy fun happyness and acceptance. Like pete for example back then most people would have judged him for his condition and such and she was there supporting him along with lea and richard what an amazing person and such a big loss i also relate as i myself always have struggled with food this will be felt for years inspiration her mum also reminds me of her so much all my love to her family in these difficult times💜🌈😇

[@adrienne3682]

I feel so bad for her mother and family that must have been terrible for them to endure. Nikki was one messed up women.

[@pmw3839]

Best Big Brother contestant ever.

[@mattiemclean9882]

What a horrific show that was. How could they put young people through that hell? It was bear-dancing for the modern age.

[@louisedelacy6585]

This is so incredibly sad 😢

[@henrycooper2401]

"Who is she" R.I.P NIKKI Her mother is a beautiful soul

[@jonmills5097]

“ out of the blue “ an 8 year old doesn’t get THAT ill THAT bad for no reason… what happened? poor Nikki 💔 RIP

[@Justonevideoplease]

Im guessing it was gymnastics.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Her mother and father divorced when she was 8 and her grandad died.

[@courtneybeckett2689]

No sometimes I think people are just born with this disease

[@paulwilliams2023]

More went on at home wen she wos 8 yrs old than her family is letting on.

[@Doves96]

See this is what bothers me as well. Something must have happened. I just cannot accept you are born like this, the world we live in shapes us. I also think her dog died as well so that's 3 things but I wonder if the kids at gymnastics bullied her about her weight or something and she never told anyone. Often when you are bullied you never tell your parents the full story.

[@felicityo7266]

Sounds like one of the gymnastics yeachers told her she had to lose weight or was fat. Its very common in the gymnastics world

[@82snug]

Always thought this…. When I was 4 my gymnastics teacher said my tummy was sticking out too much and I have never forgotten him saying that …. And well… you can guess the rest

[@Doves96]

I think your right Felicity, people don't just get like this "out of the blue" something triggered her :( poor Nikki x

[@oliviamartini9700]

A major, traumatic event must have happened to her in early childhood to trigger this. Ordinary six year olds don't have body dysmorphia.

[@dalhousiekid]

I read both of Nikki's memoirs. Her father had rage disorder after losing his job and her grandfather died, whom she was very close to (at age 7). Her parents divorced. And a girl teased her about her weight in her gymnastics class at that age too.

[@Justonevideoplease]

@@dalhousiekid I hadn’t read it yet I just commented on another comment saying it must have been gymnastics… weird that her mum won’t mention this.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

@@dalhousiekid That's interesting ... around that age my girls out on puppy fat before puberty. One of them was very conscious of it but thankfully didn't develop an eating disorder.

[@Doves96]

@@dalhousiekid thats very Interesting and almost certainly would not have helped at all. Bless her. Young minds are so fragile. Nearly everyone's "Issues" stem from childhood....

[@Doves96]

@@Justonevideoplease yes that is a bit strange she didn't mention that, I would say they are the most significant things that hurt poor Nikki :( x

[@fhhffvgshbcv8875]

She seemed to be very sensitive 😢

[@beccamason3712]

Such a cruel illness.

[@HappyVegan72]

I wonder if she got her ideation when in gymnastics? I remember hearing other gymnasts talking about bulimia ideation and these were girls around 8-9 years-old.

[@EVERTONFC.]

Sad. Such a shame.

[@katherinegaryclarkegoddard7365]

I am 52 with Anorexia and I can’t any help from the NHS.

[@notused.]

I have to pay for my own therapy. NHS are crap

[@joanannewallace]

What starts them off in the first place? She was very young to start with anorexia.

[@b_r_a_n]

literally anything can be a trigger, stress could be a big part, controlling your eating and what you feed yourself is literally what you have the most control over