Read more: Nicola Bulley latest updates as police slammed over decision to say missing mum had issues with alcoholIn a statement issued by Lancashire Police, the family said: "It has now been three weeks since Nikki went missing.
We, as a family, believe that the public focus has become distracted from finding Nikki, and more about speculation and rumours into her private life. “As a family, we were aware that Lancashire Police, last night, released a statement with some personal details.
Although we know that Nikki would not have wanted this, there are people out there threatening to sell stories about her. "This is appalling and needs to stop. ”The statement adds: "The police know the truth about Nikki and now the public need to focus on finding her.
Due to the peri-menopause Nikki suffered with significant side effects such as brain fog, restless sleep and was taking HRT to help but this was giving her intense headaches. "The headaches caused Nikki to stop taking the HRT thinking that may have helped her but only ended up causing this crisis.
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