Pete Wicks reveals emotional backstory of his first tattoo and its connection to new book

The former The Only Way Is Essex star has written a book 'Never Enough: My Words Unfiltered' about his life and has opened up about the inspiration behind the title

Pete Wicks got candid about the personal journey behind his debut tattoo as he shared insights into his newfound "healing" process through penning a book.

The reality star famed for his stint on The Only Way Is Essex has gone full throttle in sharing his personal narrative in 'Never Enough: My Words Unfiltered'. During a heartfelt chat with fans at an event headlined by Vicky Pattison, Pete let slip that his first body ink 'Never Enough' reflected his internal battle.

He told listeners: "The first tattoo I ever got was Never Enough because I never thought I'd be enough." Currently rehearsing for his stint on this year's edition of Strictly Come Dancing, Pete implied that the book's title mirrors the sentiment behind his inaugural tattoo. His wish for readers?

To close the final chapter feeling "That's where the title came from... I'd just like people to go away [from reading the book] knowing that they are enough." The book-writing experience has been soul-stirring for Pete, opening up new avenues to revisit old times, mull over family ties and take time out for some much-needed "refresh and recharge", reports the Manchester Evening News.

Pete spoke fervently about the book's significance for his mum. He shared, "The most important person to me when writing this book was my mum. There were things in there that I hadn't even told her which were really healing for our relationship."

The love and respect for his mother shine bright, with Pete acknowledging her strength and influence. He recalled how losing his grandmother deepened their bond, confessing, "There is no one I look up to more than her. Speaking to her about the past has been therapeutic. Losing my nan brought me and my mum closer but I wanted to write this book as I knew my nan would be proud I had the b******* to do it."

"I've always been a shoulder to cry on for other people but you can't really help anyone unless you help yourself first. The book gave me an opportunity to refresh and recharge."

Pete previously admitted the death of his grandmother Doreen in 2022 was especially hard for him. During an appearance on TV show 'Lorraine', he explained: "She was amazing Doreen, just an angel on earth. She had a major impact on my life and losing her is the toughest thing I've ever been through."

"She was more than a grandma she was my best friend. You can't really understand your own emotions and feelings. Mine came out as anger because I couldn't process what I was feeling."

"I surround myself with a very good circle of strong women, it's really important. Women are so much more important at understanding and getting through difficult situations. The boys go to the pub and it's like 'You alright, how are you' and that's it. It does make a massive difference, it's not just about talking it's having someone just to listen."

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