Journal Entry #2
Added 2020-01-05 23:40:44 +0000 UTCSo, we attempted to go “off the grid” this weekend. I think you all can guess how that really went with the tweets 👀 LOL It was a fun time - got to read and relax, go to a wild animal sanctuary and watch silly game shows. I wish I could end it there with only the positive and how I’m feeling refreshed and renewed to jump back into the grind.
Unfortunately, it kind of exacerbated my burn out feelings. The pressure to relax made it a bit difficult to actually do that. I had a week of monetized videos and I got so excited to actually see revenue spike and views, but I celebrated too soon. Haven’t had a monetized video since and even one they passed as good went back to demonetized LOL. And lately with Twitch streams I’m just so drained and don’t have a game to carry me a bit. So I feel unentertaining and boring especially compared to loud Mr. Bustin upstairs and him telling me how great and hype his streams are. Which, of course, I’m incredibly happy and grateful for!! I’d rather me suffer than him. Just sucks when I get in my head.
I came home to this email:


Which was oh so lovely and manipulative and made the dread about the grind set back in again.
BUT THATS OKAY. (It’s kinda not, at all, but I don’t need this to be super depressing and I want to focus on the positive here)
This weekend was great and was very much needed. I enjoyed the time spent with animals and reading and breaking up my daily routine. Despite the depression and lack of sleep still going strong making it difficult to feel, well, anything, I’m going to get on stream today, film after and read my book before bed. I’ve made plans to go hiking and get breakfast tomorrow so I have something to look forward to. Always trying to find something to help give me a little push :)
I hope you guys are finding your inner strength easier than me this week. We can do this ❤️ I love you all and appreciate the platform you give me to speak freely and engage with people when I can feel so lonely.
Thank you. Seriously.
Comments
As CitCat said i hope that person is not gonna słip pass the tipping point. Especially with the reactions of some people to this story coming to light which i presume might make him/her put even more pressure on himself/herself. Also, my thoughts are with you. I'm barely active in the community since i got a job again, almost 2 years ago, but i don't think there was a single day where i didn't think of you/the positive energy you spread, so I'm kinda connecting with you every day. Hopefully knowing this will help you feel a teeny tiny bit less lonely.
Tomasz Fugas
2020-01-06 22:25:49 +0000 UTCYou need to understand that with that email it sounds as though they are Borderline, chances are this is exactly what they wanted from you to feel sorry for them. As bad as it sounds chances are that it was all for attention which is typical for someone with BPD they'll go as far as too use self harm as a way of gaining attention. It's good that you saw that they were trying to manipulate you. Stay strong. Just know some of the happiest days of your life haven't happened yet.
Johnny-John John-John
2020-01-06 14:47:53 +0000 UTCI'm glad you were able to realize you were being manipulated and that its not your responsibility. When you have an audience of 1000s of people its important to remember that you aren't personally responsible for every single one of them, and I hope they realize it too. You don't deserve to be emotionally blackmailed like that. Really glad that you're holding out.
Erin McLean
2020-01-06 12:41:05 +0000 UTC❤️
Juan Ruiz
2020-01-06 08:57:10 +0000 UTCoh wow you literally just went to visit horses. I feel dumb now! haha
Alexis Lee
2020-01-06 07:32:05 +0000 UTCHey Frivvi! Glad you're back, I didn't know you were going off grid on purpose and I was getting a little worried about you. I thought about DMing you some positivity but I haven't yet done that because I figure you have enough of those to answer already! So you're getting this letter instead. Personally I think your streams have been pretty entertaining, I even watch a lot of the VODs cause I'm EU. I don't mean to discount your feelings about it but well, a bunch of us keep turning up, right? You've had some massive donos and sub trains and those people picked you for a reason. I love A Hat in Time, even when you had to focus during that difficult tree part, the t e n s i o n sustained us! Bustin's a great guy but I can't handle his streams, there's such a thing as too hype, for me at least. It's OK to be different, awesome even! Have you tried horse riding? Is there anywhere nearby? Might get you out of the house a bit and large animals can be so grounding. You have to be present and attentive to them to get the results you want. Big love.
Alexis Lee
2020-01-06 07:05:53 +0000 UTCAlways ❤️
FrivolousFox ASMR
2020-01-06 06:22:21 +0000 UTCManipulative or not, I hope whomever sent this email will be okay.
2020-01-06 06:05:44 +0000 UTCI get that when there are 1.33 million subscribers and only one YouTuber the relationship can feel one-sided. You want a friend like them, there they are, they seem nice. Imagining what it would be like to keep up correspondence with 1.33 million people - or even 50 - requires the ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes. But it's not a matter of indifference or snobbery, it's just a logistical problem. This person is probably not more alone or scared than a whole bunch of people here (frankly, including me). ASMR is a therapy. It's most needed by people who are in pain, and a lot of the people who make it are in great pain too. You do not lash out at YouTubers. That isn't how you show them that you love them. You do not blame suicidal ideations on anyone else, let alone a stranger that's never done anything but help you. I'm really sorry they said that to you, Lauren. They can go hecking heck themselves in the butt.
Charlie Jenkins
2020-01-06 05:03:39 +0000 UTC❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hummerdummer
2020-01-06 04:12:43 +0000 UTC*hugs*
Ryan Hunter
2020-01-06 03:50:40 +0000 UTCYou’re great Frivvi. We all have our rough moments. Glad you took some time to relax and reflect and share with us. Thank you for being you.
Matthieu (ergosteur)
2020-01-06 03:42:36 +0000 UTCDear Slim, I wrote you but still ain't callin' I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom I sent two letters back in autumn, you must not-a got 'em There probably was a problem at the post office or somethin' Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot 'em But anyways, fuck it, what's been up? Man how's your daughter? — Stan
Matt Wahl
2020-01-06 02:25:49 +0000 UTCHoly heck. That email. Is not what you want to be recieving. They act like you haven't got a bunch of things to reply to and then try to guilt you into a frantic response with threatening suicide, inferring that it's because of you...I'm sorry you had to come back to that. Staying positive must be hard, but you can do it!
Tom (Zoigle)
2020-01-06 01:33:20 +0000 UTCProud of how far you’ve come. Glad you’re finding things to help get you to the next day. You got this. Love you, Lauren❤️❤️❤️
Phillip Coe
2020-01-06 01:02:57 +0000 UTCSending prayers and good vibes to you and everyone here ❤️
Austin
2020-01-06 00:55:35 +0000 UTCThat email reminds me of Eminem, "Stan."
Ken Brewer
2020-01-06 00:30:49 +0000 UTCI just hope you remember you’re only 1 human, and that you’ve put a lot of burden on yourself by becoming a public figure. You’ve done amazing so far and never forget that. There are always things to improve, and growth is good for us, but sometimes it’s good to take a look back and look at your accomplishments. Proud of you friv. ❤️
2020-01-06 00:14:27 +0000 UTCI will never understand the mentality of manipulating someone to that level. I’m sooo sorry frivvi that in the midst of you trying to find peace then to have this happen.. thank you for all that you do and keep pushing forward. Though thank you never seems enough. Mucho frivLove ~DubaIzee
Isaac Aguilar
2020-01-06 00:12:46 +0000 UTCYour streams are always entertaining. I'm sure I'm not the only one who prefers your more relaxed streams to higher energy streams. You have your strengths, and while branching out is cool, you shouldn't feel pressured to do it.
2020-01-06 00:12:40 +0000 UTCFor every 'fan' that writes these kinds of accusations to guilt trip you somehow, I'm positive there are countless more people that are actually grateful for your video's and appreciate you for being you :). Don't let something like this get you down, keep up the great work you do and take time off when you need it. And we all need that sometimes. Greetings from The Netherlands!
Mitch Connor
2020-01-06 00:03:10 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need. I’m so sorry this happened. That email is completely inappropriate and more than unfair to you. Izzy and I are thinking of you and wish we could fend off this kind of stuff for you. If you need to talk, Izzy and I are always here for you. 💜💜💜
Cassie Orr
2020-01-06 00:01:58 +0000 UTCPeople like that make me so mad. Maybe if they didn't blame other people for their problems, they could fix their problems.
Finnigan
2020-01-06 00:01:53 +0000 UTCI love how despite a lot of things not going your way, you still manage to find a lot of positives out of your weekend; that’s not easy to do and I’m proud of you for your courage that you continue to show every day. I’m happy you had fun this weekend with the animals and I hope you continue to enjoy the book you’re reading! Love you and see you on stream!
unleashluis22
2020-01-06 00:01:02 +0000 UTCHey Friv, I do not know from where you draw your strength to keep dealing with this kind of grief or how deep those reserves are, it still blows my mind. Stay strong and gentle Ma'am. Cheers in the new year, S.P.
Stephen Lincoln
2020-01-06 00:00:50 +0000 UTCOOPS I EDITED IT AND ACCIDENTALLY SENT ANOTHER NOTIFICATION MY BAD THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR KIND RESPONSES I LOVE YOU
FrivolousFox ASMR
2020-01-05 23:59:17 +0000 UTCI love you frivvi 💖 you are stronger than you know. You can get through this. We are here for you.
Ciara Rose Richardson
2020-01-05 23:58:50 +0000 UTCYikes! They should have left out everything except the P.S. at the end. You are my favorite person. I love you.
Brian Billadeau
2020-01-05 23:57:51 +0000 UTCI've been sitting here trying to find the words to express to you just how much of an inspiration you have been to me. With everything you have been through and continue to go through. I just want to thank you for be true to yourself. And if there's ever anything you need, you have an entire community that stands behind you. 🧡🧡
2020-01-05 23:54:48 +0000 UTCwe cant always be strong cowboys frivvi...love ya ❤❤❤ sometimes being an alive cowboy is just enough
drewwu
2020-01-05 23:53:33 +0000 UTCThank you for being you. The content you create has helped me, quite a bit, with my sleeping/nightmare issues. That may not sound like much, to some. But, for me that's huge. So, I will continue to support you for as long as I can. ❤❤
Elias
2020-01-05 23:53:28 +0000 UTCHey Frivvi, First, I would like to say this is very strong of you. I've read over your entries and I've really found a lot in them. I think this is very good for your mental health. That's something we all care about here. I'd also like to say I'm sorry streams have you so drained. It's terribly hard to feel like continuing them, and I think it would be good for you to take a break for a while. Take some suggestions for YouTube videos and try those out. As good as streaming may be for income, nothing is as good as hurting yourself! Those are just my simple thoughts on that side of it. Now, I find it very unfair for someone to send you that. They may be at the end of their line, but it's not for some YouTuber to fix. You're not their therapist and you're not paid for it. As much as your videos have helped me in a dark place, I don't think it would be fair for me to put any of that on you. I hope they do better, but you're never at fault for what may happen. Lastly, thank you for all that you do. Taking your time to even reply to them in the first place is a blessing. It truly shows how great your character is. Thank you for being you and providing a lot of us some peace and comfort. I know it's made a world of difference to me. I've been planning on sending you something like this for a while, but I've been so busy with college that it's been very hard. Your well-being, when I don't even truly know you, matters so much to me. I hope you can feel better so soon. You deserve a lot for what you provide. Thank you again, A fan
Bull
2020-01-05 23:50:42 +0000 UTCGlad you have a good time overall. Baby steps after all. Well, as for the person who wrote that email, yeah, manipulative is right. Unfair of them to put their BS on you. But you are doing your best, getting out and about and just living. Woo :) lovelovelove
Tony XM
2020-01-05 23:48:23 +0000 UTCThank you for keeping on, I love you too <3
Asda of York
2020-01-05 23:45:10 +0000 UTCHi little firecracker I’m proud of you 💛
Mish
2020-01-05 23:44:29 +0000 UTC