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Darryle “Hamlinz” Hamlin, Twitch celebrity and fan favorite is set to pick up streaming after multi-month long hiatus

Hamlinz intends to stream regularly beginning on October 20th via Twitter post

He begins with an apology to his loyal fans for the extended leave and simultaneously opens up about his grandmother’s long fight with breast cancer. The roller coaster of emotions left Hamlinz mentally exhausted and unable to produce the same fun-loving content that made him a Twitch staple in the first place

The news comes amid a frenzy of content creators taking “mental health breaks.” A common denominator can be seen between all cases: high expectations to create consistent content. Often enough, it will fester on top of personal issues and lead to a tipping point. This isn't uncommon, as creators of all sizes are susceptible to the phenomena. Yes, even the largest of the bunch… Think back to the Pewdiepies and Lilly Singhs of the world, who both took extended breaks over the past few years

... And now add Fortnite creators to the list. Despite this, Hamlinz offers a ray of positivity, addressing how a mental health break has allowed him to “sit down with his thoughts” and give him the space to hit a metaphorical reset button. His first broadcast back begins tomorrow at 8PM (EST), make sure to tune in and welcome him back

Author Bio

Michael Hindi

Michael “Hindog” Hindi is an active Fortnite player and journalist from San Diego, California. His involvement with competitive Fortnite dates back to Season 5 - both on the battle bus and with a pen & paper.

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