What Did Meri Brown Do With the JUNK JOURNAL Robyn Brown Gifted Her?? | Sister Wives

Sister Wives fans have been buzzing about one of Robyn Brown’s infamous Etsy purchases—the so-called “junk journal” she gifted to Meri Brown. The gift itself became a spectacle, but what really happened to it? Did Meri keep it, toss it, or conveniently “misplace” it? Let’s dive into the drama surrounding this mysterious journal and Meri’s reaction.

For those who may not remember, this moment unfolded in the first part of Season 19, during the emotional yet awkward time when Meri was moving out of Flagstaff. As she tried to pack up her life, Cody and Robyn showed up, adding an extra layer of tension. While Cody was his usual dismissive self, Robyn took it upon herself to hand Meri a parting gift—a “junk journal” that she had apparently purchased on Etsy.

Now, a junk journal is typically a personalized keepsake, something sentimental and meaningful. But for Meri, it seemed more like a forced gesture wrapped in manipulation. The moment was already heavy, but Robyn insisted that Meri open the gift on camera, seemingly expecting an emotional reaction. However, Meri, who had been growing increasingly indifferent to Robyn’s tactics, remained stone-faced. If Robyn was hoping for a heartfelt exchange, she was sorely disappointed.

Many fans took to Reddit to dissect this bizarre gift-giving moment, pointing out how Robyn has a history of giving strange and impersonal presents. Instead of choosing something Meri would actually appreciate, Robyn once again selected something that suited her taste rather than Meri’s. If she had truly considered Meri, perhaps a framed photo of Meri with Robyn’s kids or a handwritten note from the younger children would have been more fitting. But a pre-made junk journal? It felt more like an afterthought than a genuine token of appreciation.

So what happened to the journal? According to various fan discussions and Meri’s own remarks in later interviews and social media interactions, she has no idea where it is. Some speculate that she conveniently “lost” it during her move, while others are convinced she threw it straight into the trash. A TikTok live session where Meri smirked and admitted she didn’t remember what happened to it only fueled speculation that she had zero intention of keeping it. Even her close friend Jen pointed out that the journal contained pink accents—a color Meri notoriously dislikes—making it even more likely that it ended up in a landfill.

Fans have joked that Meri should have mailed it back to Robyn with a note saying, “I thought you could use this more than I could.” Others suggested auctioning it off to the highest bidder as a piece of Sister Wives memorabilia. One Reddit user even theorized that Robyn asked for it back the moment the cameras stopped rolling, realizing her grand gesture had fallen flat.

What makes this whole situation even more frustrating for fans is how Robyn managed to turn Meri’s already difficult move into yet another self-centered moment. Rather than lending a helping hand, Robyn swooped in with a distraction—one that Meri clearly saw through. The entire interaction underscored the growing emotional distance between them, proving once again that Robyn’s actions often serve her own narrative more than anything else.

Whether the journal was trashed, lost, or conveniently “forgotten,” one thing is clear: Meri wasn’t buying into Robyn’s attempt at sentimentality. And honestly, who can blame her?