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newly sober: The Unexpected Side Effect of Not Drinking

newly sober: The Unexpected Side Effect of Not Drinking

guest writer of Brazenface, Tatiana Gallardo

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thank you for reading newly sober. if you are able and willing to bump up your patronage from a free to paid subscription, it would help facilitate more writing and— potentially— a podcast in 2023. forever thankful to you for reading and supporting in whatever way you are able.

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newly sober: guest writer, Tatiana Gallardo.

her final day of work, before her European adventures

Tati is the brilliant writer of Brazenface, a newsletter dedicated to facing her fears. A student turned friend, she has inspired me in more ways than she will ever know. she’s a brilliant source of light— long and lean, her smile lights up any and all rooms. she is always quick to dance and her laughter is music.

however, her choice to be brazen does not mean she is reckless.

over the summer, Tati took my twelve-week Artist’s Way course, in addition to one-on-one coaching— not only did i get to witness her growth first hand, but i was able to help her make informed choices that facilitated her creativity.

Tati started her newsletter at the start of 2022, after she got sick with Covid and was forced to look at her life and her choices. she felt far from who she was meant to become. and now, a year later, it’s hard to imagine that she hasn’t always brazen.

goes to show you: choice facilitates change.

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i helped Tati decide to (mindfully) quit her job, fly to Europe, and pursue her art full-time. who knows what Artist’s Way will do for you?

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without further ado, TATI— take it away:

The Unexpected Side Effect of Not Drinking

Tatiana Gallardo writes and illustrates a newsletter about facing fear—like giving up liquid courage. As a newfound non-drinker, she recently discovered that softness is a secret strength. 

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me & Tati in NYC on a sober dance cruise at 9 AM ON A SATURDAY IN JULY

as always, thank you for joining along. don’t forget to subscribe to Brazenface and to follow Tati on Instagram. and if you haven’t already,

paid subscribers, an update on my day count and a meditation on divine intervention*~*~

xoxo,

PAULINA

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A guest post by
Tatiana Gallardo
I'm a Cuban-Ecuadorian-American writer, illustrator, and photographer. I'm currently facing my fears all around the world.
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