A space for the thoughts I can’t shake. Sometimes raw, often tangled, always honest.
Trying to make sense of the chaos. One blog at a time.
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Fear as a guide, and why I am keeping mine. Why would I? I used to think- and plenty of us still do- that fear and self -doubt are character flaws- weaknesses that need to be excised. That to be the “best version” of myself, to live a great life.…
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I stopped measuring myself against the shadow of your absence.Growth? Perhaps. Acceptance? Almost.Healing? A word too polished for the cracks I carry. This is not…
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Pets, Power, and Projection
Tracing the evolution of pet-keeping from utility to commerce, this post asks whether our love for animals truly honors their nature-or simply reflects our own…
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Let The Dogs Out
What could we possibly teach creatures that already know how to be?
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You get an English name. You get an English name. Everybody gets an English name.
From cows slaughtered in naming rituals to Bible names imposed by colonizers, the story of a name is the story of a people.
● About Me
I’m Betty-the creator behind NdukuOutLoud. The name comes from my middle name, Nduku and “Out Loud” is my quiet rebellion against being, well…quiet. Naturally introverted, but this blog is where I speak up-about life, growth, and the everyday moments that shape us.
It’s raw, it’s real, and hopefully, it resonates with you too.
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