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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  • Fearful.

    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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  • The Necessary Delusion

    The Necessary Delusion

    Maybe it’s delusion. Maybe it’s the kind of absurd belief you need if you’re going to do anything meaningful with life. To believe, against all…

  • No Guts!

    Yeah- but only when it comes to salt. And spices. That’s really the only time I feel confident about how much is enough. No measuring…

  • Something New, Something Borrowed.

    Something New, Something Borrowed.

    On striving, remixing, and the myth of originality. It’s Tangent Tuesday , so here’s the spiral my brain decided to take me down this week:…

  • Mindfulness in Multitudes

    Mindfulness in Multitudes

    I’ve always been late to trends. By the time I joined Facebook, my peers had thousands of friends. I only started to- or tried- to…

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.