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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  • A Hierarchy of Awe

    A Hierarchy of Awe

    If asked to define a hierarchy of being, I would place it as follows: God, Artists, Children, and us. Because this order reflects the awe…

  • What’s Biting You?

    What’s Biting You?

    There’s a Swahili saying that goes:”kikulacho ki nguoni mwako”-“The thing that is eating you is inside your clothes.” A chilling thought, isn’t it? Figuratively, it’s…

  • Where to?

    Where to?

    I am on a journey. Not without, but within. There’s no particular destination in mind, not sure if there’s one really. Yet, I am staying…

  • Next Stop, Please.

    Next Stop, Please.

    “If you find yourself on the wrong train, get off at the next station.” Saw this quote today, again. Maybe it is because I’ve been…

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.