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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  • Built on Sand

    Built on Sand

    Most of what we think we are, we’ve been told. Some of it sticks, some of it doesn’t. Some things we hear about ourselves, we…

  • Borrowed for keeps

    Borrowed for keeps

    I was never one to believe that we’re all born with set destinies or a purpose that we have to fulfill before we die. Maybe…

  • it’s a mighty mess in here

    What do you think? Mostly because I can’t think when I’m prompted to. Of course I think about stuff and maybe hours later i will…

  • It’s Your Word

    It’s Your Word

    Words are everywhere-no, really, the very word ‘world’ has ‘word’ in it! Too cheesy? Maybe. But it’s also true. Words surround us;they are used on…

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.