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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  • Highs and Lows

    The last thing I learned was about summum bonum-Latin for “the highest good.” It refers to the ultimate goal by which values and priorities are…

  • Showing Her God

    Showing Her God

    When my six-year-old asks me about God, I don’t give her definitions-I show her sunsets, kindness, oceans, and love. I want her first introduction to…

  • Endless, Timeless

    Endless, Timeless

    The DIY of Motherhood There are projects you start with a clear end in mind. You know the paint colors, the cuts, the shapes. You’ve…

  • Empty by the End

    Empty by the End

    ..and I am so puzzled by our madness, in that we are so in love with a thing so fleeting-our body- and fear that we…

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.