Welcome to Raw Reflections

This is where the commentary gets sharp, the writing gets bold, and nothing is off-limits. Raw Reflections is more than a blog—it’s an ongoing conversation about law, identity, culture, power, and the personal truths we’re told to keep quiet.

Here, I unpack courtroom drama, critique pop culture, analyze the systems meant to protect us (but often don’t), and write through the chaos of being alive in a world that demands silence from the loudest hearts. From legal education to emotional storytelling, every post is crafted with clarity, depth, and purpose.

If you’re here for truth, for context, for the unfiltered version of what really matters—then you’re in the right place.

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Week 5 Recap: Ravens, Bengals, and My Final Straw

Week 5 tested my patience, my loyalty, and my blood pressure. The Ravens got stomped, the Bengals embarrassed me again, and I’m officially at my breaking point. I’ve spent five weeks defending the AFC North—now I’m just defending my sanity.

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Week 4 NFL Recap: Ravens and Bengals Both Get Belt to Ass Beatings

The Ravens collapsed against the Chiefs, and the Bengals didn’t even show up against the Broncos. I picked these two teams to cover this season, and all I’m serving my readers so far are back-to-back belt to ass beatings.

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Belt to Ass & Choke Job: Bengals and Ravens Collapse in Week 3

Week 3 was pure pain for the AFC North. The Bengals got the worst loss in franchise history—a true belt to ass beating—while the Ravens choked away a primetime game against the Lions. Two teams, two disasters, and zero excuses.

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The Browns Are Trash, The Bengals Are Toxic, and I’m Spiraling

From a comeback win with an emotional gut-punch to a divisional matchup that felt like a defensive mugging, this week's NFL Sunday was a wild ride. We're talking about a win that felt like a loss and a statement that left no doubt. Read my raw takes on what really went down.

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Cowboys vs. Eagles Opener: Fireworks, Fumbles, and What Could’ve Been

The NFL season kicked off with pure chaos: an injury on the first play, an ejection before the game even started, a lightning delay, and a Cowboys offense that had chances to win but couldn’t finish. Here’s my full breakdown of the Cowboys vs. Eagles opener — the drama, the key plays, and the “what ifs” that defined it.

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Trey Hendrickson Deserves Better: Loyalty, Leadership, and the Problem With NFL Contracts

Trey Hendrickson has been a cornerstone of the Bengals’ defense, delivering elite performances year after year. Yet, as contract disputes arise, it’s evident that loyalty in the NFL is often a one-way street.

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My 2025 NFL Draft Reactions: The Good and The Bad

In a draft full of chaos, shockers, and smart moves, I’m breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft with brutal honesty. From the picks I loved, to the ones that made me audibly gasp, to the moments that had me questioning entire franchises — here’s my unfiltered take on the good and the bad.

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The NFL Doesn’t Care About Women: Let’s Stop Pretending They Do.

I’m a real football fan—and that’s exactly why I’m writing this.

The NFL has protected abusers for far too long. From Deshaun Watson to Ray Rice, time and time again, the league has allowed violence against women to go unpunished.

This article breaks down the disturbing pattern, the players involved, and the real accountability the NFL refuses to enforce.

It’s time to stop pretending this league stands for anything.