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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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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Week 1 NFL Chaos: Bengals Grind, Bills Shock Ravens, and Parsons’ Packers Debut

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season did not disappoint. The Bengals held off the Browns in a defensive battle, the Bills pulled off one of the wildest comebacks in recent memory against the Ravens, and Micah Parsons made headlines in his Packers debut. We also got a 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers still proving doubters wrong.

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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.