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 7: The NFL’s Week of Chaos, Chokes, and Redemption

Week 7 was pure chaos. Blown leads, shocking upsets, and a few miracle finishes turned Sunday into a disaster reel for my picks. From the Giants’ one-point heartbreak to the Vikings’ collapse, the Dolphins’ betrayal, and the Chiefs’ domination, this week tested every ounce of patience I have as a football fan. Thank God the Ravens had a bye week—because they clearly need the break.

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Week 6 Chaos: Injuries, Upsets, and a Quarterback Redemption Arc

Week 6 was pure madness—from the Ravens’ collapse to Daniel Jones’ redemption and yet another Bengals heartbreak. The Chiefs reminded us why Arrowhead is sacred ground, while the Panthers proved clutch isn’t dead. Injuries, upsets, and chaos defined this week—and trust me, we’re not done yet.

We’ll be back tonight for Monday Night Football, covering Bills vs. Falcons and Commanders vs. Bears, because apparently the NFL decided one meltdown per night wasn’t enough.

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